The Bureau of Reclamation is offering a grant to University of California, Davis for a research project focusing on understanding the relationship between delta smelt distribution, their food supply, and nutrient dynamics impacted by water management. The study aims to provide nutrient and algae monitoring support, evaluate nutrient dynamics in the Sacramento Ship Channel, investigate the role of nutrients in regulating algae and zooplankton, and conduct nutrient enrichment experiments. This grant, under CFDA 15.512, aims to enhance knowledge of aquatic ecosystems to improve water management practices in the Central Valley Project area.
Opportunity ID: 178974
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | R12AS20023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Nutrient and Food Resource Dynamics in Delta Aquatic Ecosystems |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.512 — Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Jun 21, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jun 21, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 05, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 05, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 06, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 575,678 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $575,678 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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 University of California, Davis 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 $575,678.00. The purpose of this agreement is directed at improving the understanding of the relationship between the distribution of delta smelt, the density and composition of their food supply and the nutrient and contaminant dynamics that may be affected by water management activities. The principal objectives of this study are to: (1) Provide nutrient and algae monitoring support for the Fall Adaptive Management Program; (2) Evaluate the nutrients, algae, and zooplankton dynamics for the Sacramento Ship Channel, a survey site within the FallX2 range; (3) Investigate the role of nutrient concentration and composition in regulating the abundance and composition of suspended algae and zooplankton across a gradient of environmental conditions; and (4) Continue large-scale nutrient enrichment enrichments focused on determining the relationship between concentration and composition of nutrients and the suspended algal community. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R12AS20023 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: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Erroneously left the CFDA field blank. | Jun 21, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1