This grant supports a study on the diet and habitat preferences of Longfin Smelt in tidally-restored areas, specifically Napa-Sonoma Marsh and Alviso Marsh. The research aims to assess the potential role of tidal marsh restoration in providing nursery habitat for Longfin Smelt. Additionally, the grant will fund investigations on zooplankton prey abundance, salinity tolerance, turbidity requirements, larval buoyancy, and feeding needs of Longfin Smelt. The ultimate goal is to gather essential data for developing specific protocols for Longfin Smelt culture. The outcomes of the study will enhance our knowledge of Longfin Smelt habitat requirements, inform species recovery plans, and aid in making science-based management decisions for the species’ recovery.
Opportunity ID: 299414
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F18AS00006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | LFS Feeding Habits Study |
| 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: | 15.678 — Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 24, 2017 Due December 24, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 24, 2017 Due December 24, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $98,088 |
| Award Ceiling: | $98,088 |
| Award Floor: | $98,088 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Diet analysis on Longfin Smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys) caught in tidally-restored habitats in the Napa-Sonoma Marsh in North Bay and the Alviso Marsh in Lower South Bay will be conducted to assess the potential function of tidal marsh restoration for Longfin Smelt nursery habitat. In addition, zooplankton prey abundance and taxonomic diversity will be assessed where Longfin Smelt were captured. conduct preliminary studies to evaluate salinity tolerance and turbidity requirements in longfin smelt, as well conduct specific studies to assess larval buoyancy (associated with salinity) and feeding (associated with turbidity) needs, towards understanding the basic physiological requirements for this species. This will also facilitate our long term goal of providing basic knowledge needed for the successful development of LFS culture specific protocols and assist with rearing longfin smelt at the FCCL. This research will make significant contributions to our understanding of habitat requirements for longfin smelt recruitment. This information will be valuable for developing recovery plans for the species, and will help the Service in striking a regulatory balance by making informed, science based management decisions that contribute to the recovery of the species. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Administrative Officer Erik Anderson 9169302659
Erik_Anderson@fws.gov Email:Erik_Anderson@fws.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 299414 Full Announcement-Application funding opportunit -> F18AC00058_LFS Feeding Habits_NOFO (5).pdf
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