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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Razorback Sucker Augmentation Overton Wildlife Management Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.538 Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program..
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 14, 2011 and posted on Sep 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 28, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $37,250.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $37,250.00 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 Razorback Sucker Augmentation Overton Wildlife Management Area grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R12SF30004) was a discretionary grant issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, under CFDA 15.538 (Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, or LCR MSCP). The goal of the project was to strengthen and expand ongoing efforts to support the razorback sucker, a native fish species, by increasing the production and availability of sub-adult fish that are large enough to survive after being released into the wild. The work is centered on Lake Mead and the Colorado River system, and it is meant to directly help the Bureau meet LCR MSCP program obligations related to rearing, releasing, and conducting research on razorback suckers and other native fishes.
The core purpose of the funded work was practical and field-oriented: maintain and improve the capacity of existing rearing operations at the Overton Wildlife Management Area (OWMA) in Overton, Nevada. The recipient was expected to outline clear project objectives tied to the improvement, maintenance, repair, and monitoring of the razorback sucker rearing ponds at OWMA. In other words, proposals needed to show how the applicant would keep the pond infrastructure functioning well and how they would monitor conditions in a way that supports successful rearing of fish intended for stocking and for future research use.
A major emphasis of the announcement was on technical detail and accountability. Applicants were required to describe, in detail, any methods, techniques, and equipment they would use to capture, hold, mark, sample, record, or otherwise document razorback suckers, and to explain the purpose of each approach. This suggests the Bureau wanted proposals that could stand up to scientific scrutiny and produce usable data for management decisions, not just fish production numbers. Alongside fish-handling methods, the opportunity also required a description of general techniques used to assess and record pond water quality, both for routine monitoring and potentially for evaluating additional ponds. The overall expectation was that chosen methods would be technically sound, appropriate to the stated objectives, and clearly connected to measurable outcomes.
The grant also required a well-defined schedule that covered the full scope of work, including field work, laboratory work (if any), and report writing. Proposals needed to specify when activities would begin, how long they would last, and how frequently they would occur, including seasonal timing where relevant. If any flexibility was anticipated, the applicant had to explain why and under what conditions the schedule might shift. The Bureau made it clear that results had to be achievable within the proposed timeframe, reinforcing that this was intended to be a realistic, implementable project rather than an open-ended effort.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was limited to state government applicants and anticipated a single award. The total estimated funding was $37,250, which was also the award ceiling, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The grant was posted on September 14, 2011, and closed on September 28, 2011, with the announcement later archived on October 28, 2011. Questions were directed to the Grants Officer, Shawna Thompson, at the Bureau of Reclamation (phone 702-293-8570; email smthompson@usbr.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "Razorback Sucker Augmentation Overton Wildlife Management Area" grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R12SF30004.
Which agency issued this grant?
This was a discretionary grant issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region.
What program or CFDA listing is associated with the grant?
The opportunity was under CFDA 15.538, the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP).
What is the overall goal of the project?
The goal was to strengthen and expand ongoing efforts to support the razorback sucker (a native fish species) by increasing the production and availability of sub-adult fish that are large enough to survive after being released into the wild.
What species is the project focused on?
The work focused on the razorback sucker.
Where is the work expected to take place?
The work is centered on Lake Mead and the Colorado River system, with the core rearing operations located at the Overton Wildlife Management Area (OWMA) in Overton, Nevada.
How does this grant support the LCR MSCP?
The funded work was intended to directly help the Bureau meet LCR MSCP program obligations related to rearing, releasing, and conducting research on razorback suckers and other native fishes.
What is the core purpose of the funded work at OWMA?
The core purpose was to maintain and improve the capacity of existing rearing operations at OWMA, including improvement, maintenance, repair, and monitoring of the razorback sucker rearing ponds.
What kinds of project objectives were applicants expected to propose?
Applicants were expected to outline clear objectives tied to improving, maintaining, repairing, and monitoring the razorback sucker rearing ponds at OWMA, including how pond infrastructure would be kept functioning and how conditions would be monitored to support successful rearing.
What level of technical detail did the Bureau require in proposals?
The announcement emphasized technical detail and accountability. Applicants had to describe, in detail, the methods, techniques, and equipment they would use and explain the purpose of each approach.
What fish-handling activities needed to be addressed in the application?
Applicants were required to describe methods, techniques, and equipment used to capture, hold, mark, sample, record, or otherwise document razorback suckers, and to explain the purpose of each method.
What water quality work needed to be addressed?
Applicants needed to describe the general techniques used to assess and record pond water quality for routine monitoring and potentially for evaluating additional ponds.
What expectations were stated about the quality of methods and outcomes?
The expectation was that proposed methods would be technically sound, appropriate to the stated objectives, and clearly connected to measurable outcomes. The Bureau indicated it wanted proposals that could stand up to scientific scrutiny and produce usable data for management decisions.
What scheduling information had to be included in the proposal?
Proposals had to include a well-defined schedule covering the full scope of work, including field work, laboratory work (if any), and report writing. The schedule needed to specify start timing, duration, frequency of activities, and seasonal timing where relevant.
Could applicants propose a flexible schedule?
If flexibility was anticipated, applicants had to explain why flexibility was needed and under what conditions the schedule might shift.
What did the Bureau communicate about project feasibility and timeframe?
The Bureau stated that results had to be achievable within the proposed timeframe, reinforcing that the project was intended to be realistic and implementable rather than open-ended.
Who was eligible to apply?
The opportunity was limited to state government applicants.
How many awards were anticipated?
The Bureau anticipated making a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding was $37,250.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $37,250.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated for this opportunity.
When was the grant posted and when did it close?
The grant was posted on September 14, 2011, and closed on September 28, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The announcement was archived on October 28, 2011.
Who was the point of contact for questions?
Questions were directed to the Grants Officer, Shawna Thompson, Bureau of Reclamation.
What contact information was provided for the Grants Officer?
Phone: 702-293-8570. Email: smthompson@usbr.gov.
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