Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00291
The Lower American River Restoration Prioritization and Monitoring grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00291) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service award under the Department of the Interior designed to continue an ongoing, multi-year effort focused on improving natural resource management and restoring anadromous fish populations in Californias lower American River. The central purpose of the funding is to support the continued research and development of a structured decision making (SDM) model built with input from multiple stakeholders. This SDM model is intended to function as a practical decision-support tool that helps managers compare, prioritize, and sequence future restoration and resource management actions using the best available science and an agreed-upon framework for evaluating tradeoffs.
A major research component supported by this award is the continuation, through completion, of studies on juvenile Chinook salmon using genetics and otolith microchemistry. Otoliths are ear stones in fish that can record chemical signatures from the waters a fish has inhabited, so analyzing them can reveal movement patterns, habitat use, and rearing locations over time. When paired with genetic information, the research can strengthen understanding of where juvenile fish are coming from, how they move through the river system, and which habitats appear most important for successful rearing and survival. The opportunity emphasizes that the information produced by this work, together with findings from earlier Service-funded efforts, will be used to finish and refine the SDM model so it can better guide real-world restoration choices.
This Notice of Funding Opportunity is described as non-competitive and specifically directed to the Water Forum as a continuation and complement to a prior award. The intent is to avoid disruptions and allow the previously initiated research and model development work to be completed without restarting or re-scoping the project. The award is authorized under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Title 34, Public Law 102-575), which provides statutory backing for fish and wildlife restoration and related actions connected to Central Valley water projects and their impacts.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant with an activity focus spanning environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development (CFDA 15.648). Eligible applicants are listed as city or township governments, and the opportunity anticipates a single award with an award ceiling of $355,000. The posting indicates it was created on August 6, 2018, with an original closing date of August 13, 2018, reflecting a short application window consistent with a continuation award approach. Overall, the funding supports finishing targeted salmon science and delivering a stakeholder-informed SDM framework that can be used to prioritize future restoration and management investments on the lower American River.Apply for F18AS00291
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lower American River Restoration Prioritzation and Monitoring SAC water forum" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.648.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 06, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $355,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments.
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Lower American River Restoration Prioritization and Monitoring (F18AS00291) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Lower American River Restoration Prioritization and Monitoring.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F18AS00291.
Which federal agency is offering the award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding is meant to continue an ongoing, multi-year effort to improve natural resource management and restore anadromous fish populations in California's lower American River by supporting research and development of a Structured Decision Making (SDM) model.
What is the Structured Decision Making (SDM) model and how will it be used?
The SDM model is being developed as a practical decision-support tool. Its purpose is to help managers compare, prioritize, and sequence future restoration and resource management actions using the best available science and a stakeholder-agreed framework for evaluating tradeoffs.
Who is expected to provide input into the SDM model?
The SDM model is being built with input from multiple stakeholders, with the intent that the tool reflects an agreed-upon framework for assessing tradeoffs among potential actions.
What fish species and life stage are a major focus of the research?
A major research component focuses on juvenile Chinook salmon.
What kinds of studies on juvenile Chinook salmon are supported by this award?
The award supports continuation through completion of studies using genetics and otolith microchemistry.
What are otoliths and why are they important in this work?
Otoliths are ear stones in fish that can record chemical signatures from waters the fish has inhabited. By analyzing otolith microchemistry, researchers can infer movement patterns, habitat use, and rearing locations over time.
How do genetics and otolith microchemistry work together in this project?
When paired, genetic information and otolith microchemistry can strengthen understanding of where juvenile fish are coming from, how they move through the river system, and which habitats appear most important for successful rearing and survival.
How will the research results be used?
The information from the genetics and otolith work, together with findings from earlier U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-funded efforts, will be used to finish and refine the SDM model so it can better guide real-world restoration and management decisions on the lower American River.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is described as non-competitive.
Who is this non-competitive opportunity directed to?
It is specifically directed to the Water Forum as a continuation and complement to a prior award.
Why is the opportunity structured as a continuation award?
The intent is to avoid disruptions and allow previously initiated research and SDM model development to be completed without restarting or re-scoping the project.
What is the statutory authority for this award?
The award is authorized under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Title 34, Public Law 102-575), which supports fish and wildlife restoration and related actions connected to Central Valley water projects and their impacts.
What type of grant is this from an administrative standpoint?
This is described as a discretionary grant.
What is the program or CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA 15.648.
What activity areas does this opportunity cover?
The activity focus spans environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as city or township governments.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $355,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting indicates it was created on August 6, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is August 13, 2018.
How long was the application window based on the posted dates?
Based on the created date (August 6, 2018) and the original closing date (August 13, 2018), the application window was very short, which is consistent with a continuation-style, directed award.
What is the geographic focus of the work?
The work is focused on California's lower American River.
What are the main expected outcomes described in the opportunity?
The funding supports (1) finishing targeted science on juvenile Chinook salmon (genetics and otolith microchemistry) and (2) delivering a stakeholder-informed SDM framework that can be used to prioritize future restoration and management investments on the lower American River.
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