The Bureau of Reclamation is offering this grant to San Francisco State University to conduct crucial research on phytoplankton bloom formation and sediment nutrient fluxes within the Low Salinity Zone (LSZ). This grant is for the purpose of validating a phytoplankton bloom model through intensive field sampling and mesocosm experiments, providing essential knowledge for predicting restoration action consequences, particularly regarding previously unstudied Delta sediment nutrient fluxes. Objectives include mapping LSZ nutrients and phytoplankton quantum yield, assessing phytoplankton response to elevated ammonium in experimental enclosures, and evaluating nutrient flux from sediments concerning salinity and pH. This project, totaling $381,061.00, aims to enhance understanding of aquatic ecosystem dynamics.
Opportunity ID: 231133
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R13AS20020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Study of Low Salinity Zone Phytoplankton Bloom Formation and Sediment Nurtrient Fluxes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| 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: | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $311,061 |
| Award Ceiling: | $311,061 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Mid-Pacific Region |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a grant agreement to San Francisco State University 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 3407(e). Estimated total amount of agreement is $381,061.00, with Reclamation providing $311,061.00 and Recipients cost share of $70,000.00. The purpose of this study is to conduct intensive field sampling and additional mesocosm experiments to validate the phytoplankton bloom model and provide the knowledge required to predict the consequences of restoration actions since studies of nutrient fluxes from Delta sediment have not been previously conducted. The principal objectives of this experiment are to: (1) Conduct surface mapping surveys of nutrients and phytoplankton quantum yield in the LSZ, (2) Perform quantum yield determinations using experimental enclosures to investigate how the phytoplankton respond to experimentally elevated ammonium concentration in water collected from the same three locations and (3) Assess the information about the flux of nutrients from the sediments and how these fluxes are affected by salinity, pH and other factors. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R13AS20020 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 231133 Full Announcement-1 -> r13as20020 rf-102 noi.pdf
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