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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Quantifying Effects of Food Limitation on Seasonal Fecundity of Delta Smelt" 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 Jul 2, 2013 and posted on Jul 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $290,401.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $290,401.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Quantifying Effects of Food Limitation on Seasonal Fecundity of Delta Smelt" is a discretionary funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region). It was posted on July 2, 2013, with a closing date of July 16, 2013, and it anticipated a single award. The total estimated funding for the agreement is $290,401, with Reclamation providing the full amount and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling is $290,401 and the award floor is listed as $1. The funding falls under CFDA 15.512, which is associated with the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Title XXXIV), authorized by Public Law 102-575, specifically Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e).
The project itself is focused on delta smelt, a sensitive fish species in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta whose population dynamics are closely tied to food availability and environmental conditions. The central purpose of the study is to quantify how food limitation affects reproductive output, particularly seasonal fecundity, meaning how many eggs females can produce over the spawning season and how that output may change under different feeding conditions. In practical terms, the work aims to link nutrition and energy intake to biological readiness to spawn, egg development, and the physiological processes that underpin reproduction.
The grant outlines three main technical objectives. First, the researchers will monitor fish rearing under different food rations and evaluate resulting fecundity outcomes. This implies controlled rearing where feeding levels are manipulated so the team can compare reproductive performance across treatments, such as changes in egg production or maturation under restricted versus adequate diets. Second, the study will analyze histological staging and hormones in delta smelt. Histological staging refers to examining tissues under a microscope to determine reproductive development stages (for example, tracking gonad development and maturation), while hormone analysis provides insight into the endocrine signals that regulate spawning readiness and reproductive cycles. Third, the project will analyze otoliths, the small ear bones in fish that record growth and life-history information in layered structures. Otolith analysis during spawning events can help identify patterns tied to physiological stress, growth changes, or timing of reproductive activity, offering a complementary line of evidence to the rearing and hormone work.
Administratively, this posting is a Notice of Intent to Award rather than a competitive solicitation. That means the Bureau of Reclamation signaled its intent to issue a grant agreement specifically to the University of California, Davis, and it explicitly states that it is not requesting competitive proposals. The notice also references an internal justification for not competing the award under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4), emphasizing that the decision not to compete is solely at the government’s discretion. For anyone needing clarification or having questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact is Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at mbryant@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is titled "Quantifying Effects of Food Limitation on Seasonal Fecundity of Delta Smelt."
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region).
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was posted on July 2, 2013, and the closing date was July 16, 2013.
Is this a competitive grant where applicants can submit proposals?
No. This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award and explicitly states that the Bureau of Reclamation is not requesting competitive proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states Reclamation's intent to issue a grant agreement specifically to the University of California, Davis.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding for the agreement is $290,401.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $290,401, and the award floor is listed as $1.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. Reclamation is providing the full amount, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The funding falls under CFDA 15.512.
What program or authority is this funding associated with?
CFDA 15.512 is associated with the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Title XXXIV), authorized by Public Law 102-575, specifically Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e).
What species is the project focused on?
The project is focused on delta smelt, a sensitive fish species in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
What is the overall purpose of the study described in the notice?
The central purpose is to quantify how food limitation affects reproductive output, particularly seasonal fecundity, meaning how many eggs females can produce over the spawning season and how that output may change under different feeding conditions.
What does "seasonal fecundity" mean in this context?
In this notice, seasonal fecundity refers to how many eggs female delta smelt can produce over the spawning season, and how that egg production may vary under different feeding (food ration) conditions.
How does the project connect food availability to reproduction?
The work aims to link nutrition and energy intake to biological readiness to spawn, egg development, and the physiological processes that underpin reproduction.
What are the main technical objectives of the project?
The notice describes three main technical objectives: (1) monitoring fish rearing under different food rations and evaluating fecundity outcomes, (2) analyzing histological staging and hormones in delta smelt, and (3) analyzing otoliths during spawning events.
What does "monitor fish rearing under different food rations" mean?
It implies controlled rearing where feeding levels are manipulated so the research team can compare reproductive performance across different feeding treatments (such as restricted versus adequate diets) and evaluate resulting fecundity outcomes.
What is "histological staging," and why is it included?
Histological staging refers to examining tissues under a microscope to determine reproductive development stages, such as tracking gonad development and maturation. It is included to help measure and compare reproductive readiness and development under different food conditions.
Why does the project include hormone analysis?
Hormone analysis provides insight into the endocrine signals that regulate spawning readiness and reproductive cycles, helping connect feeding conditions to physiological changes related to reproduction.
What are otoliths, and what does otolith analysis contribute to the study?
Otoliths are small ear bones in fish that record growth and life-history information in layered structures. Otolith analysis during spawning events can help identify patterns tied to physiological stress, growth changes, or timing of reproductive activity, providing a complementary line of evidence alongside rearing, histology, and hormone analyses.
Why is the award not being competed?
The notice references an internal justification for not competing the award under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4). It also notes that the decision not to compete is solely at the government's discretion.
Who can be contacted for questions or clarification about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist. Email: mbryant@usbr.gov.
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