Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0387
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0387
- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent - Evaluating seasonally assisted migration: are fish rescue programs an effective tool for mitigating the effects of drought on coldwater fishes?" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $186,923.00 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 Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) issued a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent - Evaluating seasonally assisted migration: are fish rescue programs an effective tool for mitigating the effects of drought on coldwater fishes?" This opportunity is focused on natural resource management research, specifically examining whether "seasonally assisted migration" efforts, often described as fish rescue or fish relocation programs, actually help protect coldwater fish populations during drought conditions. The central idea is to evaluate if moving fish out of shrinking, warming, or drying habitats during critical seasonal periods can reduce drought-related mortality and improve population outcomes, and to produce evidence that can guide management decisions during increasingly frequent and severe droughts.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is expected to involve substantial collaboration with the USGS rather than operating as a completely independent grant. In practice, cooperative agreements typically imply shared responsibilities, coordination on study design or implementation, and close engagement with agency scientists or program staff. The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA number 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research and data activities supporting resource management and environmental science.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. That points to a strong emphasis on university-led research capacity, including field studies, data analysis, and scientific reporting, with the expectation that the work will contribute to applied management questions faced by agencies responsible for fisheries, aquatic ecosystems, and drought response.
The opportunity identifier is USGS 16 FA 0387. It was created on August 1, 2016, with an original closing date of August 15, 2016, indicating a short application window consistent with a notice of intent or a targeted solicitation. The agency anticipated making one award, with a maximum (award ceiling) of $186,923. With only a single expected award, the solicitation appears aimed at supporting one focused project rather than building a broad portfolio of multiple smaller studies.
In terms of what the work is about, the description signals an evaluation of "fish rescue" as a drought mitigation tool for coldwater fishes. Coldwater species are often vulnerable when drought reduces streamflow, lowers water availability, raises water temperature, and compresses suitable habitat into small, isolated refuges. Managers sometimes respond by capturing fish from at-risk reaches and relocating them to more suitable habitats or refugia, either temporarily or permanently, to prevent immediate losses. This programmatic approach can be resource-intensive and can carry risks, including handling stress, injury, disease transfer, disruption of local adaptation, genetic concerns, and uncertainty about whether relocated fish survive and contribute to future reproduction. The grant topic is essentially asking for a science-based assessment of whether the benefits of these rescue actions outweigh the costs and risks, and under what conditions they are most likely to succeed.
Overall, this USGS opportunity supports a single, collaborative university-led research project designed to produce practical findings about the effectiveness of seasonally assisted migration (fish rescue/relocation) in helping coldwater fish populations persist through drought. The relatively modest ceiling and single anticipated award suggest a well-scoped study intended to directly inform real-world drought response strategies used by fisheries and water managers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this USGS funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled: "Notice of Intent - Evaluating seasonally assisted migration: are fish rescue programs an effective tool for mitigating the effects of drought on coldwater fishes?"
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This discretionary funding opportunity is issued by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What is the main purpose of the project described in the opportunity?
The main purpose is to evaluate whether "seasonally assisted migration" efforts (commonly referred to as fish rescue or fish relocation programs) are effective at protecting coldwater fish populations during drought. The goal is to generate evidence that can guide real-world management decisions as droughts become more frequent and severe.
What does "seasonally assisted migration" mean in this context?
In this context, "seasonally assisted migration" refers to management actions where fish are captured from habitats that are shrinking, warming, or drying during critical seasonal periods and then moved (relocated) to more suitable habitat or refugia, either temporarily or permanently, to reduce drought-related mortality.
What problem is this research trying to address for coldwater fishes?
The research targets drought impacts that commonly threaten coldwater fishes, such as reduced streamflow, lower water availability, higher water temperatures, and the loss or fragmentation of suitable habitat into small, isolated refuges. These conditions can drive increased mortality and population declines.
What specific question is the study expected to answer?
The central question is whether fish rescue/relocation programs actually improve outcomes for coldwater fish populations during drought, including whether moving fish reduces drought-related mortality and improves population persistence.
Why might fish rescue programs need evaluation?
Fish rescue programs can be resource-intensive and may introduce risks. The opportunity notes potential concerns such as handling stress, injury, disease transfer, disruption of local adaptation, genetic concerns, and uncertainty about whether relocated fish survive and later contribute to reproduction. The project is intended to assess whether benefits outweigh costs and risks, and under what conditions these actions succeed.
What type of funding mechanism will be used?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project will be conducted?
A cooperative agreement indicates substantial collaboration with USGS rather than a fully independent project. It typically implies shared responsibilities, coordination on study design or implementation, and close engagement with agency scientists or program staff.
What is the program area or category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources and focuses on natural resource management research.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research and data activities supporting resource management and environmental science.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Does this opportunity appear intended for university-led research?
Yes. The stated eligibility limitation (public and state-controlled institutions of higher education) points to university-led research capacity, including field studies, data analysis, and scientific reporting intended to inform applied management questions.
What is the opportunity identifier?
The opportunity identifier is USGS 16 FA 0387.
When was the opportunity created?
It was created on August 1, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 15, 2016.
How long was the application window based on the dates provided?
Based on the provided creation and closing dates (August 1, 2016 to August 15, 2016), the window was short, consistent with a notice of intent or targeted solicitation.
How many awards did USGS anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum (award ceiling) is $186,923.
What does the single anticipated award suggest about the scope of the project?
With one expected award and a defined ceiling, the solicitation appears aimed at supporting one focused, well-scoped project rather than funding multiple smaller projects.
What kinds of outcomes is the research expected to produce?
The opportunity emphasizes producing evidence that can guide management decisions during drought, specifically practical findings about the effectiveness of seasonally assisted migration (fish rescue/relocation) for coldwater fishes.
What management context is this research meant to inform?
The project is intended to directly inform drought response strategies used by fisheries and water managers, particularly decisions about whether and when to use fish rescue/relocation actions to protect vulnerable coldwater fish populations.
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