Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR MP 18 N030
The Tidal Parr Study grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR-MP-18-N030) is a discretionary environmental grant issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is being pursued under CFDA 15.512, authorized by the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). The Bureau of Reclamation stated its intent to make a single award in the form of a grant agreement to the California Department of Water Resources, which is the eligible applicant category identified (state governments). The projected total value of the agreement is up to $750,000, with $250,000 of that amount identified as being provided in Fiscal Year 2018.
Programmatically, the project is centered on improving scientific understanding of juvenile salmon (salmonids) in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and Suisun Bay. The first objective is to expand and carry out a planned field study focused on juvenile salmon distribution, abundance, and growth. A key feature of the study design is that sampling locations and methods are intended to emphasize restored marshes and marshes that are expected to be restored soon. In practical terms, the study is meant to generate clearer evidence about how tidal marsh restoration influences where young salmon are found, how many are using these habitats, and whether these habitats support better growth during critical life stages.
The second objective is to ensure the findings are not just descriptive, but directly usable for management decisions. Data from the study are intended to be translated into quantitative inputs for the CVPIA Science Integration Team models, including salmon life-cycle models and structured decision-making tools. The purpose of updating these models is to strengthen restoration planning by helping agencies prioritize which restoration projects to pursue and refine how those projects are designed, using results grounded in measured biological responses rather than assumptions.
This notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award and not a competitive solicitation. The Bureau of Reclamation cites Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4) as the basis for not competing the financial assistance award, making clear that the decision to proceed noncompetitively is entirely at the government’s discretion. The opportunity record lists an original closing date of August 30, 2018, and a creation date of August 16, 2018, but because the announcement is not requesting proposals, those dates function more as administrative markers than an invitation for open submissions. Questions were directed to Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist, at mbryant@usbr.gov.Apply for BOR MP 18 N030
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tidal Parr Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 16, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Tidal Parr Study (BOR-MP-18-N030)
What is the Tidal Parr Study grant opportunity?
The Tidal Parr Study is a discretionary environmental grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It appears as Funding Opportunity Number (FON) BOR-MP-18-N030 and is pursued under CFDA 15.512.
Who is the federal agency offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the legal authority for this grant?
The opportunity is authorized by the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA), Public Law 102-575, specifically Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e).
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. This announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award, not a competitive solicitation. It is not requesting proposals from the public.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The Bureau of Reclamation cites Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4) as the basis for not competing the financial assistance award, and states that proceeding noncompetitively is at the government’s discretion.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The Bureau of Reclamation stated its intent to make a single award to the California Department of Water Resources.
Which applicant category is identified as eligible?
The eligible applicant category identified is state governments.
How many awards does the Bureau of Reclamation intend to make under this notice?
The Bureau of Reclamation indicated an intent to make a single award.
What type of award is planned?
The planned award is a grant agreement.
What is the projected total funding amount?
The projected total value of the agreement is up to $750,000.
How much funding is identified for Fiscal Year 2018?
$250,000 of the total amount is identified as being provided in Fiscal Year 2018.
What is the main focus of the project funded by this grant?
The project focuses on improving scientific understanding of juvenile salmon (salmonids) in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and Suisun Bay, with an emphasis on how tidal marsh restoration relates to juvenile salmon distribution, abundance, and growth.
What species or life stage is being studied?
The study centers on juvenile salmon (salmonids), including their distribution, abundance, and growth during critical life stages.
What geographic area does the study cover?
The study is focused on the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and Suisun Bay.
What are the project’s objectives?
The project has two stated objectives: (1) expand and carry out a planned field study on juvenile salmon distribution, abundance, and growth, and (2) translate study data into quantitative inputs for management models and tools used for restoration planning.
What will the field study measure?
The field study is intended to measure juvenile salmon distribution, abundance, and growth.
How are sampling locations and methods expected to be selected?
The study design indicates that sampling locations and methods are intended to emphasize restored marshes and marshes that are expected to be restored soon.
Why does the study emphasize restored marshes and soon-to-be restored marshes?
The stated intent is to generate clearer evidence about how tidal marsh restoration influences where young salmon are found, how many use those habitats, and whether those habitats support better growth.
How will the study’s findings be used for management decisions?
The notice states that study data will be translated into quantitative inputs for CVPIA Science Integration Team models, including salmon life-cycle models and structured decision-making tools, to strengthen restoration planning.
Which models or decision tools are specifically mentioned?
The opportunity mentions CVPIA Science Integration Team models, including salmon life-cycle models and structured decision-making tools.
What is the intended benefit of updating these models?
The stated purpose is to strengthen restoration planning by helping agencies prioritize restoration projects and refine project design using results grounded in measured biological responses rather than assumptions.
Does the notice include a deadline to submit proposals?
The record lists an original closing date of August 30, 2018, but the notice explains the announcement is not requesting proposals, so the dates function as administrative markers rather than an open submission deadline.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity record lists a creation date of August 16, 2018.
Who can be contacted with questions about this notice?
Questions were directed to Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist, at mbryant@usbr.gov.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is being pursued under CFDA 15.512.
What does it mean that this is a Notice of Intent to Award?
Based on the text provided, it means the Bureau of Reclamation is announcing its intent to proceed with a single, noncompetitive grant agreement to the identified recipient rather than inviting proposals from multiple applicants.
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