Central Valley Project Fish Information Needs
ID: 356519Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR)

Award Range

$0 - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356519
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Reclamation is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Central Valley Project Fish Information Needs," aimed at addressing fish information needs within the Central Valley Project. Eligible applicants include nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, and the grant seeks to enhance fishery management and conservation through collaborative information-sharing and resource allocation. The total estimated program funding is $5 million, with no matching requirement, and applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. ET on December 23, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Steven Larson at snlarson@usbr.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    snlarson@usbr.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO.pdf
    The Central Valley Project Fish Information Needs Notice of Funding Opportunity (No. R24AS00329) announces a Question & Answer Seminar aimed at addressing funding opportunities related to fish information needs within the Central Valley Project. Scheduled for October 24, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., the seminar features key officials from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, including the CVPIA Administrator and the Financial Assistance Branch Chief. This event provides potential applicants with the opportunity to seek clarification on the funding process and discuss relevant topics related to fish conservation efforts. Registration is required for participation. The seminar reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing fishery management and conservation through collaborative information-sharing and resource allocation.
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