The Bureau of Reclamation is offering a grant to the University of California, Davis under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act for Delta Smelt Research and Refuge Population Development. The grant aims to support the creation of a delta smelt refugial population, establish a genetically sound captive fish population for research, and conduct experiments on smelt physiology and behavior. Total funding amounts to $9,996,222.00 with $1,939,074.00 provided in Fiscal Year 2015. The closing date for this grant opportunity is February 27, 2015. For more information, contact Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist at mbryant@usbr.gov.
Opportunity ID: 274488
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R15AN20003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Delta Smelt Research and Refuge Population Development |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.512 — Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 13, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,996,222 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,939,074 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a cooperative agreement to University of California, Davis under the authority of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). Estimated total amount of agreement is $9,996,222.00. Reclamation is providing $1,939,074.00 in Fiscal Year 2015. The objectives of the project are to: 1) Continue the development of a delta smelt refugial population as a safeguard against species extinction in the wild; 2) Create a genetically sound population of captive fish for research purposes, and 3) Conduct a series of experiments on smelt physiology, health, condition and behavior. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R15AN20003 for additional information) A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) & (4) is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Megan Bryant/Grants Management Specialist, by e-mail at mbryant@usbr.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Bryant
Grants Management Specialist Email:mbryant@usbr.gov |
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Folder 274488 Full Announcement-2 -> r15an20003 revisesd rf-102_noi ucd.pdf
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