Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00205
The grant opportunity titled "Conduct Fall Chinook Salmon Spawning Escapement Enumeration Projects" (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00205) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, focused on natural resources work under CFDA 15.608. Its purpose is to support annual spawning escapement surveys for fall Chinook salmon in the mainstem Klamath River. These surveys are a core monitoring activity intended to measure the number of wild Chinook that successfully return to spawn, which is a key input for managing the stock and setting appropriate harvest levels.
The work described centers on field surveys led by the Karuk Fisheries Program, conducted along a defined section of the Klamath River stretching from Iron Gate Dam downstream to the Happy Camp area. Survey crews float targeted river reaches and systematically locate, count, and map both adult fish and redds (spawning nests). By documenting where fish and redds are found and how many are observed, the project produces spatial and abundance information that helps characterize spawning distribution and overall escapement in the river.
A major reason this data matters is that it feeds directly into fisheries management decisions. The information gathered through these surveys, along with the annual Klamath River fall Chinook in-river escapement report produced by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, is used by the Klamath Fisheries Management Council when determining harvest levels and broader management measures for Klamath River fall Chinook stocks. In other words, the monitoring results help balance fishing opportunities with conservation needs by grounding harvest decisions in current, river-based indicators of returning spawners.
The opportunity also highlights collaboration among tribal and federal partners. The surveys are conducted in cooperation with the Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office, and the notice states that the Karuk Tribe and the Arcata Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would work together during the 2019 survey season. This cooperative approach reflects shared responsibilities and coordination between tribal fisheries programs and federal fish and wildlife staff in collecting standardized data for regional management.
In terms of administrative details, eligible applicants were federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The expected number of awards was one, with an award ceiling of $97,488, and the opportunity record was created on May 1, 2019. Importantly, the posting is explicitly a notice of intent and indicates the opportunity had already been awarded to the Yurok Tribe, meaning it was not an open competitive solicitation at the time of posting and was published primarily to document the intended/actual award and the scope of work it would fund.Apply for F19AS00205
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conduct Fall Chinook Salmon Spawning Escapement Enumeration Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 01, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT. THE OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN AWARDED TO THE YUROK TRIBE.. (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 $97,488.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conduct Fall Chinook Salmon Spawning Escapement Enumeration Projects."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F19AS00205.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.608.
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The purpose is to support annual spawning escapement surveys for fall Chinook salmon in the mainstem Klamath River. The surveys are a core monitoring activity used to measure how many wild Chinook successfully return to spawn.
What is "spawning escapement" in the context of this opportunity?
In this notice, spawning escapement refers to the number of wild fall Chinook salmon that successfully return to the river and make it to spawning areas to reproduce. The survey work is intended to measure that return.
Where will the survey work take place?
The surveys take place in the mainstem Klamath River, along a defined section from Iron Gate Dam downstream to the Happy Camp area.
What organization leads the field surveys described in the notice?
The field surveys are led by the Karuk Fisheries Program.
What methods are used to conduct the surveys?
Survey crews float targeted river reaches and systematically locate, count, and map adult fish and redds (spawning nests).
What specific data are crews collecting during the surveys?
Crews document the location, counts, and mapped distribution of adult fall Chinook salmon and redds. The resulting information is described as spatial and abundance data that characterizes spawning distribution and overall escapement.
What is a redd?
A redd is a salmon spawning nest. This project includes locating, counting, and mapping redds as part of the escapement monitoring.
Why is this monitoring data important for fisheries management?
The notice explains that the survey results are used to help manage the stock and set appropriate harvest levels. The data provides current, river-based indicators of returning spawners that support decisions balancing fishing opportunities with conservation needs.
Which groups use the survey results to help set harvest levels?
The information gathered through these surveys, along with the annual Klamath River fall Chinook in-river escapement report produced by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, is used by the Klamath Fisheries Management Council when determining harvest levels and broader management measures.
What other report is referenced as being used alongside these survey results?
The notice references the annual Klamath River fall Chinook in-river escapement report produced by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Is there a collaboration component described in the opportunity?
Yes. The notice highlights cooperation with the Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office and states that the Karuk Tribe and the Arcata Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would work together during the 2019 survey season.
Which federal office is specifically mentioned as a partner?
The Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office is specifically mentioned.
Who was eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligible applicants were federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was one.
What was the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling was $97,488.
When was the opportunity record created?
The opportunity record was created on May 1, 2019.
Was this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The posting is explicitly a notice of intent and indicates the opportunity had already been awarded, meaning it was not an open competitive solicitation at the time of posting.
Who had the opportunity already been awarded to?
The notice indicates it had already been awarded to the Yurok Tribe.
What does it mean that this posting was a "notice of intent"?
Based on the description provided, it means the announcement was published primarily to document the intended/actual award and the scope of work it would fund, rather than to invite applications in a competitive process.
What fish species and run timing does this project focus on?
The project focuses on fall Chinook salmon in the Klamath River.
What is the ultimate management outcome the surveys support?
The surveys support fisheries management decisions by providing data used in determining harvest levels and broader management measures for Klamath River fall Chinook stocks.
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