Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR CGB 20 N012
This funding opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation (U.S. Department of the Interior) notice of intent to make a grant award to the University of California, Davis for a project titled "Producing Novel Genome-Level Resources for Vernal Pool Crustaceans of Conservation Concern in California." The work is being supported under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq., as amended), which is commonly used to authorize activities that help conserve fish and wildlife resources affected by federal water projects. The focus here is on California vernal pool crustaceans that are federally listed and have been impacted by the Central Valley Project, with the aim of generating new genome-scale genetic resources that can directly support conservation and recovery planning.
The planned award amount is estimated at $368,941.35 (with an award ceiling listed as $368,941). The opportunity is categorized as a continuation grant in the natural resources activity area (CFDA 15.564). Eligible applicants are identified as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and the intended recipient named in the announcement is UC Davis. The opportunity is associated with Funding Opportunity Number BOR-CGB-20-N012, created May 14, 2020, with an original closing date of May 28, 2020.
Programmatically, the project is described as producing genetic information for two species of federally listed vernal pool invertebrates. While the notice does not list the species names in the text provided, it makes clear that the deliverable is genome-level or genome-scale data (meaning more detailed and comprehensive than basic genetic markers). The practical purpose of these data is to improve the scientific foundation for conservation decisions, such as understanding population structure, genetic diversity, connectivity between populations, and other factors that can influence recovery actions and long-term species viability.
Administratively, this notice is not a competitive solicitation. It explicitly states that it is not a request for proposals and that the government has discretion to make a noncompetitive financial assistance award based on an internal policy reference (Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4)(2)). In other words, the Bureau of Reclamation is announcing its intention to award directly to UC Davis rather than opening the work up to competition. For anyone needing clarification about the announcement, the listed grants management contact is Thelma Mosley, Grants Management Specialist, reachable at tmosley@usbr.gov.Apply for BOR CGB 20 N012
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Producing Novel Genome-Level Resources for Vernal Pool Crustaceans of Conservation Concern in California" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.564.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 14, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2020 A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4)(2) is solely within the discretion of the Government.. (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 $368,941.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation (U.S. Department of the Interior) notice of intent to make a grant award to the University of California, Davis for a project titled "Producing Novel Genome-Level Resources for Vernal Pool Crustaceans of Conservation Concern in California."
Which agency is offering the award?
The Bureau of Reclamation, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is the agency associated with this planned grant award.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to generate new genome-level or genome-scale genetic resources for California vernal pool crustaceans of conservation concern, specifically federally listed vernal pool invertebrates impacted by the Central Valley Project. The resulting data are intended to directly support conservation and recovery planning.
What types of deliverables are expected?
The announcement describes the deliverables as genome-level or genome-scale genetic information for two species of federally listed vernal pool invertebrates. This implies comprehensive genomic resources rather than limited or basic genetic markers.
How will the genetic resources be used for conservation?
The notice indicates the data will improve the scientific foundation for conservation decisions, including analyzing population structure, genetic diversity, connectivity between populations, and other factors that can influence recovery actions and long-term species viability.
Which species are being studied?
The notice states the project will produce genetic information for two species of federally listed vernal pool invertebrates, but the species names are not provided in the information available here.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The project focuses on California vernal pool crustaceans, particularly those affected by the Central Valley Project.
What is the estimated award amount?
The planned award amount is estimated at $368,941.35, with an award ceiling listed as $368,941.
Is there an award ceiling?
Yes. The award ceiling is listed as $368,941.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR-CGB-20-N012.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 14, 2020.
What was the original closing date listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date listed is May 28, 2020.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a competitive solicitation and is not a request for proposals.
Can organizations other than UC Davis apply for this funding?
Based on the notice provided, the Bureau of Reclamation is announcing its intention to make a noncompetitive award directly to the University of California, Davis. While the eligibility category is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the intended recipient named in the announcement is UC Davis and the notice is not a request for proposals.
What type of grant is this categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as a continuation grant in the natural resources activity area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.564.
What legal authority supports this work?
The work is being supported under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq., as amended), which is described as an authority commonly used to authorize activities that help conserve fish and wildlife resources affected by federal water projects.
Why is this project tied to federal water projects?
The notice explains that the targeted federally listed vernal pool crustaceans have been impacted by the Central Valley Project, and the genomic resources are intended to support conservation and recovery planning for those affected species.
What policy allows the Bureau of Reclamation to make a noncompetitive award?
The notice references an internal policy basis for a noncompetitive financial assistance award: Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4)(2).
Who is the point of contact for questions about this notice?
The listed grants management contact is Thelma Mosley, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the contact person be reached?
The email provided for the grants management contact is tmosley@usbr.gov.
What is meant by "genome-level" or "genome-scale" in this context?
In the context of the notice, "genome-level" or "genome-scale" indicates genetic resources that are more detailed and comprehensive than basic genetic markers, with the intent to better inform conservation decisions.
What conservation questions might this genomic work help answer?
The notice specifically mentions improving understanding of population structure, genetic diversity, and connectivity among populations, as well as other factors relevant to recovery actions and long-term viability.
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