This grant is for conducting comprehensive water supply analyses at Coleman National Fish Hatchery’s (CNFH) Intake #2 on Battle Creek. The Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office seeks proposals for fluvial geomorphic, hydrologic, bathymetric, and terrestrial surveying, including sediment transport analysis. This essential data will inform the design of a future screened, fish-safe water diversion. The project aims to ensure adequate water for CNFH, a major salmonid production hatchery supporting economically vital sport fisheries. It also supports collaborative efforts with the US Bureau of Reclamation and California Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish a secondary population of endangered winter-run Chinook Salmon, addressing current aged infrastructure challenges and helping CNFH meet critical production goals.
Opportunity ID: 358583
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00274 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00274 Water Supply Analyses Project for Coleman National Fish Hatchery Intake 2 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Aquatic Conservation – Aquatic Invasive Species |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The final applicant will have to be approved by California Department of Fish and Wildlife |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office (RBFWO), Battle Creek Program, is soliciting proposals for fluvial geomorphic, hydrologic, bathymetric and terrestrial surveying including a sediment transport analysis to provide the baseline data necessary for the future design of a screened and fish-safe diversion at the Intake #2 location on Battle Creek. These analyzes should assess stream conditions, model flow and sediment regimes, and thereby inform the plan to ensure adequate water diversions for Coleman National Fish Hatchery (CNFH) in perpetuity. CNFH also is the location of one of the largest production hatcheries in the continental United States, producing tens of millions of salmonids annually, supporting an economically important sport fishery. RBFWO, CNFH, US Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife have been working collaboratively on a multi-benefit water infrastructure improvement program. Part of that program focuses on establishing a population of endangered winter-run Chinook Salmon into Battle Creek, so they have a secondary population outside the Sacramento River. CNFH has been chosen as a prime site for us to raise these fish in addition to its sport fishing production goals, but currently the water intake system does not meet specific standards and are under an aged infrastructure review being led by BOR. Under this review a new water intake system is to be added along with updating older water intake structures. The analysis and model to be generated by this agreement would directly assist BOR with creating designs for updating this water intake and overall help CNFH meet their production goals. Required deliverables include a complete and comprehensive assessment for the future design team. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
RJ Bottaro
rj_bottaro@fws.gov Email:rj_bottaro@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 358583 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of__F25AS00274.pdf
Folder 358583 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> F25AS00274 Water Supply Analyses Project for Coleman National Fish Hatchery Intake 2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | RJ Bottaro rj_bottaro@fws.gov Email: rj_bottaro@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.608 | F25AS00274 | F25AS00274 Water Supply Analyses Project for Coleman National Fish Hatchery Intake 2 | PKG00290474 | Mar 20, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358583 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
358583 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
358583 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
358583 SF424A-1.0.pdf
358583 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358583 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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