Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00287
The Central Valley Improvement (CVI) Anadromous Fish Restoration (AFR) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00287) is a discretionary federal funding action administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.648, within the Natural Resources funding activity category. The funding instrument identified is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination on study design, data sharing, and technical oversight), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal agency participation.
The core purpose of the project described is to estimate the abundance of juvenile winter-run Chinook salmon as they move into and out of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The approach highlighted in the synopsis combines genetic monitoring data with empirical estimates of trawl efficiency derived from releases of fish marked with coded wire tags and tracked using acoustic telemetry. In practical terms, the project is aimed at turning sampling data from trawl surveys into more reliable population-abundance estimates by correcting for how effectively trawling gear captures fish under real Delta conditions. Genetic monitoring is emphasized as a way to identify or assign juveniles to the winter-run stock, which is essential in a mixed-stock environment where multiple Chinook runs may be present.
The notice is explicitly described as a "Notice of Intent to Award" to Fish Metrics Inc., indicating the agency had already identified a specific recipient and was announcing its intent rather than conducting a broad, open competition for new applicants. Even though the listing includes an "Eligible Applicants: Others" field, the wording of the announcement makes clear the practical effect: this particular posting is meant to document the planned award to a named entity rather than solicit new proposals from the general public.
From the funding details provided, the award ceiling is listed as $400,000, and the announcement notes an expectation of five awards. The posting was created on August 15, 2017, with an original closing date of August 20, 2017, reflecting a very short public posting window that is common for intent-to-award notices and other limited-competition actions. Overall, the opportunity supports applied fisheries monitoring and restoration science tied to CVI AFR goals, focusing specifically on improving estimates of juvenile winter-run Chinook salmon abundance and movement through the Delta by integrating genetics, tagging, and telemetry with trawl-efficiency calibration.Apply for F17AS00287
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Central Valley Improvement (CVI) Anadromous Fish Restoration (AFR)" 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 15, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2017. (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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the Central Valley Improvement (CVI) Anadromous Fish Restoration (AFR) opportunity. It is commonly referenced as CVI AFR Anadromous Fish Restoration (AFR).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F17AS00287.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding action administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.648.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument identified is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
In this posting, a cooperative agreement is described as a funding mechanism where the agency expects substantial involvement during the project period. Examples mentioned include coordination on study design, data sharing, and technical oversight, rather than issuing a grant with minimal agency participation.
What is the primary purpose of the project described in the notice?
The core purpose is to estimate the abundance of juvenile winter-run Chinook salmon as they move into and out of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
What geographic or ecological area is the project focused on?
The project focuses on juvenile winter-run Chinook salmon movement into and out of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
What scientific approach is highlighted for estimating abundance?
The synopsis describes an approach that combines genetic monitoring data with empirical estimates of trawl efficiency derived from releases of fish marked with coded wire tags and tracked using acoustic telemetry.
Why is trawl efficiency important in this project?
The project aims to turn sampling data from trawl surveys into more reliable population-abundance estimates by correcting for how effectively trawling gear captures fish under real Delta conditions.
How does the project plan to estimate trawl efficiency?
Trawl efficiency is described as being estimated empirically using releases of fish marked with coded wire tags and then tracked using acoustic telemetry.
What role does genetic monitoring play in the project?
Genetic monitoring is emphasized as a way to identify or assign juvenile salmon to the winter-run stock, which is important because the Delta is described as a mixed-stock environment where multiple Chinook runs may be present.
What species and life stage are being studied?
The work centers on juvenile winter-run Chinook salmon.
Is this listing an open competitive solicitation for new applicants?
No. The notice is explicitly described as a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning it is announcing the agency's intent to make an award rather than conducting a broad, open competition for new applicants.
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The notice indicates an intent to award to Fish Metrics Inc.
If the listing says "Eligible Applicants: Others," can the public still apply?
Based on the wording provided, the practical effect of the posting is to document a planned award to a named entity (Fish Metrics Inc.) rather than solicit new proposals from the general public, even though an "Eligible Applicants: Others" field appears in the listing.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $400,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement notes an expectation of five awards.
When was the posting created?
The posting was created on August 15, 2017.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 20, 2017.
Why was the public posting window so short?
The information provided notes that the very short public posting window is common for intent-to-award notices and other limited-competition actions.
How does this opportunity relate to CVI AFR goals?
The opportunity supports applied fisheries monitoring and restoration science tied to CVI AFR goals, with a specific focus on improving estimates of juvenile winter-run Chinook salmon abundance and movement through the Delta.
What is the key outcome the project is trying to improve?
The project focuses on improving how trawl survey sampling data are translated into abundance estimates, specifically by integrating genetics, tagging, and telemetry to calibrate trawl efficiency under real Delta conditions.
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