Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00393
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Weber River Watershed Improvements to Enhance BCT Habitat" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 21, 2012 and posted on Aug 21, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2012 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Cooperative Agreement to Trout Unlimited, for the purpose of restoring BCT habitat in the Weber River, UT.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $158,800.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $158,800.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments County governments Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Weber River Watershed Improvements to Enhance BCT Habitat" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to Trout Unlimited to improve and restore habitat for BCT (Bonneville cutthroat trout) in the Weber River watershed in Utah. Rather than being a competitive solicitation, it is specifically tied to an unsolicited proposal submitted by Trout Unlimited that the Department of the Interior deemed unique or innovative and beneficial to program goals, allowing the agency to proceed without competition under DOI policy 505 DM 2.14(B)(1). In practical terms, this posting functions more as a public notice that the agency plans to fund a defined project with a specific partner than as an open call for new applicants.
The main purpose of the cooperative agreement is to remove or reduce fish passage barriers and improve connectivity to upstream habitat, especially for juvenile BCT and other native or target fish species. The work focuses on three key problem areas where structures or channel conditions currently limit movement. First, Trout Unlimited will research and apply fish passage design criteria related to water velocity, channel gradient, and depth at the lower Weber River diversion fish passage structure. Using those criteria, they will construct a pool-and-weir style fish ladder, including laterally placed gaps in the boards to make upstream passage easier for smaller, juvenile fish that often struggle with traditional designs that create excessive velocity or insufficient resting areas.
Second, the project targets the Strawberry Creek culvert, where culvert hydraulics and smooth surfaces can prevent fish from moving upstream, especially during low flows or high velocities. Trout Unlimited will design, engineer, rebuild, and install baffles and artificial substrates within the culvert. These features are intended to slow water where needed, create roughness and microhabitats, and provide resting and refuge zones so fish can traverse the culvert and access suitable upstream habitat that is currently underutilized due to the barrier effect.
Third, the agreement addresses a barrier in Gordon Creek. Trout Unlimited will remove the existing obstruction and implement stream improvements that allow fish to pass the site and reach additional upstream habitat. The in-stream work is expected to include construction of a step-pool complex and/or riffle reconstruction, approaches commonly used to stabilize grade, dissipate energy, and create a sequence of passable hydraulic conditions while also improving overall channel function and habitat complexity.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, indicating ongoing federal involvement or coordination during implementation. The funding opportunity number is F12AS00393, and it is associated with CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). The estimated total funding and award ceiling are both listed as $158,800, with an award floor of $1,000, and the agency anticipated making one award. The posting date and creation date were August 21, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 22, 2012, reflecting the notice-of-intent nature and the pre-identified recipient rather than a typical application window. No cost sharing or matching was required. Although a wide range of entity types are listed as eligible applicants in the general fields, the narrative makes clear the intent was to award directly to Trout Unlimited based on the unsolicited proposal pathway. The announcement was archived on December 31, 2012. For access issues or additional details, the listed contact was Mark Fuller at the Fish and Wildlife Service (435-789-0351, markhfuller@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the grant opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled "Weber River Watershed Improvements to Enhance BCT Habitat."
Which federal agency is behind this funding?
The notice was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Department of the Interior).
What type of announcement is this (competitive grant vs. notice of intent)?
This posting functions as a notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to a pre-identified partner. It is not a competitive solicitation or open call for new applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The agency stated its intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to Trout Unlimited.
Why is the award not being competed?
The award is tied to an unsolicited proposal submitted by Trout Unlimited that the Department of the Interior determined was unique or innovative and beneficial to program goals. This allowed the agency to proceed without competition under DOI policy 505 DM 2.14(B)(1).
What is the main goal of the project?
The primary purpose is to remove or reduce fish passage barriers and improve connectivity to upstream habitat in the Weber River watershed in Utah, with emphasis on Bonneville cutthroat trout (BCT), including juvenile fish.
What species is this project intended to benefit?
The project is focused on BCT (Bonneville cutthroat trout) and is also described as improving passage for other native or target fish species.
Where will the work take place?
The work is in the Weber River watershed in Utah, including the lower Weber River diversion fish passage structure, Strawberry Creek, and Gordon Creek.
What specific problem is the project trying to solve?
The project addresses structures and channel conditions that limit fish movement (fish passage barriers), reducing access to upstream habitats that would otherwise be available for rearing, refuge, and movement.
What are the three main project sites or components described?
The notice describes three focal areas: (1) the lower Weber River diversion fish passage structure, (2) the Strawberry Creek culvert, and (3) a barrier in Gordon Creek.
What work is planned at the lower Weber River diversion fish passage structure?
Trout Unlimited will research and apply fish passage design criteria related to water velocity, channel gradient, and depth, then construct a pool-and-weir style fish ladder. The design includes laterally placed gaps in boards to improve upstream passage for smaller, juvenile fish.
Why does the fish ladder design include laterally placed gaps in boards?
The notice explains that juvenile fish often struggle with traditional designs that can create excessive velocity or insufficient resting areas. The laterally placed gaps are intended to make upstream passage easier for smaller fish.
What issues are being addressed at the Strawberry Creek culvert?
The culvert can block upstream movement due to culvert hydraulics and smooth surfaces, which can be especially problematic during low flows or when water velocities are high.
What improvements are planned for the Strawberry Creek culvert?
Trout Unlimited will design, engineer, rebuild, and install baffles and artificial substrates within the culvert to slow water where needed, add roughness and microhabitats, and provide resting and refuge zones so fish can pass through and reach upstream habitat.
What work is planned for Gordon Creek?
The project will remove the existing obstruction and implement stream improvements to enable fish passage to additional upstream habitat. The in-stream work is expected to include construction of a step-pool complex and/or riffle reconstruction.
What are step-pool complexes or riffle reconstruction intended to achieve in this project?
As described in the notice, these approaches are commonly used to stabilize grade, dissipate energy, and create a sequence of passable hydraulic conditions, while also improving overall channel function and habitat complexity.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The agency plans to use a cooperative agreement, which indicates ongoing federal involvement or coordination during implementation.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F12AS00393.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
How much funding is available under this notice?
The estimated total funding is listed as $158,800, and the award ceiling is also $158,800.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $1,000.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are both August 21, 2012.
What were the closing dates listed for the opportunity?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both August 22, 2012.
Why is the application window so short?
The notice reflects a notice-of-intent structure with a pre-identified recipient rather than a typical open application period for competing applicants.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The announcement was archived on December 31, 2012.
If many entity types appear eligible in general fields, can new applicants apply anyway?
Even though the general eligibility fields list a wide range of entity types, the narrative makes clear the intent was to award directly to Trout Unlimited through the unsolicited proposal pathway, not to solicit new applications.
Who is the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Mark Fuller at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 435-789-0351. Email: markhfuller@fws.gov.
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