Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AN20008
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources 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 7, 2015 and posted on Aug 7, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $640,203.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $640,203.00 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 R15AN20008) is a federal financial assistance action planned by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation under CFDA 15.555, the San Joaquin River Restoration Program. It is tied to the legal and program authorities behind the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement (including Public Law 111-11 and related settlement provisions), which guide ongoing restoration work intended to rebuild salmon populations and improve river conditions in the San Joaquin River system.
This announcement is a notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement specifically to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which is why it is not being offered as an open, competitive grant solicitation. In practical terms, that means the government is signaling its plan to fund a single recipient rather than asking multiple organizations to submit proposals. The document also notes that the decision not to compete the award is made under an applicable Departmental Manual exception and remains at the government’s discretion. Eligible applicants are listed as state governments, but the intent of the notice is to make a directed award to the State of California agency named above.
The funding amount is fixed and fully federal for this action: the estimated total award is $640,203, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $640,203, and no cost share or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted August 7, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 21, 2015, and an archive date of September 20, 2015. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates Reclamation expects to have substantial involvement in the work (more collaboration and federal participation than in a standard grant).
Programmatically, the work supports operations, maintenance, and related activities at an interim salmon conservation and research facility used by the restoration program. The stated purpose includes continued implementation of invasive vegetation monitoring and management consistent with an Invasive Species Monitoring and Management Plan, reflecting the habitat-side work needed to support salmon recovery in addition to fish production and research. The core biological and production objectives focus on rebuilding Chinook salmon runs to self-sustaining levels by maintaining a genetically diverse broodstock (emphasizing spring-run Chinook and potentially incorporating fall-run), producing juvenile Chinook consistent with targets established by the San Joaquin River Restoration Program to the maximum extent feasible given interim constraints (especially limited tank space and water supply), and supporting research activities that address the practical questions involved in restoring spring-run and/or fall-run Chinook populations.
A key theme in the objectives is that this interim facility is meant to bridge the gap until a full-scale conservation facility becomes operational. Until that larger facility is online, the interim site is expected to produce fish and support studies as much as possible within its physical limits, with particular emphasis placed on spring-run Chinook production and on maintaining genetic diversity to avoid bottlenecks that can weaken recovery efforts over time.
For administrative questions, the notice directs inquiries to Christina A. Munoz, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation, via email at cmunoz@usbr.gov, and indicates the same point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement.
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 (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R15AN20008.
Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
This is a federal financial assistance action planned by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What program is this funding associated with?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.555, the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
What legal or program authorities are tied to this award?
The award is tied to the legal and program authorities behind the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement, including Public Law 111-11 and related settlement provisions, which guide restoration work to rebuild salmon populations and improve river conditions in the San Joaquin River system.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The announcement is a notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement to a specific recipient, and it is not being offered as an open, competitive solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the Bureau of Reclamation intends to award a cooperative agreement specifically to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Why is the award not being competed?
The document states the decision not to compete the award is made under an applicable Departmental Manual exception and remains at the government’s discretion.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the eligibility category listed?
Eligible applicants are listed as state governments. At the same time, this notice is a directed intent to fund the State of California agency named in the announcement.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about federal involvement?
The notice indicates a cooperative agreement generally means the Bureau of Reclamation expects to have substantial involvement in the work (more collaboration and federal participation than in a standard grant).
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total award amount is $640,203.
Is there an award minimum (floor) or maximum (ceiling)?
Yes. The award ceiling is $640,203 and the award floor is also $640,203, meaning the funding amount is fixed for this action.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
Is the funding fully federal?
Yes. The funding amount is described as fixed and fully federal for this action.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 7, 2015.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is August 21, 2015.
What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is September 20, 2015.
What is the overall purpose of the work being funded?
The work supports operations, maintenance, and related activities at an interim salmon conservation and research facility used by the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
Does the scope include habitat-related activities, not just fish production?
Yes. The stated purpose includes continued implementation of invasive vegetation monitoring and management consistent with an Invasive Species Monitoring and Management Plan, reflecting habitat-side work that supports salmon recovery.
Which salmon species/run is emphasized in the objectives?
The objectives emphasize rebuilding Chinook salmon runs to self-sustaining levels, with particular emphasis on spring-run Chinook production.
Are there genetic management goals described for broodstock?
Yes. The objectives include maintaining a genetically diverse broodstock, emphasizing spring-run Chinook and potentially incorporating fall-run, to avoid genetic bottlenecks that could weaken recovery over time.
What fish production goals are described?
The opportunity describes producing juvenile Chinook consistent with targets established by the San Joaquin River Restoration Program, to the maximum extent feasible given interim constraints.
What constraints are identified for the interim facility?
The notice highlights interim constraints, especially limited tank space and water supply.
Does the project include research activities?
Yes. The objectives include supporting research activities that address practical questions involved in restoring spring-run and/or fall-run Chinook populations.
Why is the facility described as an "interim" facility?
A key theme is that the interim facility is intended to bridge the gap until a full-scale conservation facility becomes operational.
Who should be contacted for administrative questions?
Administrative inquiries are directed to Christina A. Munoz, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the contact email address listed in the notice?
The email address provided is cmunoz@usbr.gov.
Who can help with accessing the full announcement?
The notice indicates the same point of contact, Christina A. Munoz, can provide assistance accessing the full announcement.
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