Opportunity Information: Apply for R13AS20025
Apply for R13AS20025
- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "San Joaquin River Restoration Floodplain Production Study" 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 May 31, 2013 and posted on May 31, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 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 $990,648.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $352,797.00 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 Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Individuals Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The San Joaquin River Restoration Floodplain Production Study (Funding Opportunity Number R13AS20025) is a discretionary federal grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region), tied to CFDA 15.555 (San Joaquin River Restoration Program). It was posted on May 31, 2013, with an original and current closing date of June 14, 2013, and an archive date of June 15, 2013. Although the listing shows a broad range of potentially eligible applicant types (including universities, nonprofits, governments, tribes, and for-profit entities), the announcement itself is a Notice of Intent to Award and explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals. Reclamation indicates it intends to issue the agreement to California State University, Fresno, and notes that the decision not to compete the award is within the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2.
The legal authority for the award is grounded in the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement framework, including Public Law 111-11 and multiple referenced sections and settlement stipulations, as well as the San Joaquin River Restoration Program Record of Decision dated 09/28/2012 (Attachment A, p.26). In practical terms, the funding is meant to support a targeted scientific study that advances the San Joaquin River Restoration Program’s biological goals, specifically salmonid (including Chinook salmon) rearing objectives associated with floodplain function and management.
Financially, the announcement describes an estimated total agreement amount of $990,648.00, with the Bureau of Reclamation providing $352,797.00. The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $352,797 and an award floor of $0, with an expectation of a single award. It also states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the federal contribution does not require the recipient to provide a formal match as a condition of the award (even though the total project value includes additional non-federal resources or partner contributions reflected in the overall estimate).
Programmatically, the study focuses on how floodplain inundation and related habitat conditions can be used to improve juvenile salmon outcomes in the restoration reach. The overarching purpose is to identify the habitat characteristics and floodplain inundation regimes that best support salmonid rearing, with special emphasis on ephemeral floodplain habitats that appear and disappear seasonally depending on flow and inundation patterns. The work is framed as an experiment to inform real-world restoration operations and habitat design.
The stated objectives are fourfold. First, the project aims to identify when and how ephemeral floodplain habitat can be created, enhanced, and managed in ways that maximize benefits to juvenile Chinook salmon, which generally implies examining timing, duration, frequency, and spatial extent of inundation relative to juvenile life stages. Second, it seeks to define and identify what “suitable rearing habitat” looks like in this system by evaluating channel-floodplain connectivity, seasonal temperature conditions, and inundation dynamics, recognizing that access to floodplains, thermal regimes, and hydrologic patterns can strongly influence growth, survival, and migration readiness. Third, the study intends to develop and prioritize cover types as habitat criteria, which typically relates to evaluating features like vegetation structure, woody material, edge complexity, and other forms of refuge that can reduce predation risk and support feeding opportunities for juvenile fish. Fourth, it will evaluate invertebrate and other food production specific to the San Joaquin River floodplain context to better understand the biological processes that drive prey availability, broader ecosystem functioning, and the incremental effect of floodplain inundation on downstream spring water temperatures, linking floodplain productivity and thermal effects to conditions experienced downstream.
Administratively, the funding instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that Reclamation anticipates substantial federal involvement during the project (for example, coordination on study design, monitoring priorities, data needs, or integration with restoration operations). Questions are directed to the grants management specialist listed in the notice, Megan Bryant, at mbryant@usbr.gov, and the same contact is provided for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled San Joaquin River Restoration Floodplain Production Study.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R13AS20025.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, specifically the Mid-Pacific Region.
What program is this opportunity associated with (CFDA number)?
It is tied to CFDA 15.555, the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is a Notice of Intent to Award and explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals. Reclamation notes that the decision not to compete the award is within the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2.
Who does the Bureau of Reclamation intend to award to?
Reclamation indicates it intends to issue the agreement to California State University, Fresno.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
The listing indicates a cooperative agreement, which generally suggests Reclamation expects substantial federal involvement during the project. Examples mentioned or implied include coordination on study design, monitoring priorities, data needs, or integration with restoration operations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 31, 2013.
What were the closing date and archive date?
The original and current closing date is June 14, 2013, and the archive date is June 15, 2013.
What is the estimated total agreement amount?
The announcement describes an estimated total agreement amount of $990,648.00.
How much federal funding is provided by the Bureau of Reclamation?
The Bureau of Reclamation share is listed as $352,797.00.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $352,797 and an award floor of $0.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. It also notes that the overall estimated total project value includes additional non-federal resources or partner contributions reflected in the overall estimate, even though a formal match is not required as a condition of the federal award.
What is the overall purpose of the funded study?
The funding supports a targeted scientific study intended to advance the San Joaquin River Restoration Program’s biological goals, with a focus on salmonid (including Chinook salmon) rearing objectives linked to floodplain function and management.
What is the study trying to improve for juvenile salmon?
The study focuses on how floodplain inundation and related habitat conditions can be used to improve juvenile salmon outcomes in the restoration reach, including identifying conditions that best support salmonid rearing.
What are “ephemeral floodplain habitats” in the context of this study?
As described, ephemeral floodplain habitats are floodplain areas that appear and disappear seasonally depending on flow and inundation patterns. The study emphasizes these habitats because their timing and extent can be managed or influenced through inundation regimes.
Is the study intended to be purely academic, or tied to real-world operations?
The work is framed as an experiment to inform real-world restoration operations and habitat design under the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
What are the main objectives of the project?
The objectives are described as fourfold:
- Identify when and how ephemeral floodplain habitat can be created, enhanced, and managed to maximize benefits to juvenile Chinook salmon, including considerations like timing, duration, frequency, and spatial extent of inundation relative to juvenile life stages.
- Define and identify what suitable rearing habitat looks like by evaluating channel-floodplain connectivity, seasonal temperature conditions, and inundation dynamics.
- Develop and prioritize cover types as habitat criteria, typically relating to refuge and habitat structure (for example, vegetation structure, woody material, and edge complexity) that can influence predation risk and feeding opportunities.
- Evaluate invertebrate and other food production in the San Joaquin River floodplain context and examine the incremental effect of floodplain inundation on downstream spring water temperatures, linking productivity and thermal effects to downstream conditions.
What species are specifically mentioned?
The announcement specifically mentions salmonids, including Chinook salmon, with emphasis on juvenile rearing.
What habitat factors are explicitly called out in the objectives?
The description highlights habitat-related factors including floodplain inundation regimes, channel-floodplain connectivity, seasonal temperature conditions, cover types, and food (invertebrate) production.
How does temperature fit into the study?
Temperature is included in two ways: (1) evaluating seasonal temperature conditions as part of identifying suitable rearing habitat, and (2) assessing how floodplain inundation may have an incremental effect on downstream spring water temperatures.
What is the legal authority or framework referenced for this award?
The announcement ties the authority to the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement framework, including Public Law 111-11, referenced sections and settlement stipulations, and the San Joaquin River Restoration Program Record of Decision dated 09/28/2012 (Attachment A, p.26).
The listing shows many potentially eligible applicant types. Does that mean any of them can apply?
While the listing shows a broad range of potentially eligible applicant types (such as universities, nonprofits, governments, tribes, and for-profit entities), the announcement is a Notice of Intent to Award and states it is not a request for competitive proposals. Reclamation indicates it intends to issue the agreement to California State University, Fresno.
Who is the contact person for questions?
Questions are directed to the grants management specialist listed in the notice: Megan Bryant.
What is the contact email address?
The email provided is mbryant@usbr.gov.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The same contact is provided for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically: Megan Bryant at mbryant@usbr.gov.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Environment
Next opportunity: Vocational Training for Haitis Prison Inmates
Previous opportunity: FY13 Region 2 Wetland Program Development Grants
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for R13AS20025
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (R13AS20025) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Tribal Support for the National Environmental Information Exchange Network Apply for EPA OEI OIC 13 01 Funding Number: EPA OEI OIC 13 01 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $160,000 |
| Climate Change Adaptation Program (GPAP) Apply for APS 527 13 000002 Funding Number: APS 527 13 000002 Agency: Peru USAID Lima Category: Environment Funding Amount: $3,500,000 |
| FY 2013 Hazardous Waste Management Grant Program for Tribes Apply for EPA OSWER ORCR 13 04 Funding Number: EPA OSWER ORCR 13 04 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $73,250 |
| Contrasts in Health Indices of Delta Smelt Reared in the Low Salinity Zone and Cache Slough Regions in Summer 2012 2013 Apply for R13AS200027 Funding Number: R13AS200027 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region Category: Environment Funding Amount: $338,717 |
| Healthy Schools Environmental Factors, Childrens Health and Performance, and Sustainable Building Practices Apply for EPA G2013 STAR H1 Funding Number: EPA G2013 STAR H1 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Monitoring Ecological Function and Recovery of Biological Communities within Dredged Ridge Swale Habitats and in the Mid and South Atlantic Bight Apply for M13AS00010 Funding Number: M13AS00010 Agency: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Susceptibility and Variability in Human Response to Chemical Exposure Apply for EPA G2013 STAR J1 Funding Number: EPA G2013 STAR J1 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $800,000 |
| The Community based Forest management Program in Zambia Apply for RFA 611 13 000003 Funding Number: RFA 611 13 000003 Agency: Zambia USAID Lusaka Category: Environment Funding Amount: $14,000,000 |
| Great Lakes Law Enforcement Task Force Apply for F13AS00199 Funding Number: F13AS00199 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $59,500 |
| EPA School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Grants Apply for EPA OPP 13 002 Funding Number: EPA OPP 13 002 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| NJ Pinelands Long Term Environmental Monitoring Program Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0044 Funding Number: NPS 13 NERO 0044 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $256,500 |
| Central Africa Forest Ecosystems Conservation Apply for RFA 660 13 000001 Funding Number: RFA 660 13 000001 Agency: Kenya USAID Nairobi Category: Environment Funding Amount: $62,000,000 |
| Strengthening Central Africa Environmental Management and Policy Support Apply for RFA 660 13 000004 Funding Number: RFA 660 13 000004 Agency: Kenya USAID Nairobi Category: Environment Funding Amount: $10,000,000 |
| New Methods in 21st Century Exposure Science Apply for EPA G2013 STAR K1 Funding Number: EPA G2013 STAR K1 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $900,000 |
| Central Valley Project Conservation Program and Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program Apply for R13AF20026 Funding Number: R13AF20026 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region Category: Environment Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Methane Hydrate Resource Assessment Apply for M13AS00011 Funding Number: M13AS00011 Agency: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $675,000 |
| Off Highway Vehicle Education and Management Apply for L13AS00109 Funding Number: L13AS00109 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Newlands Project Water Rights Mapping Apply for R13AS20028 Funding Number: R13AS20028 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region Category: Environment Funding Amount: $2,356,057 |
| Cooperative Forest and Resource Management Apply for L13AS00110 Funding Number: L13AS00110 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Youth Conservation Corps in MABI Vermont Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0052 Funding Number: NPS 13 NERO 0052 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $51,648 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "R13AS20025", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.