Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR UC 16N021
Apply for BOR UC 16N021
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Administrative History of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.511.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2016. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Administrative History of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program" (Funding Opportunity Number BOR UC 16N021), comes from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is a discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement, listed under the natural resources activity category (CFDA 15.511). The opportunity was created to fund a single award (expected awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $250,000. The posting date is August 11, 2016, and the original closing date is August 25, 2016. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional details referenced in the full eligibility text for the announcement.
The purpose of the project is to create a clear, usable administrative history of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program (GCDAMP). The GCDAMP was established by the Secretary of the Interior in response to the 1995 Environmental Impact Statement addressing operations of Glen Canyon Dam. The program is implemented through the Bureau of Reclamation, which also carries responsibilities tied to the Grand Canyon Protection Act of 1992. That Act requires monitoring and oversight of dam operations to make sure Glen Canyon Dam is run in compliance with laws and regulations intended to lessen or prevent significant environmental impacts in the Grand Canyon system.
The problem the grant is meant to solve is not a lack of records, but a lack of synthesis. Even though documentation and records have been consistently kept, the administrative side of the program has not been pulled together into a unified, easy-to-navigate format that shows how the program evolved over time. That includes how key ideas emerged, what topics dominated discussions during different periods, what recommendations were made, which decisions were ultimately adopted, and what the program achieved. Because GCDAMP involves many parties and long-running processes, newcomers can have a hard time quickly understanding the program's structure and history. The announcement specifically highlights the needs of new members of the Tribal Working Group and the Adaptive Management Working Group, along with other interested stakeholders who would benefit from a straightforward overview of GCDAMP, who is involved, and how the program has developed.
The proposed approach in the opportunity description points to the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Study Unit (CESU) at Arizona State University (ASU) as having the expertise and technical capacity to build the resource envisioned. The deliverable is described as an archived chronology that captures agencies, personnel, and public involvement connected to GCDAMP topics, Glen Canyon Dam, and broader Colorado River management issues. Rather than a simple narrative summary, the end product is meant to function as a structured historical archive, pulling together many types of source material across the life of the program.
The kinds of materials expected to be included are expansive and multi-format: data products, reports, and publications, as well as meeting minutes and other internal or administrative documentation that shows how decisions were formed and recorded. The scope also includes audio interviews and videography, signaling an intention to capture institutional knowledge and first-hand perspectives in addition to written records. A central requirement is that the compiled history be web accessible, meaning the output should be organized and presented in a way that the public and program participants can access, search, and use without needing to dig through scattered repositories or request individual documents one at a time.
In practical terms, the grant is aimed at producing a durable, publicly accessible administrative history that lowers the barrier to understanding how Glen Canyon Dam adaptive management has been conducted, who has participated, and how key decisions and recommendations have unfolded over time. The expected impact is improved transparency, easier onboarding for new participants, and a more coherent institutional memory for a complex, multi-stakeholder program operating under significant legal and environmental responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Administrative History of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR UC 16N021.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
Is this a discretionary or mandatory grant?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What type of award is expected (grant, contract, or cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
It is listed under the natural resources activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA is 15.511.
How many awards does the Bureau of Reclamation expect to make?
The announcement indicates one award is expected (expected awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $250,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is August 11, 2016.
What is the closing date for applications?
The original closing date is August 25, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others". The announcement notes that additional details are provided in the full eligibility text of the announcement.
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The purpose is to create a clear, usable administrative history of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program (GCDAMP).
Why is an administrative history needed if records already exist?
The issue is not a lack of documentation, but a lack of synthesis. Records have been consistently kept, but the administrative history has not been pulled into a unified, easy-to-navigate format showing how the program evolved, what topics dominated at different times, and how recommendations and decisions developed over time.
What is GCDAMP, in the context of this announcement?
GCDAMP is a program established by the Secretary of the Interior in response to the 1995 Environmental Impact Statement related to Glen Canyon Dam operations. It is implemented through the Bureau of Reclamation.
What laws or authorities are connected to the program described in the opportunity?
The announcement references responsibilities tied to the Grand Canyon Protection Act of 1992, which requires monitoring and oversight of dam operations to help ensure operations comply with laws and regulations intended to lessen or prevent significant environmental impacts in the Grand Canyon system.
Who is this administrative history intended to help?
The announcement emphasizes helping newcomers understand the program, specifically highlighting new members of the Tribal Working Group and the Adaptive Management Working Group, as well as other interested stakeholders who would benefit from a straightforward overview.
What kinds of questions should the final administrative history help users answer?
It is intended to make it easier to understand how GCDAMP evolved over time, including: how key ideas emerged, what topics dominated discussions in different periods, what recommendations were made, which decisions were adopted, what the program achieved, who was involved, and how participation and public involvement shaped outcomes.
What deliverable is described in the opportunity?
The deliverable is described as an archived chronology capturing agencies, personnel, and public involvement related to GCDAMP topics, Glen Canyon Dam, and broader Colorado River management issues.
Is the deliverable meant to be a simple narrative report?
No. The description indicates it is not intended to be only a narrative summary. It is meant to function as a structured historical archive that brings together a wide range of source materials across the life of the program.
What types of source materials are expected to be included?
The scope is multi-format and expansive, including data products, reports, publications, meeting minutes, and other internal or administrative documentation showing how decisions were formed and recorded. It also includes audio interviews and videography to capture institutional knowledge and first-hand perspectives.
Does the announcement require the output to be available online?
Yes. A central requirement is that the compiled history be web accessible, organized so the public and program participants can access, search, and use it without having to locate information across scattered repositories.
What problem is the project expected to solve for program participants and stakeholders?
Because GCDAMP involves many parties and long-running processes, the administrative side can be difficult to grasp quickly. The project aims to lower the barrier to understanding program structure, participation, and decision-making history by providing a durable, coherent, and accessible administrative record.
What outcomes or impacts does the announcement anticipate from this work?
The expected impact includes improved transparency, easier onboarding for new participants, and a more coherent institutional memory for a complex, multi-stakeholder program operating under legal and environmental responsibilities.
Is a specific organization mentioned as having relevant expertise for this work?
Yes. The description points to the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Study Unit (CESU) at Arizona State University (ASU) as having the expertise and technical capacity to build the envisioned resource.
What is the overall focus of the funded work: research, operations, or documentation?
Based on the description provided, the focus is on documentation and synthesis: compiling, organizing, and presenting the administrative history and associated materials in a structured, web-accessible archive.
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