This grant, offered by the Reclamation Department, aims to continue and enhance environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling techniques for brook trout suppression in the Upper Malheur River, building upon a previous project with the Burns Paiute Tribe. The primary purpose is to experiment with increased field and lab sample replicates to assess and improve the detection sensitivity of eDNA methods. Additionally, the grant will support piloting a novel field DNA filtration device. This new device is designed to facilitate sampling larger water volumes without increased logistical burden, thereby significantly boosting the sensitivity and efficiency of eDNA-based detection, critical for effective aquatic species management.
Opportunity ID: 192174
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R12SS11015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Brook Trout Suppression in the Upper Malheur River |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.517 — Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 27, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $79,150 |
| Award Ceiling: | $79,150 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Pacific Northwest Region |
| Description: | In 2011, Reclamation funded an initial project with Burns Paiute Tribe (Tribe) to develop the use of environmental DNA sampling (eDNA) as a surrogate tool in comparison to more time consuming and/or invasive sampling techniques.
As a continuation of this sampling, Reclamation intends to enter into an agreement with the Tribe to experiment with increased replicates of field and lab samples and to measure the resulting effect on the detection sensitivity of this technique, as well as to pilot a new field DNA filtration device, which would allow more water to be sampled without packing out more water. The new device should increase the sensitivity of this lab method by allowing field personnel to filter greater quantities of water than is possible to pack out of field sites, or is unreasonable to ship for process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melinda Ritacco
Financial Assistance Specialist Phone 208-378-5103 Email:mritacco@usbr.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 192174 Full Announcement-1 -> r12ss11015__noi_ final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Melinda Ritacco Financial Assistance Specialist Phone 208-378-5103 Email: mritacco@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.517 | PKG00138671 | Aug 14, 2012 | Aug 28, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
192174 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
192174 SF424A-1.0.pdf
192174 SF424C-1.0.pdf
192174 SF424B-1.1.pdf
192174 SF424D-1.1.pdf