Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00188
The Deer Creek SVRIC grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00188) is a discretionary, competitive cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. It focuses on improving fish passage conditions for salmonids at the Stanford Vina Ranch Irrigation Company (SVRIC) diversion dam located at River Mile 5 on Deer Creek in Tehama County, California. Deer Creek is an important tributary of the Upper Sacramento River near the community of Vina, and the project targets a specific, on-the-ground migration barrier in this watershed.
The core purpose of the award is not to build the final fix immediately, but to fund a "Current Conditions Assessment" that sets up the engineering and design work needed for an effective long-term solution. The SVRIC diversion dam is described as antiquated and currently has a malfunctioning fish ladder, which limits or disrupts upstream and downstream movement of salmonids. The project is framed as a foundational step toward restoring or improving migratory access by collecting the technical information required to design a new, functional fish passage structure.
The work to be completed is organized into four tasks centered on field surveys and data collection. These tasks support geotechnical investigations and sediment transport studies, both of which are essential for designing fish passage features that will remain stable, safe, and effective under a range of flow conditions and over time. In practical terms, the assessment would gather information about site geology, channel and bank conditions, substrate characteristics, and how sediment moves through and around the diversion structure, so designers can account for scour, deposition, structural stability, and long-term maintenance needs.
The primary deliverable is a report that compiles the survey results and technical findings and lays the groundwork for the next phases of work at the site, including engineering design and eventual construction of improved fish passage. The funding ceiling for the opportunity is $75,000, with the expectation of making one award. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was created on June 21, 2018, with an original closing date of June 29, 2018, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.648 under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category.Apply for F18AS00188
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Deer Creek SVRIC" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.648.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 21, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2018. (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 $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Deer Creek SVRIC Current Conditions Assessment Grant (F18AS00188)
What is the Deer Creek SVRIC grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary, competitive cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00188 and is focused on fish passage issues at the Stanford Vina Ranch Irrigation Company (SVRIC) diversion dam on Deer Creek in Tehama County, California.
What problem is the funding intended to address?
The funding targets fish passage conditions for salmonids at the SVRIC diversion dam, which is described as antiquated and currently equipped with a malfunctioning fish ladder. The malfunctioning ladder limits or disrupts upstream and downstream movement of salmonids, making the diversion dam a key on-the-ground migration barrier in the Deer Creek watershed.
Where is the project located?
The project site is the Stanford Vina Ranch Irrigation Company (SVRIC) diversion dam located at River Mile 5 on Deer Creek in Tehama County, California. Deer Creek is an important tributary of the Upper Sacramento River near the community of Vina.
Is this grant for construction of a new fish passage facility?
No. The core purpose of this award is to fund a "Current Conditions Assessment," not to construct the final fix immediately. The assessment is intended to collect technical information and establish the groundwork needed for engineering and design of a long-term, functional fish passage solution.
What is the main goal of the Current Conditions Assessment?
The main goal is to gather the technical and field-based information needed to support future engineering and design work for improved fish passage at the SVRIC diversion dam. The assessment is meant to inform a stable, safe, and effective long-term solution that performs under varying flow conditions and over time.
What types of work are included in the scope?
The work is organized into four tasks centered on field surveys and data collection. These tasks are intended to support geotechnical investigations and sediment transport studies needed to inform fish passage design.
What kinds of site information is the assessment expected to collect?
The assessment would gather information about site geology, channel and bank conditions, substrate characteristics, and how sediment moves through and around the diversion structure. This information helps designers account for scour, deposition, structural stability, and long-term maintenance considerations.
Why are geotechnical investigations important for this project?
Geotechnical investigations help characterize site geology and related physical conditions that influence how any future fish passage structure can be safely designed and installed. Understanding these conditions supports structural stability and reduces risks tied to unstable ground or unsuitable foundations.
Why are sediment transport studies important for fish passage design?
Sediment transport affects how the channel bed and banks may change over time, including where sediment may deposit or where erosion and scour may occur. For a fish passage structure to remain effective, it needs to function across flow regimes and remain resilient to sediment movement that could block, undermine, or damage passage features.
What is the primary deliverable under this award?
The primary deliverable is a report that compiles survey results and technical findings. The report is intended to lay the groundwork for the next phases at the site, including engineering design and eventual construction of improved fish passage.
How does this project fit into a larger restoration effort?
The opportunity is framed as a foundational step toward restoring or improving migratory access in the Deer Creek watershed by addressing a specific migration barrier. The assessment is intended to provide the technical basis for later design and construction work to improve salmonid movement.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding mechanism is being offered?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement and is described as discretionary and competitive.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F18AS00188.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.648.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
How much funding is available?
The funding ceiling for the opportunity is $75,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of making one award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, including:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education)
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility in both nonprofit categories listed.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on June 21, 2018, and had an original closing date of June 29, 2018.
What species group is the project focused on?
The opportunity specifically focuses on salmonids and improving their upstream and downstream passage conditions at the diversion dam.
What barrier is being addressed?
The target barrier is the SVRIC diversion dam at River Mile 5 on Deer Creek, including issues associated with a malfunctioning fish ladder that currently limits or disrupts salmonid movement.
What happens after the Current Conditions Assessment is completed?
Based on the information provided, the assessment report is intended to support subsequent phases, including engineering design and eventual construction of improved fish passage. The grant itself is focused on the assessment step rather than construction.
Does the opportunity describe the assessment as field-based?
Yes. The scope is described as being organized into four tasks centered on field surveys and data collection to support geotechnical and sediment transport analyses.
Is the project tied to a specific watershed and river system?
Yes. Deer Creek is described as an important tributary of the Upper Sacramento River near the community of Vina, and the project targets a specific migration barrier within this watershed.
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