This grant from the Bureau of Reclamation is for the purpose of enhancing the conservation and management of native vernal pool plant species in California. Awarded to the University of California, Merced, this project seeks to improve the conservation of these critical plant species through several key initiatives. These include developing more accurate protocols for identifying plant species directly from soil samples, enhancing the precision of vernal pool plant species richness estimates, and advancing genetic marker resource development for listed species. Furthermore, the project will undertake comprehensive population genetic investigations of threatened vernal pool species. This $389,831.15 cooperative agreement, issued under authorities like the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, is a non-competitive award by the Bureau of Reclamation. It aims to provide significant public benefits by contributing to the ecological preservation and improved understanding of California’s unique vernal pool ecosystems.
Opportunity ID: 295091
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-MP-17-0009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | University of California, Merced |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.564 — Central Valley Project Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $389,831 |
| Award Ceiling: | $389,831 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private institutions of higher education |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a cooperative agreement to University of California, Merced under the authority of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 15.564, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq., of 1956 (FWCA), Departmental Manual 255 DM 1. Estimated total amount of agreement is $389,831.15 with the Recipient providing a total of $0.00. Reclamation is providing $389,831.15 in Fiscal Year 2017. As a benefit to the public, this project is to improve conservation and management of native vernal pool plant species in California through improved protocols for soil plant species identification from soil samples, enhanced vernal pool plant species richness estimates, genetic marker resource development for listed species, and population genetic investigation of threatened vernal pool species. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. BOR-MP-17-N0009 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 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Teresa Brown
Grants Management Specialist Email:tebrown@usbr.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 295091 Full Announcement-Synopsis -> BOR-MP-17-0009 Synopsis.pdf
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