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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Upper MIssouri River Pallid Sturgeon Tagging and Telemetry 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 Jun 6, 2014 and posted on Jun 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,152.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,152.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments City or township governments State governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Upper Missouri River Pallid Sturgeon Tagging and Telemetry Study" (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00055) is a discretionary grant offered by the Bureau of Reclamation under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (CFDA 15.517). Posted on June 6, 2014, it had an application closing date of June 23, 2014 and was archived shortly afterward on June 25, 2014. The funding available for this single expected award was estimated at $40,152, which also served as the award ceiling, with no minimum award floor specified. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which means applicants were not expected to contribute additional non-federal resources as a condition of receiving the award.
The project itself focuses on field and research work aimed at improving understanding and management of pallid sturgeon in the upper Missouri River. The recipient would be responsible for capturing and tagging pallid sturgeon from the "PS 97 year class," indicating a particular cohort of fish that likely serves as an important group for monitoring survival, movement patterns, and maturation over time. In addition to tagging, the work includes collecting blood samples to evaluate reproductive status, which helps identify when fish are becoming sexually mature and potentially ready to spawn. A major emphasis of the study is then tracking these sexually active fish through telemetry in the upper Missouri River, generating movement and habitat-use information that can support river operations decisions and broader species recovery efforts.
Beyond pallid sturgeon work, the scope also includes attention to shovelnose sturgeon, a related species often studied alongside pallid sturgeon due to overlapping habitats and the usefulness of comparative responses. In particular, the study highlights the need to evaluate how pallid and shovelnose sturgeon respond to "Tiber outflows," referring to discharge patterns associated with Lake Elwell (Tiber Reservoir) and its downstream releases. Monitoring fish response to these outflows can inform how flow management influences behavior, migration timing, habitat selection, and other ecological outcomes important for conservation and river system management.
The recipient is also expected to assist a Montana State University graduate student, signaling a collaboration component that blends operational fieldwork with academic research. This kind of partnership typically supports data collection for thesis or dissertation work while ensuring that the project produces practical, management-relevant information for agency use. Eligible applicants were limited to government entities, including special district governments; city or township governments; state governments; county governments; and similar public agencies. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact was Lindsey Nafts at lnafts@usbr.gov, and an additional information link was provided through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Upper Missouri River Pallid Sturgeon Tagging and Telemetry Study.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14AS00055.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the legal or program authority for this grant?
The opportunity is offered under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act and is associated with CFDA 15.517.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 6, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 23, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. It was archived shortly afterward on June 25, 2014.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated a single expected award (one award).
How much funding was available?
The estimated funding available for the expected single award was $40,152.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $40,152.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was specified in the information provided.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required, meaning applicants were not expected to contribute additional non-federal resources as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on field and research work to improve understanding and management of pallid sturgeon in the upper Missouri River, including tagging, reproductive assessment, and telemetry tracking to support management and river operations decisions.
Which pallid sturgeon group is the study focused on?
The recipient would be responsible for capturing and tagging pallid sturgeon from the "PS 97 year class", a particular cohort of fish used for monitoring survival, movement, and maturation over time.
What activities were expected related to fish capture and tagging?
The scope includes capturing and tagging pallid sturgeon from the PS 97 year class, with tagging supporting subsequent tracking and analysis of movement patterns and habitat use.
Were biological samples part of the work?
Yes. The work includes collecting blood samples to evaluate reproductive status, which helps determine when fish are becoming sexually mature and potentially ready to spawn.
What does the telemetry component involve?
A major emphasis is tracking sexually active pallid sturgeon through telemetry in the upper Missouri River to generate movement and habitat-use information relevant to management and species recovery.
Does the scope include any species besides pallid sturgeon?
Yes. The scope also includes attention to shovelnose sturgeon, a related species often studied alongside pallid sturgeon due to overlapping habitats and the value of comparing responses.
Why are Tiber outflows mentioned in the scope?
The study highlights evaluating how pallid and shovelnose sturgeon respond to "Tiber outflows", referring to discharge patterns associated with Lake Elwell (Tiber Reservoir) and its downstream releases, to understand how flow management influences behavior, migration timing, habitat selection, and other ecological outcomes.
How could this study be used by managers?
Telemetry and related data are intended to support river operations decisions and contribute to broader species recovery efforts by improving understanding of fish movement and habitat use in relation to management actions (including outflows).
Was there a collaboration or student support component?
Yes. The recipient was expected to assist a Montana State University graduate student, indicating a collaboration component combining operational fieldwork with academic research.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to government entities, including special district governments, city or township governments, state governments, county governments, and similar public agencies.
Who was the contact person for access issues or questions?
The listed contact was Lindsey Nafts.
What is the contact email address?
The contact email provided was lnafts@usbr.gov.
Where could applicants find additional information?
An additional information link was provided through Grants.gov.
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