Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00030
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- The DOI-FWS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wild LCT Population Monitoring: Genetic Evaluation of LCT recovery in the Truckee River, California/Nevada" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 09, 2015 and posted on Nov 09, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 16, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,001.00 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:
The grant opportunity titled "Wild LCT Population Monitoring: Genetic Evaluation of LCT recovery in the Truckee River, California/Nevada" is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) discretionary funding opportunity designed to support genetic monitoring work tied to the recovery of Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT) in the Truckee River system spanning California and Nevada. The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The program area falls under natural resources and is listed under CFDA number 15.608.
The core purpose of the award is to pay for laboratory support that enables genetic evaluation and monitoring activities described in the project summary. In practical terms, the funding is intended to support the lab-based portion of a monitoring program that uses established genetic tools to assess LCT populations. The recipient laboratory referenced in the announcement has already developed a set of 18 nuclear microsatellite loci specifically for Lahontan cutthroat trout. Microsatellite loci are commonly used genetic markers that help researchers identify individuals and populations, measure genetic diversity, examine relatedness, and track population structure over time. Because these markers are nuclear (inherited from both parents), they are particularly useful for detecting mixing among lineages and for evaluating hybridization.
A key feature of this opportunity is that diagnostic genetic markers are already available within that 18-locus panel for identifying the Pilot Peak strain of Lahontan cutthroat trout. Pilot Peak fish have been important in LCT conservation and reintroduction efforts, so being able to genetically distinguish that lineage supports recovery evaluations, broodstock tracking, and management decisions about stocking and population composition. In addition, the laboratory has a suite of markers used for hybrid analysis with rainbow trout, drawing on the methodology described in Ostberg and Rodrigues (2002). This matters because hybridization with rainbow trout can threaten the genetic integrity of native cutthroat trout populations. The grant is therefore aimed at supporting analyses that can detect and quantify hybridization, helping managers understand whether recovery actions are maintaining native genetic characteristics and reducing introgression risks.
Eligibility for applying is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which typically means state universities and similar public academic entities. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $30,001. The funding opportunity number is F16AS00030, and the posting and creation dates were both November 9, 2015. The closing date for applications was November 16, 2015, indicating a short application window and suggesting it may have been targeted or time-sensitive, possibly to align with a specific field season, ongoing monitoring timeline, or planned management actions in the Truckee River basin.
The legal authority for issuing the award is the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a-742j). That authority supports federal involvement in activities that benefit fish and wildlife resources, including research, management support, and conservation actions. Overall, this opportunity is narrowly focused on providing the lab capacity and genetic analysis tools needed to track the progress of Lahontan cutthroat trout recovery efforts in the Truckee River, with special emphasis on identifying the Pilot Peak lineage and evaluating potential hybridization with rainbow trout.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Wild LCT Population Monitoring: Genetic Evaluation of LCT recovery in the Truckee River, California/Nevada."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the main goal of the award?
The core purpose is to fund laboratory support for genetic evaluation and monitoring activities tied to Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT) recovery in the Truckee River system.
What kind of award is it: grant or cooperative agreement?
The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The program area is natural resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 15.608.
What species is the monitoring work focused on?
The work focuses on Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT), specifically supporting genetic monitoring associated with recovery efforts in the Truckee River basin.
What geographic area does the project cover?
The work is tied to the Truckee River system spanning California and Nevada.
What activities is the funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to support the lab-based portion of a monitoring program that uses established genetic tools to assess LCT populations.
What genetic tools are referenced in the opportunity?
The announcement references an established panel of 18 nuclear microsatellite loci developed specifically for Lahontan cutthroat trout.
What are nuclear microsatellite loci used for in this context?
They are genetic markers commonly used to identify individuals and populations, measure genetic diversity, examine relatedness, and track population structure over time. Because they are nuclear (inherited from both parents), they are especially useful for detecting mixing among lineages and evaluating hybridization.
Does the opportunity include tools to identify specific LCT lineages?
Yes. The 18-locus panel includes diagnostic genetic markers that can identify the Pilot Peak strain of Lahontan cutthroat trout.
Why is identifying the Pilot Peak strain important for this project?
Pilot Peak fish have been important in LCT conservation and reintroduction efforts. Being able to distinguish this lineage supports recovery evaluations, broodstock tracking, and management decisions related to stocking and population composition.
Does the opportunity address hybridization with other trout species?
Yes. The laboratory is described as having a suite of markers used for hybrid analysis with rainbow trout, based on the methodology described in Ostberg and Rodrigues (2002).
Why is hybrid analysis with rainbow trout relevant to LCT recovery monitoring?
Hybridization with rainbow trout can threaten the genetic integrity of native cutthroat trout populations. The funded analyses can help detect and quantify hybridization so managers can evaluate whether recovery actions are maintaining native genetic characteristics and reducing introgression risks.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, such as state universities and similar public academic entities.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $30,001.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F16AS00030.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posting and creation dates were both November 9, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date for applications was November 16, 2015.
How long was the application window?
Based on the dates provided (November 9, 2015 to November 16, 2015), the application window was very short, suggesting the opportunity may have been time-sensitive or aligned with an existing monitoring timeline.
What legal authority is cited for issuing this award?
The legal authority is the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a-742j).
What does the cited legal authority generally support?
As described in the opportunity summary, this authority supports federal involvement in activities that benefit fish and wildlife resources, including research, management support, and conservation actions.
Is the opportunity broadly focused or narrowly focused?
It is narrowly focused on providing lab capacity and genetic analysis needed to track the progress of Lahontan cutthroat trout recovery in the Truckee River, with emphasis on identifying the Pilot Peak lineage and evaluating potential hybridization with rainbow trout.
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