Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AN20019
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Salmon Conservation And Research Interim Facility, Operations And Maintenance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.555 San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 5, 2014 and posted on Aug 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 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 $1,201,179.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,201,179.00 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 Salmon Conservation And Research Interim Facility, Operations And Maintenance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R14AN20019) is a discretionary, environment-focused cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It was posted on August 5, 2014, with an application window closing on August 19, 2014, and it was archived on August 20, 2014. The program is tied to CFDA 15.555, the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (SJRRP), and is authorized through Public Law 111-11 and the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement framework (including Title X, Part I, Section 10002 and Section 10004(b)(1), and settlement language referenced as CIV No. S 88 1658 LKK/GGH, Paragraph 14(a)). In practical terms, it is a targeted federal-state partnership designed to advance salmon restoration commitments under the settlement.
The opportunity was intended as a single-award agreement (Expected Awards: 1) with eligibility limited to state governments, and the Bureau of Reclamation specifically indicated its intent to issue the cooperative agreement to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The estimated total value of the agreement is $1,201,179, with an award ceiling equal to that full amount and an award floor of $571,501, which is also the amount Reclamation planned to provide in Fiscal Year 2014. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
The central purpose of the funding is to keep an interim salmon conservation and research facility running while the permanent, full-scale San Joaquin River Salmon Conservation and Research Facility is being built. The interim facility is described as a surrogate that supports the near-term operational needs of the restoration program, particularly the rearing of Chinook salmon toward self-sustaining levels. In other words, the grant is not mainly about planning or one-time construction; it is about ongoing operations and maintenance that sustain fish production and research capacity during the transition period before the permanent facility becomes available.
The project lays out three main technical objectives that align with rebuilding Chinook salmon runs in the San Joaquin River system. First, it aims to develop and maintain a genetically diverse broodstock of spring-run Chinook salmon and potentially fall-run Chinook salmon, which is crucial for long-term population viability and for avoiding genetic bottlenecks that can weaken restoration outcomes. Second, it focuses on producing juvenile fall-run Chinook salmon to support the restoration of Chinook salmon runs, indicating an emphasis on propagation and release strategies that can bolster natural production and help re-establish consistent runs over time. Third, it explicitly supports research needs tied to restoring spring-run and/or fall-run Chinook populations to self-sustaining levels, signaling that the facility is meant to function not only as a production site but also as a platform for applied research that informs management decisions, rearing practices, and restoration approaches.
Operationally, the cooperative agreement structure matters because it typically implies substantial federal involvement compared with a standard grant. Here, that aligns with the broader SJRRP mission and settlement obligations, where coordination between Reclamation and California Department of Fish and Wildlife would be expected in facility operations, fish culture priorities, data collection, and research direction. The announcement also points applicants to the related Notice of Intent to Award for additional detail, reinforcing that this was a planned, directed award rather than an open competitive solicitation.
For questions or trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation (mbryant@usbr.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Salmon Conservation And Research Interim Facility, Operations And Maintenance.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is R14AN20019.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What type of funding instrument is this?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement. The cooperative agreement structure indicates substantial federal involvement compared with a standard grant, fitting the coordination needs of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
What is the program area or focus?
The opportunity is environment-focused and is tied to salmon restoration work under the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
Which CFDA program is this associated with?
It is tied to CFDA 15.555, the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (SJRRP).
What legal authorities or agreements support this funding?
The notice indicates it is authorized through Public Law 111-11 and the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement framework, including Title X, Part I, Section 10002 and Section 10004(b)(1), plus referenced settlement language (CIV No. S 88 1658 LKK/GGH, Paragraph 14(a)).
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on August 5, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application window closed on August 19, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on August 20, 2014.
How many awards were expected?
The notice indicates a single award was expected (Expected Awards: 1).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
Was this intended to be a competitive opportunity?
Based on the notice, it was a targeted, directed award: the Bureau of Reclamation specifically stated its intent to issue the cooperative agreement to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the announcement points to a related Notice of Intent to Award for additional detail.
Who did Reclamation intend to fund under this opportunity?
The Bureau of Reclamation indicated its intent to issue the cooperative agreement to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the agreement?
The estimated total value of the agreement is $1,201,179.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,201,179.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $571,501.
How much funding was planned for Fiscal Year 2014?
The notice states Reclamation planned to provide $571,501 in Fiscal Year 2014.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The central purpose is to keep an interim salmon conservation and research facility operating while the permanent, full-scale San Joaquin River Salmon Conservation and Research Facility is being built.
Is the funding mainly for construction or planning?
No. The description emphasizes operations and maintenance of an interim facility, rather than planning-only activities or one-time construction work.
Why is an interim facility needed?
The interim facility is described as a surrogate that supports near-term operational needs of the restoration program, especially the rearing of Chinook salmon toward self-sustaining levels, during the transition period before the permanent facility is available.
Which salmon species/run types are specifically mentioned?
The notice focuses on Chinook salmon, specifically mentioning spring-run Chinook salmon and potentially fall-run Chinook salmon.
What are the main technical objectives described in the opportunity?
The project lays out three main objectives: (1) develop and maintain a genetically diverse broodstock of spring-run Chinook salmon and potentially fall-run Chinook salmon, (2) produce juvenile fall-run Chinook salmon to support restoration of Chinook salmon runs, and (3) support research needs tied to restoring spring-run and/or fall-run Chinook populations to self-sustaining levels.
What does the objective about broodstock mean in practical terms?
As described, it involves developing and maintaining a genetically diverse broodstock, which supports long-term population viability and helps avoid genetic bottlenecks that can weaken restoration outcomes.
What does the juvenile production objective focus on?
It focuses on producing juvenile fall-run Chinook salmon to support restoration, reflecting propagation and release strategies meant to bolster natural production and help re-establish consistent runs over time.
How does research fit into the interim facility's role?
The facility is intended to function as both a production site and a platform for applied research that supports restoring spring-run and/or fall-run Chinook salmon to self-sustaining levels, informing management decisions, rearing practices, and restoration approaches.
Why does the cooperative agreement structure matter here?
The notice highlights that a cooperative agreement typically involves substantial federal involvement. In this context, that aligns with SJRRP mission and settlement obligations and suggests coordination between Reclamation and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in areas like facility operations, fish culture priorities, data collection, and research direction.
How does this opportunity relate to the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement?
It is framed as a targeted federal-state partnership designed to advance salmon restoration commitments under the settlement, and the notice cites specific settlement-related legal references as part of the authorization framework.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact was Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation.
What email address was provided for the point of contact?
The email provided was mbryant@usbr.gov.
Where should someone look for additional detail mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement points to a related Notice of Intent to Award for additional detail.
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