Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00212
The Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00212) is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. It sits in the research and development space tied to environmental and natural resource priorities (CFDA 15.664) and is aimed at supporting scientific work that informs fish and wildlife conservation and management. For this specific announcement, the focus is on Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus), a species of high conservation concern in the San Francisco Bay-Delta, and on understanding how turbidity (water cloudiness) influences their survival in the presence of predators.
At the center of the project is the idea that turbidity can function as a protective environmental condition for Delta Smelt. In clearer water, predators may be more effective hunters, and Delta Smelt may experience higher predation risk. In more turbid water, reduced visibility may interfere with predator foraging efficiency, change how prey behave, and ultimately affect survival. The proposed work is designed to test that protective role of turbidity in a structured way, not only by measuring predation outcomes directly, but also by examining how turbidity interacts with temperature, fish behavior, and development. Temperature is included because thermal conditions can change metabolism, activity levels, stress, and predator-prey interactions, potentially strengthening or weakening any protective benefit that turbidity provides.
The opportunity lays out three main scientific objectives. First, the project would evaluate how Delta Smelt respond to predator cues across different turbidity levels and thermal conditions, focusing specifically on individuals at about 120 days post hatch (120 dph), which suggests the work targets a particular life stage relevant to vulnerability and behavior. Second, it would examine growth and development under those same combinations of turbidity and temperature, while also comparing conditions with and without predator cues. That approach is meant to capture not only direct predation risk, but also indirect effects such as stress responses or altered foraging that can slow growth or affect development even when predators are not physically present. Third, the study would quantify actual predation rates of Delta Smelt across turbidity and temperature conditions and also evaluate predator-prey behavior, particularly under low-turbidity (clear-water) scenarios where visual interactions are more pronounced and behavioral dynamics may be easier to observe and interpret.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding instrument is a grant, with an award ceiling of $400,000. The eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating this call is intended for universities and similar public academic research institutions rather than private companies or nonprofits. The posting lists an original creation date of July 15, 2019 and an original closing date of August 12, 2019. The listing shows “Expected Awards: 0,” which can sometimes reflect how the opportunity was recorded in the system rather than a guarantee about outcomes, but it does signal that applicants would need to read the full announcement carefully for details on selection plans and whether the call is tied to a specific anticipated project or partner.
The legal authorities behind the opportunity include the Fish and Wildlife Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Together, those statutes frame the federal government’s role in conserving fish and wildlife, coordinating conservation considerations with water and development activities, improving fish and wildlife resources, and supporting research and actions related to species protected under the ESA. In practical terms, the research supported here is meant to produce actionable evidence about habitat conditions (turbidity and temperature) that may improve survival outcomes for Delta Smelt, helping resource managers make better-informed decisions about habitat restoration, water operations, and conservation strategies that reduce predation pressure and support recovery.Apply for F19AS00212
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.664.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 15, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2019. (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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F19AS00212.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the CFDA number and general program area?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.664 and is described as being in the research and development space tied to environmental and natural resource priorities.
What species is the research focused on?
The specific focus of this announcement is Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus), a species of high conservation concern in the San Francisco Bay-Delta.
What environmental factor is being studied and why?
The project centers on turbidity (water cloudiness) and how it influences Delta Smelt survival in the presence of predators. The underlying concept is that turbidity may act as a protective condition because reduced visibility can interfere with predator foraging efficiency and change predator-prey interactions.
Why does the opportunity also include temperature?
Temperature is included because thermal conditions can affect metabolism, activity levels, stress, and predator-prey dynamics. Those changes could strengthen or weaken any protective benefit that turbidity provides.
What is the main conservation question this project is trying to answer?
The work is designed to test whether turbidity functions as a protective environmental condition for Delta Smelt, particularly by reducing predation risk and influencing predator-prey behavior and survival outcomes under different conditions.
What are the main scientific objectives described in the announcement?
The opportunity describes three primary objectives: (1) evaluate how Delta Smelt respond to predator cues across different turbidity levels and thermal conditions, (2) examine growth and development under combinations of turbidity and temperature while comparing conditions with and without predator cues, and (3) quantify actual predation rates across turbidity and temperature conditions and evaluate predator-prey behavior, especially in low-turbidity (clear-water) scenarios.
What life stage of Delta Smelt is highlighted for the predator-cue response work?
The predator-cue response objective specifically mentions individuals at about 120 days post hatch (120 dph), indicating a targeted life stage for that part of the study.
What are “predator cues” in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the announcement language, predator cues are signals associated with predators that can trigger prey responses even when predators are not physically present. The project uses predator cues to study behavioral and indirect effects alongside direct predation measurements.
Does the project only measure direct predation?
No. In addition to quantifying actual predation rates, the project is designed to examine indirect effects of predation risk, such as stress responses or altered foraging behavior that could slow growth or affect development even when predators are not physically present.
Why are low-turbidity (clear-water) conditions specifically mentioned for behavior evaluation?
The announcement notes that in clear water, visual interactions are more pronounced and predator-prey behavioral dynamics may be easier to observe and interpret.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $400,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning universities and similar public academic research institutions.
Are private companies or nonprofits eligible applicants under this announcement?
Based on the stated eligibility, the opportunity is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, so it is not presented as open to private companies or nonprofits.
What are the key dates listed for the opportunity?
The posting lists an original creation date of July 15, 2019 and an original closing date of August 12, 2019.
What does “Expected Awards: 0” mean?
The listing shows “Expected Awards: 0.” The description notes this can reflect how the opportunity was recorded in the system rather than a guarantee about outcomes, but it is also a signal to review the full announcement carefully for details on selection plans and whether the call is tied to a specific anticipated project or partner.
What statutes or legal authorities support this opportunity?
The legal authorities cited include the Fish and Wildlife Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act, and the Endangered Species Act.
How do those legal authorities relate to the research described?
Together, these statutes frame the federal role in conserving fish and wildlife, coordinating conservation considerations with water and development activities, improving fish and wildlife resources, and supporting research and actions related to ESA-protected species. In practical terms for this opportunity, the research is intended to produce actionable evidence about habitat conditions (turbidity and temperature) that may improve Delta Smelt survival outcomes.
What is the intended management or real-world use of the research results?
The announcement indicates the work should help resource managers make better-informed decisions about habitat restoration, water operations, and conservation strategies that reduce predation pressure and support Delta Smelt recovery.
Where is the conservation context for this project located?
The species and conservation concern described are specific to the San Francisco Bay-Delta.
What is the overall theme of the study design described?
The overall theme is a structured evaluation of how turbidity and temperature interact with predation risk, including both behavioral responses to predator cues and measured predation outcomes, with additional attention to growth and development impacts.
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