This grant from the Bureau of Reclamation is dedicated to the Delta Smelt Refugium and Recovery Investigation program, aimed at critical conservation efforts. The primary purpose of this financial assistance is to continue the vital work of developing a delta smelt refugial population. This refugium serves as an essential safeguard against the species’ extinction in the wild. Furthermore, the initiative seeks to establish a genetically sound population of captive fish, which will be instrumental for ongoing research. The grant also supports conducting a series of scientific experiments, providing crucial insights into smelt physiology, health, condition, and behavior, ultimately bolstering recovery efforts for this imperiled species.
Opportunity ID: 52976
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R10AS20014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Delta Smelt Refugium and Recovery Investigations |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | 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: | Mar 18, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 02, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,895,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,791,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,791,000 |
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 Mid-Pacific Region of the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) intends to issue a Notice of Intent for a Cooperative Agreements (CESU # 3FC810873) 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), for the following program: Delta Smelt Refugium and Recovery Investigation. BOR proposes to provide financial assistance for a cooperative effort to (i) continue development of a delta smelt refugial population as a safeguard against species extinction in the wild, (ii) create a genetically sound population of captive fish for research purposes, and (iii) conduct a series of experiments on smelt physiology, health, condition, and behavior.
A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4) is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) applies to this announcement. Information on CCR registration can be obtained via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Vivian Davis/Contract Specialist, by email at vdavis@usbr.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Vivian Davis
Contract Specialist Email:vdavis@usbr.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 52976 Full Announcement-1 -> notice of intent to award.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Vivian Davis Contract Specialist Email: vdavis@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.512 | PKG00017334 | Mar 18, 2010 | Apr 01, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
52976 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
52976 SF424A-1.0.pdf
52976 SF424C-1.0.pdf
52976 SF424B-1.1.pdf
52976 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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