Opportunity Information: Apply for AFRP 1004
Apply for AFRP 1004
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Stanislaus River Steelhead Acoustic Tracking Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.648 Central Valley Project Improvement (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 30, 2010 and posted on Mar 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 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 $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 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).
- Eligible applicants are limited to those institutions, organizations or individuals with a background in fishery biology. Eligible applicants should possess experience and qualifications in surgically implanting acoustic receivers in fish collecting acoustic telemetry data CFTC data management and reporting applying for ESA section 10 permits and/or obtaining applicable scientific collecting permits from the California Department of Fish and Game, and work experience in monitoring fish in streams and rivers of California. Applications from federal agencies or employees of federal agencies cannot be considered.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Stanislaus River Steelhead Acoustic Tracking Study (Funding Opportunity Number AFRP 1004) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Central Valley Project Improvement Act Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP), CFDA 15.648. The purpose of the project is to monitor the downstream movement of age-1 steelhead migrants in the Stanislaus River in Stanislaus County, California, using acoustic telemetry methods. In practical terms, the work centers on tracking juvenile steelhead as they migrate downstream, generating movement and timing information that can support restoration, management, and recovery planning for anadromous fish in the Central Valley.
This funding is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the award recipient should expect active involvement or collaboration with the federal program rather than a purely hands-off grant. The opportunity anticipated making a single award, with a fixed funding level of $30,000 (award floor, ceiling, and estimated total funding are all $30,000). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants would need to contribute non-federal funds or allowable in-kind support consistent with the program rules and the specific agreement terms.
The project timeline is clearly framed around Fiscal Year 2011. Work could begin as early as January 1, 2011, and the expected completion date is September 30, 2011. The application window opened with a posted and created date of March 30, 2010, and the closing deadline was June 1, 2010, with the opportunity later archived on July 1, 2010. That schedule reflects a fairly short lead time between award selection and field deployment, which is typical for seasonal fish monitoring efforts that must align with migration periods.
Eligibility is narrowly targeted to applicants with strong, hands-on fisheries biology expertise and direct experience with acoustic telemetry in fish. The announcement specifies that eligible applicants are limited to institutions, organizations, or individuals with a fisheries biology background, and it highlights several specialized qualifications: experience surgically implanting acoustic transmitters (the text references implanting acoustic receivers, but in standard telemetry practice the implant is typically a transmitter/tag), collecting acoustic telemetry data, managing and reporting telemetry datasets, and working within California stream and river monitoring contexts. Applicants are also expected to be capable of securing the necessary legal authorizations, including applying for Endangered Species Act Section 10 permits when applicable and/or obtaining scientific collecting permits from the California Department of Fish and Game (now the California Department of Fish and Wildlife). Federal agencies and federal employees are explicitly ineligible.
In terms of subject area, the opportunity falls under the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity category and is focused on field monitoring and applied research rather than infrastructure. The project deliverables implied by the description and eligibility language typically include deployment and recovery of acoustic monitoring equipment, tagging of juvenile steelhead, systematic detection/monitoring of fish movement, data quality control and management, and a final report summarizing migration behavior, detection results, and any management-relevant findings within the project period.
For applicants needing access help or administrative assistance, the listed contact was Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 209-946-6400 extension 340.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Stanislaus River Steelhead Acoustic Tracking Study (AFRP 1004)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP), CFDA 15.648. The project focuses on monitoring the downstream movement of age-1 steelhead migrants in the Stanislaus River (Stanislaus County, California) using acoustic telemetry.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The purpose is to generate movement and timing information for juvenile (age-1) steelhead migrating downstream. The resulting information is intended to support restoration, management, and recovery planning for anadromous fish in the Central Valley.
Where will the work take place?
The study area is the Stanislaus River in Stanislaus County, California.
What life stage of fish is being studied?
The project targets age-1 steelhead migrants (juvenile steelhead) moving downstream.
What methods does the opportunity specify for monitoring fish movement?
The project is based on acoustic telemetry methods, which generally involve tagging fish with acoustic transmitters and detecting their movements using acoustic monitoring equipment.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the recipient should expect active federal involvement or collaboration with the AFRP, rather than a purely hands-off funding arrangement.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award.
How much funding is available?
The funding level is fixed at $30,000. The award floor, award ceiling, and estimated total program funding are all listed as $30,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants must provide non-federal funds or allowable in-kind support consistent with the program rules and the specific cooperative agreement terms.
What is the project period and expected schedule?
The timeline is framed around Fiscal Year 2011. Work could begin as early as January 1, 2011, and the expected completion date is September 30, 2011.
When did the application window open and close?
The opportunity was posted/created on March 30, 2010. The application deadline was June 1, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on July 1, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions, organizations, or individuals with a fisheries biology background and direct, hands-on experience with acoustic telemetry in fish. The announcement emphasizes specialized expertise related to tagging, monitoring, and handling telemetry data in California stream and river contexts.
Are federal agencies or federal employees eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies and federal employees are explicitly ineligible.
What specialized qualifications are highlighted for applicants?
The announcement highlights experience with surgically implanting acoustic transmitters (the text references implanting acoustic receivers, though telemetry practice typically involves implanting transmitters/tags), collecting acoustic telemetry data, managing and reporting telemetry datasets, and conducting monitoring work in California streams and rivers.
What permits or legal authorizations may be required to carry out the work?
Applicants are expected to be capable of securing necessary legal authorizations. This may include applying for Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10 permits when applicable and/or obtaining scientific collecting permits from the California Department of Fish and Game (now the California Department of Fish and Wildlife).
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity category.
Is this opportunity focused on infrastructure or on field work?
It is focused on field monitoring and applied research (not infrastructure).
What kinds of deliverables are implied by the project description?
Based on the description and eligibility requirements, deliverables typically include deployment and recovery of acoustic monitoring equipment, tagging of juvenile steelhead, systematic detection/monitoring of downstream movement, telemetry data quality control and management, and a final report summarizing migration behavior, detection results, and management-relevant findings within the project period.
Why is the timeline described as having a short lead time between selection and field deployment?
The schedule is described as typical for seasonal fish monitoring efforts that need to align with migration periods, which can require rapid mobilization once an award is made.
Who is the contact person for access help or administrative assistance?
The listed contact is Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the contact phone number for the opportunity?
Dwight (Ike) Luginbill can be reached by phone at 209-946-6400 extension 340.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and program identifier for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is AFRP 1004. The opportunity is offered through AFRP under CFDA 15.648.
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