Opportunity Information: Apply for R10AS20029
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pelagic Organism Decline Investigations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 29, 2010 and posted on Jun 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 14, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,347,534.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,347,534.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pelagic Organism Decline Investigations opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R10AS20029) is a continuation cooperative agreement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, tied to CFDA 15.512 under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(1) and (2)). The intent is to provide financial assistance to the California Department of Fish and Game to keep ongoing work moving forward that focuses on a major ecological problem in the San Francisco Estuary: the sudden and severe decline, first noted around 2002, in several pelagic (open-water) fish species, including the federally listed delta smelt. Despite years passing since the initial drop, population densities have not recovered, and the underlying causes are still not clearly understood, which is the core reason for continuing and expanding the investigation.
The project work emphasized in the notice centers on three connected areas: continued field sampling, special focused studies, and synthesis of existing and newly collected data. The practical goal is to better measure and confirm the magnitude of the decline across pelagic fishes and zooplankton (a key food base for many fish) and to sort out the likely drivers and consequences of those declines. In other words, the funding supports both on-the-ground monitoring (collecting samples and observations in the estuary) and analytical efforts that combine multiple datasets to test competing explanations and clarify what changed in the ecosystem, when it changed, and how those changes affected fish abundance and survival.
The total estimated funding amount is $1,347,534, with an award ceiling equal to that amount and no required cost sharing or matching. Only one award is expected, and eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting that the Bureau of Reclamation plans to make the award specifically to the California Department of Fish and Game. Importantly, this notice is not a competitive solicitation. It is a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is proceeding under internal justification to not compete the assistance action, consistent with Departmental Manual 505 DM 2 (referenced paragraphs 2.14(B)(2) and (4)). The government explicitly notes that the decision not to compete is solely within its discretion.
Timing details listed in the posting include a posted/created date of June 29, 2010, an original and current closing date of July 14, 2010, and an archive date of August 13, 2010. For questions, the announcement directs inquiries to the grants officer/contract specialist Mary Sims at msims@usbr.gov, and it notes that she can also assist if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Pelagic Organism Decline Investigations.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R10AS20029.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
It is tied to CFDA 15.512 under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act.
What is the legal authority referenced for this funding?
The notice references the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically Section 3406(b)(1) and (2).
What is the purpose of the award?
The intent is to provide financial assistance to keep ongoing work moving forward that investigates a major ecological problem in the San Francisco Estuary: a sudden and severe decline (first noted around 2002) in several pelagic (open-water) fish species, including the federally listed delta smelt.
Why is this investigation being continued?
Even after years since the initial decline, population densities have not recovered, and the underlying causes are still not clearly understood. Continuing and expanding the investigation is intended to help clarify what changed in the ecosystem, when it changed, and how those changes affected fish abundance and survival.
What major topic or ecological problem does the project focus on?
The project focuses on the pelagic organism decline in the San Francisco Estuary, including declines in pelagic fishes and related ecosystem components such as zooplankton, which serve as a key food base for many fish.
What types of activities does the funded work emphasize?
The notice highlights three connected areas of work:
- Continued field sampling
- Special focused studies
- Synthesis of existing and newly collected data
Does the project include field work, data analysis, or both?
Both. The funding supports on-the-ground monitoring (collecting samples and observations in the estuary) and analytical efforts that combine multiple datasets to test competing explanations and better understand the decline.
What is the practical goal of the work described in the notice?
The practical goal is to better measure and confirm the magnitude of the decline across pelagic fishes and zooplankton, and to sort out the likely drivers and consequences of those declines.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $1,347,534.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,347,534 (equal to the total estimated funding amount).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no required cost sharing or matching.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The Bureau of Reclamation indicates the award is intended to be made specifically to the California Department of Fish and Game.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This posting is not a competitive solicitation. It is a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning the agency has already identified the intended recipient.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means the Bureau of Reclamation has identified an intended recipient and is proceeding under an internal justification not to compete the assistance action, rather than soliciting applications from multiple applicants.
What justification is referenced for not competing the award?
The notice cites consistency with Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, referencing paragraphs 2.14(B)(2) and (4), and notes that the decision not to compete is solely within the government’s discretion.
What are the key dates listed in the posting?
- Posted/Created date: June 29, 2010
- Original closing date: July 14, 2010
- Current closing date: July 14, 2010
- Archive date: August 13, 2010
Who can be contacted with questions about the opportunity?
Questions are directed to Mary Sims (grants officer/contract specialist) at msims@usbr.gov.
What if someone has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice states that Mary Sims can also assist if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically.
Where is the ecological issue being studied?
The work focuses on the San Francisco Estuary.
Which fish species is explicitly mentioned in the notice?
The notice explicitly mentions the delta smelt, noting it is federally listed.
When was the decline first noted, according to the notice?
The sudden and severe decline was first noted around 2002.
What kinds of organisms besides fish are included in the investigation?
The notice includes zooplankton as part of the investigation, describing it as a key food base for many fish.
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