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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Stanislaus River Fisheries Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 18, 2013 and posted on Jan 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 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 $220,426.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $220,426.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Stanislaus River Fisheries Study is a continuation grant opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) focused on protecting and improving fishery resources in the Stanislaus River, with a particular emphasis on Chinook salmon. The agency states it intends to make a sole-source award to the State of California Department of Fish and Game (now commonly referred to as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife), rather than running a competitive process. The legal authority cited for this work is CFDA 15.517 under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, along with related Interior Department delegations and Bay-Delta Program authorities that support fish and habitat work tied to federal water projects and standards.
The project has two main goals. First, it aims to support the provision of appropriate instream flows in the Stanislaus River during an interim period, meaning flows would be managed or informed by study results to help maintain or enhance fish populations while the river’s habitat needs are more clearly defined. Second, it aims to complete fisheries studies specifically targeting Stanislaus River Chinook salmon, generating information that can be used for management decisions about flow, temperature, habitat, and population performance.
The work described is part of a longer, structured research effort originally laid out as a seven-year study program that was jointly developed by the Bureau of Reclamation, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. That multi-agency plan includes a schedule and budget estimates, but it also explicitly notes that completing all study components depends on each participating agency receiving approval for its respective budget. In other words, the scope was designed as an integrated package, but execution depends on funding availability across partners.
Seven technical study elements are identified as the backbone of the program. These include evaluating instream flow requirements (to understand what flow levels best support fish life stages), assessing the distribution and growth of juvenile salmon (to see where young fish rear and how well they grow), defining the timing and magnitude of downstream migration (to understand when and how many fish move downstream), determining annual spawning escapements (estimating how many adult salmon return to spawn), evaluating spawning habitat suitability and identifying improvement needs (pinpointing where habitat is limiting and what fixes may help), operating temperature monitoring stations and developing temperature modeling (because temperature strongly affects salmon survival and behavior), and coordinating/integrating the studies so results are consistent and can be applied together rather than in isolation.
Financially, the notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $220,426, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $220,426, indicating the agency anticipated one award at that specific amount. The opportunity is categorized as an environmental grant and does not require cost sharing or matching funds. While the posting includes a broad list of eligible applicant types (state and local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, for-profit entities, and individuals), the notice makes clear that the government’s intent is to proceed as a sole-source action to the State of California Department of Fish and Game. It also emphasizes that the decision not to compete the award is at the government’s discretion and that the announcement is not a request for competitive proposals.
Key administrative details include Funding Opportunity Number R13AP20053, a posted date of January 18, 2013, and a closing date of January 28, 2013, with the notice archived on January 29, 2013. Questions were directed to Beverly S. Breen, Grants Management Specialist, via email at bbreen@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Stanislaus River Fisheries Study (R13AP20053)
What is the Stanislaus River Fisheries Study grant opportunity?
The Stanislaus River Fisheries Study is a continuation grant opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) focused on protecting and improving fishery resources in the Stanislaus River, with a particular emphasis on Chinook salmon.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The funding notice is from the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region (U.S. Department of the Interior).
What is the main purpose of this project?
The project has two main goals: (1) support the provision of appropriate instream flows in the Stanislaus River during an interim period, and (2) complete fisheries studies targeting Stanislaus River Chinook salmon to inform management decisions about flow, temperature, habitat, and population performance.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The agency states it intends to make a sole-source award and that the announcement is not a request for competitive proposals. The decision not to compete the award is at the government’s discretion.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The Bureau of Reclamation indicates it intends to make a sole-source award to the State of California Department of Fish and Game (now commonly referred to as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife).
Why does the notice list many eligible applicant types if it is sole-source?
The posting includes a broad list of eligible applicant types (such as governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, for-profits, and individuals), but the notice also makes clear that the government’s intent is to proceed with a sole-source action to the State of California Department of Fish and Game, rather than run a competitive process.
What is the legal authority for this grant?
The notice cites CFDA 15.517 under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, along with related Interior Department delegations and Bay-Delta Program authorities that support fish and habitat work tied to federal water projects and standards.
What does “continuation grant opportunity” mean here?
It indicates the opportunity is part of an ongoing effort (a continuation of prior work) rather than a brand-new standalone project, consistent with the description of a longer, structured study program.
How long is the overall study program described in the notice?
The work is described as part of a seven-year study program jointly developed by the Bureau of Reclamation, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Does the notice guarantee all parts of the seven-year plan will be completed?
No. The plan includes schedules and budget estimates, but it explicitly notes that completing all study components depends on each participating agency receiving approval for its respective budget. Execution depends on funding availability across partners.
What are the key technical study elements included in the program?
The notice identifies seven technical study elements: evaluating instream flow requirements; assessing the distribution and growth of juvenile salmon; defining timing and magnitude of downstream migration; determining annual spawning escapements; evaluating spawning habitat suitability and identifying improvement needs; operating temperature monitoring stations and developing temperature modeling; and coordinating/integrating the studies so results can be applied together.
What does the instream flow work aim to support?
It aims to support the provision of appropriate instream flows during an interim period, meaning flows would be managed or informed by study results to help maintain or enhance fish populations while the river’s habitat needs are more clearly defined.
What species is emphasized in the fisheries studies?
The opportunity places particular emphasis on Chinook salmon in the Stanislaus River.
What types of management decisions are the study results intended to inform?
The notice states results can be used for management decisions related to flow, temperature, habitat, and population performance.
How much funding is available under this notice?
The estimated total funding amount is $220,426.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $220,426, indicating the agency anticipated one award at a specific amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The notice categorizes the opportunity as an environmental grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R13AP20053.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted date is January 18, 2013, and the closing date is January 28, 2013.
When was the notice archived?
The notice was archived on January 29, 2013.
Who was the point of contact for questions?
Questions were directed to Beverly S. Breen, Grants Management Specialist.
What contact email is provided in the notice?
The notice lists the email address bbreen@usbr.gov.
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