Opportunity Information: Apply for R14SS00015
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Operation and Maintenance of the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Program in the Aquatic Conservation Facility" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.537 Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 18, 2014 and posted on Aug 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $743,285.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $743,285.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 16 stakeholders including federal, state, and local governmental entities Indian tribes and pueblos and non governmental organizations representing diverse interests working to support compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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Opportunity Summary:
Operation and Maintenance of the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Program in the Aquatic Conservation Facility is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on keeping a major captive propagation and augmentation effort running for the Rio Grande silvery minnow (RGSM). The work is centered at the City of Albuquerque BioPark Aquatic Conservation Facility, located at 2601 Central Ave NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with Holly Casman and Kathy Lang listed as the principal investigators. The overall aim is practical and urgent: continue the day-to-day operation and maintenance needed to produce fish for release, support recovery planning, and help prevent extinction of the species in the Middle Rio Grande while working toward reestablishing self-sustaining populations within its historical range.
The activities supported by the grant are the core steps of a propagation program. They include monitoring for and collecting RGSM eggs, maintaining and managing broodstock to preserve ongoing reproductive capacity, spawning fish under controlled conditions, rearing the resulting juveniles, tagging fish so they can be identified and tracked after release, and distributing juvenile and adult minnows for augmentation efforts in the river system. In other words, the funding is meant to sustain a full pipeline from broodstock care through production and eventual release, rather than isolated research or one-off fieldwork.
This opportunity is explicitly tied to federal recovery and compliance requirements. The announcement states that the work directly addresses the recovery goals and objectives in the revised U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Recovery Plan, and that the effort is necessary for preventing extinction in the Middle Rio Grande and for rebuilding populations in parts of the species historical range. It also notes that these activities support and align with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2003 Biological Opinion, signaling that the program is part of a broader Endangered Species Act compliance framework, not just a local conservation initiative.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number R14SS00015 and falls under the Environment activity category. The estimated total funding is $743,285, with an award ceiling listed at the same amount and an award floor of $1, suggesting a single award intended to cover the full project scope. The number of expected awards is one, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants would not be required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal funds to be eligible.
Eligibility is described in a way that points to a defined collaborative group rather than open public competition. The notice references 16 stakeholders, including federal, state, and local government entities, Indian tribes and pueblos, and non-governmental organizations representing diverse interests, all working to support Endangered Species Act compliance. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.537, Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program, which further reinforces that this award sits within a structured, multi-stakeholder framework tied to endangered species management in the Middle Rio Grande.
The timing information indicates the announcement was posted and created on August 18, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2014, and an archive date of September 1, 2014. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed grants officer contact is Timothy Wagoner at the Bureau of Reclamation (phone 801-524-3704).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Operation and Maintenance of the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Program in the Aquatic Conservation Facility."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to continue day-to-day operation and maintenance of a major captive propagation and augmentation program for the Rio Grande silvery minnow (RGSM). The work is intended to keep fish production running for release, support recovery planning, and help prevent extinction of the species in the Middle Rio Grande while working toward reestablishing self-sustaining populations within its historical range.
Where will the supported work take place?
The work is centered at the City of Albuquerque BioPark Aquatic Conservation Facility located at 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Who is listed as the principal investigator for the project?
Holly Casman and Kathy Lang are listed as the principal investigators.
What types of activities does the funding support?
The grant supports core propagation program activities, including monitoring for and collecting RGSM eggs; maintaining and managing broodstock; spawning fish under controlled conditions; rearing juveniles; tagging fish for identification and tracking after release; and distributing juvenile and adult minnows for augmentation efforts in the river system.
Is this grant intended for research, fieldwork, or ongoing operations?
Based on the description, the funding is meant to sustain a full, ongoing production pipeline (from broodstock care through production and release) rather than supporting isolated research projects or one-off fieldwork.
How does this grant relate to endangered species recovery requirements?
The announcement states the work directly addresses recovery goals and objectives in the revised U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Recovery Plan. It also notes the activities support and align with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2003 Biological Opinion, indicating the effort is part of a broader Endangered Species Act compliance framework.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14SS00015.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Environment activity category.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $743,285.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $743,285.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $1.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The number of expected awards is one, suggesting a single award intended to cover the full project scope described.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal funds to be eligible.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as being tied to a defined collaborative group rather than an open public competition. The notice references 16 stakeholders, including federal, state, and local government entities; Indian tribes and pueblos; and non-governmental organizations representing diverse interests, all working to support Endangered Species Act compliance.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.537, Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program.
What does the CFDA association indicate about the grant?
It indicates the award sits within the Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program framework and is tied to endangered species management in the Middle Rio Grande through a structured, multi-stakeholder effort.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on August 18, 2014.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date is August 31, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 1, 2014.
Who should be contacted with questions or access issues about the full announcement?
The listed grants officer contact is Timothy Wagoner at the Bureau of Reclamation. Phone: 801-524-3704.
What species does the program focus on?
The program focuses on the Rio Grande silvery minnow (RGSM).
What is the broader conservation goal described in the announcement?
The broader goal is to prevent extinction of the Rio Grande silvery minnow in the Middle Rio Grande and rebuild populations in parts of the species historical range, while working toward reestablishing self-sustaining populations.
What does "augmentation" mean in the context of this grant?
In this context, augmentation refers to distributing juvenile and adult minnows for release into the river system to support population rebuilding efforts.
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