Opportunity Information: Apply for R8CAHSR 1001
Apply for R8CAHSR 1001
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Scientific Review of California Salmon and Steelhead Hatcheries" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 2, 2010 and posted on May 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,968,110.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,968,110.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Others Legislative intent indicates Congress intent to restrict award to a particular recipient or purpose.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Scientific Review of California Salmon and Steelhead Hatcheries" was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding action designed to support an in-depth, science-based evaluation of California's salmon and steelhead hatchery programs. The central purpose of the work was to produce practical recommendations on how hatchery operations could better protect, enhance, and help recover naturally spawning salmon and steelhead populations, while also maintaining sustainable commercial and recreational fisheries and improving the cost effectiveness of hatchery programs. In other words, it was not simply a research project for academic knowledge; it was intended to inform real-world management decisions about how hatcheries are run and how they interact with wild fish populations and fishing opportunities.
The opportunity was framed around urgent ecological and economic conditions in California. Pacific salmon are foundational to major fisheries that support jobs, coastal economies, and recreation, but historically low salmon returns to California rivers had already contributed to fishery closures for two consecutive seasons at the time of the announcement. Those weak returns, along with the broader biological losses associated with depleted salmon and steelhead runs, led Congress to direct USFWS to conduct a scientific review of California hatcheries, citing H.R. Conference Report 111-316 (October 28, 2009). This congressional direction is important because it explains why the funding was structured as a targeted, single-recipient award rather than an open competition.
Administratively, this was an earmark-style grant with a single expected award and no cost sharing or matching requirement. The total funding was set at $1,968,110, and both the award ceiling and floor were the same amount, indicating a predetermined award size rather than a range. The funding opportunity number was R8CAHSR 1001, and the program was listed under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic) within the Environment and Natural Resources activity category. The posting date was May 19, 2010, with an original closing date of June 2, 2010 that was later extended to June 8, 2010, and the opportunity was archived on July 2, 2010.
Eligibility was effectively restricted. Although the listing shows "Others" under eligible applicants, the accompanying eligibility information states that legislative intent restricted the award to a particular recipient or purpose. In practice, USFWS intended to issue a single-source grant to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission to carry out the review. That means the opportunity functioned less like a standard competitive grant and more like an implementation mechanism for a congressionally directed project assigned to a specific partner organization.
For applicants or stakeholders trying to access the official Notice of Intent and the required application materials, the announcement provided navigation instructions through the online portal to download application instructions and the full application package, including any additional forms. For technical difficulties obtaining the announcement electronically, the point of contact was Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant at USFWS, reachable by phone at 209-946-6400 ext. 340.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Scientific Review of California Salmon and Steelhead Hatcheries" grant opportunity?
It was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding action created to support an in-depth, science-based evaluation of California's salmon and steelhead hatchery programs, with the goal of producing practical recommendations for hatchery operations.
What was the main purpose of this funding action?
The central purpose was to develop practical, science-based recommendations on how hatchery operations could better protect, enhance, and help recover naturally spawning salmon and steelhead populations, while also maintaining sustainable commercial and recreational fisheries and improving the cost effectiveness of hatchery programs.
Was this meant to be an academic research project?
No. While it required scientific analysis, the opportunity was framed as a management-focused review intended to inform real-world decisions about hatchery operations and how hatcheries interact with wild fish populations and fishing opportunities.
Why did USFWS fund a scientific review of California hatcheries at that time?
The opportunity was tied to urgent ecological and economic conditions, including historically low salmon returns to California rivers and fishery closures for two consecutive seasons. Those weak returns and broader biological losses contributed to congressional direction for USFWS to conduct the review.
What congressional direction is referenced for this grant?
Congress directed USFWS to conduct a scientific review of California hatcheries, citing H.R. Conference Report 111-316 (October 28, 2009).
Was this a competitive grant open to many applicants?
No. The funding was structured as a targeted, single-recipient award (single-source), reflecting legislative intent rather than an open competitive process.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
USFWS intended to issue a single-source grant to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission to carry out the scientific review.
What did the eligibility section mean by listing "Others" as eligible applicants?
Although the listing shows "Others," the eligibility details state that legislative intent restricted the award to a particular recipient or purpose. In practice, it functioned as a single-recipient award tied to a congressionally directed project.
What was the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The total funding amount was $1,968,110.
What were the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were $1,968,110, indicating a predetermined award size rather than a range of possible award amounts.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this funding action.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was R8CAHSR 1001.
What CFDA program number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
What activity category was this opportunity listed under?
It was listed under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 19, 2010.
What was the closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was June 2, 2010, and it was later extended to June 8, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 2, 2010.
How were applicants supposed to access the Notice of Intent and application materials?
The announcement provided instructions to navigate the online portal to download the application instructions and the full application package, including any additional required forms.
Who should be contacted for technical problems downloading the announcement or materials?
For technical difficulties obtaining the announcement electronically, the point of contact was Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant at USFWS.
What contact information was provided for the USFWS point of contact?
Dwight (Ike) Luginbill could be reached by phone at 209-946-6400 ext. 340.
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