Quantifying Effects of Food Limitation on Seasonal Fecundity of Delta Smelt

Post Date

July 2nd 2013

Application Due Date

July 16th 2013

Funding Opportunity Number

R13AS20030

CFDA Number(s)

15.512

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Environment

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $290401

• Award Range:

  $1 - $290401

Grant Description

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a grant agreement to University of California, Davis under the authority of catalog for domestic assistance (CFDA) 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). Estimated total amount of agreement is $290,401.00 with Reclamation providing $290,401.00. The purpose of this project is to conduct a study to understand effects of food limitation on the reproductive output of delta smelt. The principal objectives of this experiment are to: (1) Monitor fish rearing based on food ration and fecundity, (2) Analyze the histological staging and hormones in delta smelt, and (3) Analyze the otolith, рear-bonesс, of delta smelt during spawning events. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R13AS20030 for additional information) A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) & (4) is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Megan Bryant/Grants Management Specialist, by e-mail at mbryant@usbr.gov.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Bureau of Reclamation

• Agency Contact:

  Megan Bryant
  Grants Management Specialist
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  mbryant@usbr.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  mbryant@usbr.gov

• Location:

  Bureau of Reclamation - Mid-Pacific Region