The Bureau of Reclamation is offering this grant to San Francisco State University to conduct a vital study on zooplankton distributions. This grant, totaling $220,684.00, is for the purpose of understanding how the copepod prey of delta smelt varies across deep and shallow areas within the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary’s low salinity zone. The project aims to investigate zooplankton abundance and distribution at fine spatial and temporal scales, particularly between deep channels and shallow shoals. This information will be used to assess the adequacy of current long-term monitoring programs for characterizing zooplankton relevant to delta smelt feeding. Furthermore, the study will provide crucial insights into the value of shallow and deep habitats, informing future restoration designs to support delta smelt populations.
Opportunity ID: 235413
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R13AS20015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Zooplankton Distributions on a Scale Relevant to Feeding by Delta Smelt |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| 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: | May 23, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 07, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $220,684 |
| Award Ceiling: | $220,684 |
| Award Floor: | $220,684 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Special district governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Individuals Private 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 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 $220,684.00, with Reclamation providing $220,684.00. The purpose of this project is to conduct a study to understand how distribution of the copepod prey of delta smelt varies within and between deep and shallow areas in the low salinity zone of the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary. The principal objectives of this experiment are to: (1) Investigate how zooplankton abundance and distribution varies between deep channels and shallow shoals at fine temporal and spatial scale in the low salinity zone of the estuary, (2) Utilize the above information to determine if long-term monitoring programs are adequately characterizing zooplankton abundances and distributions at a scale relevant to feeding by delta smelt, and (3) Assess the information about the value of shallow and deep habitats to understand how to promote future restoration designs. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R13AS20015 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 235413 Full Announcement-1 -> r13as20015 rf-102 noi.pdf
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