The Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Act Collaborative Program is offering this grant to support the recovery of listed endangered species, specifically the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow (RGSM), within the Middle Rio Grande (MRG) region. This grant is for the critical purpose of operating a facility dedicated to promoting RGSM recovery and significantly increasing its numbers in the wild through captive propagation and augmentation. Furthermore, it will ensure the maintenance of a robust captive population, serving as a vital precautionary measure against potential extinction from unforeseen environmental catastrophes. This initiative aims to achieve these conservation objectives while protecting existing water uses and adhering to all applicable state and federal laws and water rights.
Opportunity ID: 234895
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R13SS40017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Propagation of Rio Grande Silvery Minnow |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.537 — Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Upper Colorado Region |
| Description: | The Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Act Collaborative Program was formed by Congress to support the recovery of listed endangered species in the Middle Rio Grande (MRG) and to protect existing and future water uses while complying with applicable state and federal laws, existing water rights, and the Rio Grande Impact.
Operation of this facility will help promote recovery of the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow (RGSM) and increase its numbers in the wild through captive propagation and augmentation, as well as to maintain a captive population as a precautionary measure to prevent extinction from unforeseen catastrophe in the wild. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lila Duffin
Grant Mangement Specialist Phone 801-524-3647 Email:lduffin@usbr.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 234895 Full Announcement-1 -> biopark noi .pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lila Duffin Grant Mangement Specialist Phone 801-524-3647 Email: lduffin@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.537 | PKG00178113 | May 16, 2013 | May 30, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
234895 SF424-2.0.pdf
234895 SF424A-1.0.pdf
234895 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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