Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00403
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RIO VISTA ESTUARINE RESEARCH STATION" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 4, 2012 and posted on Sep 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 17, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,289,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,289,500.00 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 RIO VISTA ESTUARINE RESEARCH STATION funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00403) is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance program (CFDA 15.608). It was issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The opportunity was posted on September 4, 2012, and closed on September 17, 2012, with an archive date of October 17, 2012. Only one award was expected.
The purpose of the award is narrowly focused on producing environmental documentation needed to move forward with three related facility efforts in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: the Rio Vista Estuarine Research Center (RVERS), the Fish Technical Center (FTC), and a proposed hatchery. In practical terms, the grant is meant to pay for the preparation and completion of the required environmental documents associated with these projects. While the announcement does not list specific document titles, this kind of “environmental documentation” typically refers to the analyses and compliance materials required before federal actions can proceed, often including formal environmental review and supporting technical studies that evaluate impacts and identify mitigation measures.
Collectively, the three projects aim to establish permanent facilities in the Delta that can reliably support the operational needs of the RVERS, FTC, and the proposed hatchery. The grant’s description emphasizes that these facilities must meet specialized requirements and provide essential services, including adequate office, laboratory, and field space. In other words, the environmental documentation funded through this opportunity is a step toward creating long-term, purpose-built infrastructure that can support scientific research, technical fisheries work, and hatchery-related functions in a way that temporary or inadequate space cannot.
Funding for the opportunity was fixed at $2,289,500, with the award ceiling and floor both set at exactly $2,289,500, indicating the agency anticipated making a single award for that full amount rather than a range of possible award sizes. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants were limited to state governments, meaning the competition was restricted to state-level entities rather than local governments, universities, nonprofits, or private organizations.
For assistance or questions related to accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Dwight Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant, reachable by phone at 209-334-2968 ext. 340.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled RIO VISTA ESTUARINE RESEARCH STATION.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00403.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What program is this opportunity issued under?
It is issued under the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance program.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.608.
What type of award instrument is being used?
This opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In this announcement, a cooperative agreement indicates the agency expects substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than only providing funds with minimal federal participation.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is described as a discretionary federal grant.
What is the overall purpose of the award?
The purpose is narrowly focused on producing the environmental documentation needed to move forward with three related facility efforts in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Which specific projects or facility efforts does the environmental documentation support?
The funded work supports environmental documentation associated with:
- The Rio Vista Estuarine Research Center (RVERS)
- The Fish Technical Center (FTC)
- A proposed hatchery
What kinds of activities are expected to be funded?
The opportunity is intended to pay for the preparation and completion of required environmental documents associated with the RVERS, FTC, and proposed hatchery facility efforts.
Does the announcement list the exact titles of the environmental documents?
No. The announcement does not provide specific document titles; it refers generally to the required environmental documentation.
In general terms, what does "environmental documentation" usually refer to in this context?
Based on the description provided, this typically refers to analyses and compliance materials required before federal actions can proceed, often including formal environmental review and supporting technical studies that evaluate impacts and identify mitigation measures.
What is the geographic focus of the projects described?
The facility efforts are located in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Why are the facilities being planned or improved?
The description emphasizes establishing permanent facilities in the Delta that can reliably support operational needs for RVERS, FTC, and the proposed hatchery, including specialized requirements and essential services.
What types of space and services are highlighted as needed?
The facilities are described as needing adequate office, laboratory, and field space, along with other essential services to support scientific research, technical fisheries work, and hatchery-related functions.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total funding amount is fixed at $2,289,500.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $2,289,500.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $2,289,500.
What does it mean that the award ceiling and floor are the same?
It indicates the agency anticipated making a single award for the full amount, rather than offering a range of possible award sizes.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to state governments.
Are local governments, universities, nonprofits, or private organizations eligible?
No. The announcement restricts eligibility to state-level entities, and specifically notes that eligibility does not extend to local governments, universities, nonprofits, or private organizations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 4, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was September 17, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 17, 2012.
Who is the point of contact for help with the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Dwight Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Dwight Luginbill can be reached by phone at 209-334-2968 ext. 340.
What kind of help is the point of contact intended to provide?
The contact is listed for assistance or questions related to accessing the full announcement.
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