Quantifying Effects of Food Limitation on Seasonal Fecundity of Delta Smelt

The summary for the Quantifying Effects of Food Limitation on Seasonal Fecundity of Delta Smelt grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Quantifying Effects of Food Limitation on Seasonal Fecundity of Delta Smelt: The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a grant agreement to University of California, Davis under the authority of catalog for 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 $290,401.00 with Reclamation providing $290,401.00. The purpose of this project is to conduct a study to understand effects of food limitation on the reproductive output of delta smelt. The principal objectives of this experiment are to: (1) Monitor fish rearing based on food ration and fecundity, (2) Analyze the histological staging and hormones in delta smelt, and (3) Analyze the otolith, "ear-bones", of delta smelt during spawning events. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R13AS20030 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 [email protected].