Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR UC 15 001
Apply for BOR UC 15 001
- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Museum Curation of San Juan River Fish Samples" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.529 Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 6, 2015 and posted on Aug 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $615,893.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $615,893.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Museum Curation of San Juan River Fish Samples grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR UC 15 001) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on long-term, museum-standard management of fish specimens collected under the San Juan River Recovery Implementation Program (SJRIP). The project is designed to ensure that these biological collections are not just stored, but fully processed, documented, verified, and integrated into a permanent archival system that researchers can reliably access for future conservation and scientific work. The award is issued under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) agreement, with Bureau of Reclamation participation identified under CESU number 9 FG 81 0143.
At its core, the project has three main tasks. First, it supports the physical processing of SJRIP fish specimens, which typically includes preparing specimens to museum curation standards so they can be preserved and handled safely over the long term. Second, it emphasizes capturing all associated field information (such as collection date, location, collector notes, and other metadata) into an electronic catalog so the information is searchable and usable beyond paper records. Third, it aims to incorporate the SJRIP collections into a phylogenetic system within the museum archives, which helps organize specimens in a way that supports evolutionary and taxonomic research and improves the scientific value of the collection over time. A key element of the posted announcement is a modification (Modification 003) that specifically adds funding to bring one additional staff person onto the team, reflecting an increased workload and the need for more capacity to complete the curation and data management requirements.
The stated objectives clarify what successful performance looks like. One objective is to provide a secure, organized, permanent repository for the specimens, field notes, and all associated data, making it easier for SJRIP researchers to locate and use these materials. Another objective is quality control: verifying species identifications and ensuring the associated data are accurately represented in the Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) electronic catalog, with discrepancies reported back to SJRIP principal investigators so errors do not persist in the record. A third objective is geospatial data improvement and delivery, including creating georeferenced collection sites, maintaining an ArcView license, and providing collection data to SJRIP researchers in ArcView-compatible format so the information can be used in mapping, habitat assessments, and recovery planning. The final objective restates the purpose of the modification, which is to add staff support to meet the project workload.
All work is performed at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, within the Division of Fishes at the Museum of Southwestern Biology. The announcement highlights existing capacity and infrastructure that will support the work, including two offices, five computer workstations for data entry, a fully equipped lab for specimen preparation, and about 1,858 linear meters of compacted shelving for storing cataloged collections. The notice also mentions that, on average, four UNM students are employed to help process and curate the SJRIP collections, indicating that the effort relies on a mix of staff and student labor and that the added staff position is meant to strengthen throughput and oversight.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is open to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The Bureau of Reclamation expected to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $615,893 (which is also listed as the award ceiling), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number is 15.529, tied to the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs. Key dates in the original posting show it was posted and created on August 6, 2015, with a closing date of August 20, 2015, and an archive date of September 19, 2015. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Deborah Chorlton, Grants Management Specialist, at 801-524-3734.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Museum Curation of San Juan River Fish Samples.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR UC 15 001.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project supports long-term, museum-standard management of fish specimens collected under the San Juan River Recovery Implementation Program (SJRIP), ensuring specimens and their data are fully processed, verified, documented, and integrated into a permanent archival system that researchers can access reliably over time.
What kinds of specimens are involved?
The project focuses on fish specimens collected under the San Juan River Recovery Implementation Program (SJRIP).
What are the major tasks described for this project?
The announcement describes three core tasks: (1) physical processing of SJRIP fish specimens to museum curation standards, (2) capture of associated field information and metadata into an electronic catalog, and (3) incorporation of the SJRIP collections into a phylogenetic system within museum archives to support evolutionary and taxonomic research.
What does “museum-standard” processing mean in this context?
Based on the announcement, it refers to preparing specimens to established museum curation standards so they can be preserved properly and handled safely for long-term storage and scientific use.
What types of data will be captured in the electronic catalog?
The electronic catalog is intended to include associated field information such as collection date, location, collector notes, and other related metadata, so records are searchable and usable beyond paper files.
How is quality control handled for specimen identification and records?
One objective is to verify species identifications and ensure the associated data are represented accurately in the Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) electronic catalog. Any discrepancies are to be reported back to SJRIP principal investigators so errors do not persist in the record.
What is meant by integrating the collection into a phylogenetic system?
The project aims to organize the SJRIP collections within the museum archives using a phylogenetic system, which supports evolutionary and taxonomic research and increases long-term scientific value.
What are the stated objectives for successful performance?
The objectives described include: (1) establishing a secure, organized, permanent repository for specimens, field notes, and associated data; (2) verifying species identifications and ensuring accurate electronic catalog records with discrepancy reporting to SJRIP principal investigators; (3) improving and delivering geospatial data, including georeferenced collection sites, maintaining an ArcView license, and delivering ArcView-compatible data to SJRIP researchers; and (4) adding staff support to meet workload demands.
What geospatial deliverables are included?
The announcement includes geospatial data improvement and delivery, including creation of georeferenced collection sites, maintaining an ArcView license, and providing collection data to SJRIP researchers in ArcView-compatible format for mapping and recovery planning uses.
Where will the project work be performed?
All work is performed at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, within the Division of Fishes at the Museum of Southwestern Biology.
What facilities and infrastructure are mentioned as supporting the work?
The announcement notes capacity and infrastructure including two offices, five computer workstations for data entry, a fully equipped lab for specimen preparation, and approximately 1,858 linear meters of compacted shelving for storage of cataloged collections.
Does the project involve students?
Yes. The notice states that, on average, four UNM students are employed to help process and curate the SJRIP collections.
What is Modification 003 and what did it change?
The announcement includes Modification 003, which specifically adds funding to bring one additional staff person onto the team due to increased workload and the need for more capacity to complete curation and data management requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How many awards did the Bureau of Reclamation expect to make?
The Bureau of Reclamation expected to make one award.
What is the total estimated funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount is $615,893, which is also listed as the award ceiling.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.529, tied to the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs.
What agreement framework is the award issued under?
The award is issued under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) agreement, with Bureau of Reclamation participation identified under CESU number 9 FG 81 0143.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
Key dates listed are: posted/created on August 6, 2015; closing date August 20, 2015; archive date September 19, 2015.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact for access issues is Deborah Chorlton, Grants Management Specialist, at 801-524-3734.
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