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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Study of the Role of Pyrethroid Insecticides in Limiting Prey Availability for Delta Smelt in the North Delta" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 2, 2010 and posted on Aug 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 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 $158,093.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $158,093.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Study of the Role of Pyrethroid Insecticides in Limiting Prey Availability for Delta Smelt in the North Delta," is a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Mid-Pacific Region notice describing an intended award for a single cooperative agreement to the University of California, Berkeley. The project sits under the Interagency Ecological Program (IEP) and is tied to CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV), specifically Public Law 102-575, with authorities cited from Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). The basic purpose is to support research that investigates whether, and how, pyrethroid insecticides may be contributing to reduced prey availability for Delta Smelt in the North Delta, and to generate scientific findings that can help inform actions intended to reverse an apparent decline affecting the species.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the government expects to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply providing a pass-through grant. BOR indicates it plans to provide financial assistance for a cooperative effort focused on understanding the causes of the decline and developing information that resource managers can use to formulate responses. While the title emphasizes pyrethroid insecticides and prey limitation, the broader framing is an applied ecological investigation meant to clarify mechanisms behind declining conditions for Delta Smelt, with an emphasis on actionable science that can feed into management decisions within the Delta.
A key point in the announcement is that it is a Notice of Intent and explicitly not a request for competitive proposals. In other words, it is not an open competition; BOR is signaling an intention to make a noncompetitive award to UC Berkeley under a specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) agreement number (CESU # 3FC810873). The notice also states that the government retains discretion to determine not to compete this assistance, referencing Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4). Eligibility is listed generally as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the practical implication of the Notice of Intent language is that the award is planned for a particular recipient rather than being solicited broadly.
The opportunity information indicates there is expected to be one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $158,093, and the award ceiling and floor both set at $158,093, suggesting a fixed planned award amount rather than a range. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on August 2, 2010, with an original and current closing date of August 16, 2010, and an archive date of August 17, 2010.
Administrative requirements include Central Contractor Registration (CCR), which was the federal vendor/recipient registration system in use at the time (now succeeded by SAM.gov in later years). The announcement provides a CCR website reference and directs questions to the BOR Grants Officer, Maria E. Castaneda, with contact details including email (mcastaneda@usbr.gov) and phone (916-978-5148). The funding opportunity number is R10AS20091, the activity category is Environment, and the agency is listed as Bureau of Reclamation, Mid Pacific Region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Study of the Role of Pyrethroid Insecticides in Limiting Prey Availability for Delta Smelt in the North Delta."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is R10AS20091.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The planned instrument is a cooperative agreement. This indicates BOR expects substantial involvement in the work, rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
Is this a competitive grant where multiple applicants can apply?
No. The announcement is a Notice of Intent and explicitly not a request for competitive proposals. It indicates BOR intends to make a noncompetitive award rather than running an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice describes an intended award for a single cooperative agreement to the University of California, Berkeley.
How many awards does BOR expect to make under this notice?
The opportunity indicates there is expected to be one award.
What is the expected funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount is $158,093.
Is there an award range, or is the amount fixed?
The award ceiling and the award floor are both listed as $158,093, which indicates a fixed planned award amount rather than a funding range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support research investigating whether, and how, pyrethroid insecticides may be contributing to reduced prey availability for Delta Smelt in the North Delta, and to generate scientific findings that can help inform actions intended to reverse an apparent decline affecting the species.
What broader program or initiative is this work associated with?
The project sits under the Interagency Ecological Program (IEP).
What is the main environmental or scientific focus area listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Environment, with an applied ecological focus related to Delta Smelt conditions in the North Delta and the potential role of pyrethroid insecticides in prey limitation.
What CFDA program is referenced for this funding?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
What legal authority is cited for this assistance?
The notice references Public Law 102-575, with authorities cited from Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e).
Why does the notice say the government can decide not to compete the assistance?
The notice states that the government retains discretion to determine not to compete this assistance, referencing Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4).
Does the notice mention a specific agreement framework related to the intended award?
Yes. The noncompetitive award is planned under a specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) agreement number: CESU # 3FC810873.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on August 2, 2010. The original and current closing date is August 16, 2010. The archive date is August 17, 2010.
What registration or administrative requirement is mentioned?
The notice lists Central Contractor Registration (CCR) as an administrative requirement (CCR was the federal registration system in use at the time of the posting).
Who is the point of contact for questions?
Questions are directed to the BOR Grants Officer, Maria E. Castaneda.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Email: mcastaneda@usbr.gov
Phone: 916-978-5148
What is BOR looking to get out of the research, based on the notice?
The notice frames the work as a cooperative effort focused on understanding the causes of the decline and developing information that resource managers can use to formulate responses. The emphasis is on actionable science that can inform management decisions within the Delta.
Does the eligibility section mean any public university can apply?
The eligibility is listed generally as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the notice also makes clear it is a Notice of Intent for a planned noncompetitive award to UC Berkeley, rather than an open solicitation for applications.
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