Constant Fractional Marking/Tagging Program for Coleman and Nimbus Hatcheries Chinook Salmon

Post Date

July 30th 2014

Application Due Date

August 13th 2014

Funding Opportunity Number

R14AN20015

CFDA Number(s)

15.512

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Environment

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

State Governments

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $8143552

• Award Range:

  $0 - $8143552

Grant Description

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a cooperative agreement to Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission under the authority of Catalog of Federal 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 $8,143,552.00. Reclamation is providing $371,205.00 in Fiscal Year 2014. The purpose of this project is to is to mark and tag Chinook salmon at the Coleman and Nimbus hatcheries, and recover the tagged Chinook salmon from the ocean fisheries. The objectives of the project are to 1) evaluate the contribution rates of hatchery fish to Central Valley Chinook salmon populations, 2) monitor and evaluate the hatcheriesу Chinook salmon programs genetic and ecological effects on natural populations, 3) evaluate the success of restoration actions designed to increase natural production of Central Valley Chinook salmon, 4) estimate exploitation rates in ocean and inland fisheries, and 5) evaluate the impacts of straying on natural populations. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R14AN20015 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