Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR LC 17 N006
This funding opportunity is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on endangered native fish conservation in the Colorado River basin. The proposed cooperative agreement is designed to address one of the biggest barriers to successful recovery of two listed species, the bonytail and the razorback sucker: heavy predation pressure, especially after hatchery-reared fish are stocked into river or reservoir environments. Rather than concentrating only on producing and releasing fish, the intent here is to improve post-stocking survival by preparing fish to better cope with real-world predator threats and by evaluating whether habitat interventions can provide added protection.
The core work described involves a set of experiments to condition or "train" bonytail and razorback sucker so they may learn to recognize predators and exhibit avoidance behaviors after stocking. In practice, this kind of conditioning often includes controlled exposure to predator cues (such as sight, smell, or chemical alarm cues associated with predation events) in a way that encourages fish to associate those cues with danger. The overarching aim is to determine whether these fish can develop more effective anti-predator responses before release, which could translate into higher survival rates and, ultimately, better conservation outcomes. The agreement also includes research on the potential use of artificial habitats, exploring whether structures or habitat enhancements can function as refuges that reduce predator encounters and give stocked fish places to hide, rest, or forage more safely.
All experimental work is planned to take place at the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Aquatic Research and Conservation Center in Cornville, Arizona. Conducting the work at a specialized research and conservation facility indicates that the project will likely rely on controlled tanks or raceways, standardized husbandry, and repeatable experimental setups that allow researchers to compare conditioned versus unconditioned fish, or fish with and without access to artificial habitat features. The five-year timeframe suggests a multi-phase effort that can include iterative testing, refinement of conditioning methods, and possibly following fish performance across different life stages or release strategies, rather than a single short-term trial.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, meaning the federal agency typically expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance (for example, coordination on study design, milestones, reporting, or integration with broader Colorado River endangered fish recovery efforts). The funding activity category is environment, and the CFDA number listed is 15.538, which corresponds to Bureau of Reclamation assistance programs. Eligibility is limited to state governments, and the opportunity anticipates a single award.
Key opportunity details include the funding opportunity number BOR LC 17 N006, a creation date of May 19, 2017, and an original closing date of June 3, 2017. The stated award ceiling is $346,718, and the expected number of awards is one. Overall, the project is aimed at producing practical, science-backed techniques that can be applied to improve survival of stocked endangered fish, combining behavioral conditioning approaches with habitat-based strategies to reduce predation impacts in Colorado River recovery efforts.Apply for BOR LC 17 N006
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.538.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 03, 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 $346,718.00 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)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This opportunity is a Notice of Intent to Award from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It supports endangered native fish conservation in the Colorado River basin, with an emphasis on improving survival of stocked fish by reducing the impacts of predation.
Which species does the project focus on?
The work described targets two listed species: the bonytail and the razorback sucker.
What problem is the project trying to solve?
The project is intended to address a major barrier to recovery for these species: heavy predation pressure, especially after hatchery-reared fish are stocked into river or reservoir environments.
How is this approach different from only producing and releasing fish?
Instead of focusing only on producing and releasing hatchery fish, this effort aims to improve post-stocking survival. It does that by preparing fish to better cope with real predator threats and by evaluating whether habitat interventions can provide additional protection after release.
What is meant by conditioning or "training" the fish?
The core work includes experiments designed to condition bonytail and razorback sucker so they may learn to recognize predators and show avoidance behaviors after stocking.
What kinds of predator cues might be used in conditioning experiments?
Conditioning may involve controlled exposure to predator cues such as sight, smell, or chemical alarm cues associated with predation events, in a way that encourages fish to associate those cues with danger.
What is the main goal of conditioning fish before release?
The stated aim is to determine whether fish can develop more effective anti-predator responses before release, which could translate into higher survival rates and improved conservation outcomes.
Does the project include habitat-related work in addition to fish conditioning?
Yes. The agreement also includes research on potential use of artificial habitats, evaluating whether structures or habitat enhancements can act as refuges that reduce predator encounters and provide safer places for stocked fish to hide, rest, or forage.
Where will the experimental work be conducted?
All experimental work is planned to take place at the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Aquatic Research and Conservation Center in Cornville, Arizona.
What does conducting the project at a specialized facility imply about the research setup?
Based on the description, the work will likely rely on controlled tanks or raceways, standardized husbandry, and repeatable experimental setups. This allows comparisons such as conditioned versus unconditioned fish, or fish with and without access to artificial habitat features.
How long is the project period?
The timeframe described is five years.
Why is a five-year timeframe important for this project?
A five-year period suggests a multi-phase effort that can include iterative testing and refinement of conditioning methods, rather than a single short-term trial. It may also allow evaluation across different life stages or release strategies as described.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement during performance. The description suggests involvement could include coordination on study design, milestones, reporting, or integration with broader Colorado River endangered fish recovery efforts.
How is this opportunity categorized (funding type and activity area)?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, and the funding activity category is environment.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 15.538, which corresponds to Bureau of Reclamation assistance programs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (one expected award).
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $346,718.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BOR LC 17 N006.
When was this opportunity created?
The creation date listed is May 19, 2017.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is June 3, 2017.
What geographic area does the conservation effort relate to?
The effort is focused on endangered native fish conservation in the Colorado River basin, particularly improving outcomes after fish are stocked into river or reservoir environments in that broader system.
What kinds of results is the project intended to produce?
The project is aimed at producing practical, science-backed techniques to improve survival of stocked endangered fish by combining behavioral conditioning approaches with habitat-based strategies to reduce predation impacts.
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