The Bureau of Reclamation is offering a cooperative agreement grant of $1,347,534.00 to the California Department of Fish and Game. This grant provides continued support for essential field sampling, special studies, and data syntheses. Its central purpose is to thoroughly investigate and determine the precise causes and the full magnitude of the abrupt decline in several pelagic fish species, notably the listed delta smelt, and zooplankton within the Estuary. These declines were first observed in 2002, and despite the time elapsed, population densities have not recovered, with the underlying reasons remaining unclear. The objective is to gain a comprehensive understanding of these critical ecological changes.
Opportunity ID: 55543
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R10AS20029 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pelagic Organism Decline Investigations |
| Opportunity Category: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Decline of several pelagic fish species |
| 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: | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 13, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,347,534 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,347,534 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Mid-Pacific Region |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a cooperative agreement to California Department of Fish and Game, under the authority of catalog for domestic assistance (CFDA) 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(1) and (2). Estimated amount: $1,347,534.00. Reclamation proposes to provide financial assistance to continue support for field sampling, special studies, and data syntheses focused on determining the causes and consequences of the abrupt declines in the abundance of several pelagic fish species, including the listed delta smelt, observed in 2002. To date, there has been no recovery of population densities, and there is as yet no clear explanation of the causes for the declines. The objective is to investigate and determine the magnitude of the apparent decline in pelagic fishes and zooplankton in the Estuary. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R10AS20029 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 Mary Sims/Grants Officer, by email at msims@usbr.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mary Sims
Contract Specialist Email:msims@usbr.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 55543 Full Announcement-1 -> notice of intent to award r10as20029.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mary Sims Contract Specialist Email: msims@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.512 | PKG00019471 | Jun 29, 2010 | Jul 14, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55543 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
55543 SF424A-1.0.pdf
55543 SF424C-1.0.pdf
55543 SF424B-1.1.pdf
55543 SF424D-1.1.pdf