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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AGENCY VALLEY BULL TROUT HABITAT IMPVMT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 24, 2014 and posted on Jul 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $211,258.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $211,258.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "AGENCY VALLEY BULL TROUT HABITAT IMPVMT" (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00063) was a discretionary grant from the Bureau of Reclamation focused on natural resources and water management actions that also support fish and wildlife needs under CFDA 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. The project objective was to improve conditions for bull trout associated with Agency Valley Reservoir by conserving water that can be held in the reservoir as a carryover pool, which helps sustain prey species used by bull trout that winter in the reservoir.
The funded work centered on irrigation infrastructure modernization by the Vale Oregon Irrigation District (VOID). Specifically, the project proposed piping about 10,400 feet of open, unlined irrigation delivery laterals. Converting these laterals to pipeline was intended to reduce water losses from seepage into the ground and from operational spills that can occur in open canal systems. The expected conservation benefit was approximately 300 acre-feet of water saved per year, with those savings directed to supplementing the reservoir's carryover pool rather than being lost during conveyance. In addition to the piping itself, the project included installing four screened pipeline inlet structures on the South Canal and nine farm delivery structures, which are practical components for safely and reliably moving water from the main conveyance system into the new pipeline and then to individual deliveries.
Beyond the direct, quantifiable water savings, the announcement emphasized an additional efficiency pathway: once piped deliveries are in place, landowners are better positioned to shift from traditional furrow irrigation to more efficient sprinkler systems. That conversion can reduce on-farm water use and further increase the amount of water available to remain in storage for ecological purposes, reinforcing the reservoir carryover strategy that benefits the bull trout food base.
Administratively, the opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $211,258, which was also listed as the award ceiling, while the award floor was $1. No cost sharing or matching requirement was identified. Eligibility was limited to special district governments, aligning with the role of irrigation districts and similar entities in managing and operating water delivery infrastructure. The posting and closing timeline shows the announcement was posted July 24, 2014, with an original and final closing date of August 8, 2014, and it was later archived on October 24, 2014.
For access to the full announcement details, the listing referenced Grants.gov, and provided a point of contact at the Bureau of Reclamation: Melinda Ritacco, Financial Assistance Specialist, reachable at 208-378-5103 or mritacco@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is titled "AGENCY VALLEY BULL TROUT HABITAT IMPVMT."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14AS00063.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary grant from the Bureau of Reclamation.
What program or CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
What type of activities did the grant focus on?
The grant focused on natural resources and water management actions that also support fish and wildlife needs.
What was the main project objective?
The objective was to improve conditions for bull trout associated with Agency Valley Reservoir by conserving water that can be held in the reservoir as a carryover pool. Maintaining this carryover pool helps sustain prey species used by bull trout that winter in the reservoir.
How does conserving water in the reservoir help bull trout?
The conserved water is intended to remain in storage as a carryover pool in Agency Valley Reservoir. The announcement tied this carryover strategy to sustaining prey species that bull trout rely on during wintering in the reservoir.
Who carried out the on-the-ground work described in the announcement?
The funded work centered on irrigation infrastructure modernization by the Vale Oregon Irrigation District (VOID).
What specific infrastructure modernization was proposed?
The project proposed piping about 10,400 feet of open, unlined irrigation delivery laterals.
Why convert open, unlined laterals to pipeline?
Converting open, unlined laterals to pipeline was intended to reduce water losses from seepage into the ground and from operational spills that can occur in open canal systems.
How much water was expected to be conserved each year?
The expected conservation benefit was approximately 300 acre-feet of water saved per year.
What was supposed to happen to the conserved water?
The water savings were intended to supplement the reservoir's carryover pool rather than being lost during conveyance.
What other components were included besides piping?
In addition to piping, the project included installing four screened pipeline inlet structures on the South Canal and nine farm delivery structures.
What are the screened pipeline inlet structures and farm delivery structures for (as described in the announcement)?
They were described as practical components for safely and reliably moving water from the main conveyance system into the new pipeline and then to individual deliveries.
Did the announcement describe any additional efficiency benefits beyond the stated water savings?
Yes. The announcement emphasized that once piped deliveries are in place, landowners are better positioned to shift from traditional furrow irrigation to more efficient sprinkler systems.
How would shifting from furrow irrigation to sprinkler systems support the project goals?
The announcement stated that sprinkler conversion can reduce on-farm water use and further increase the amount of water available to remain in storage for ecological purposes, reinforcing the reservoir carryover strategy that benefits the bull trout food base.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $211,258.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $211,258, and the award floor was $1.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was identified in the announcement information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to special district governments, consistent with the role of irrigation districts and similar entities in managing and operating water delivery infrastructure.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 24, 2014.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and final closing date was August 8, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing shows it was archived on October 24, 2014, and the closing date was August 8, 2014.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The listing referenced Grants.gov for access to the full announcement details.
Who was the point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact listed was Melinda Ritacco, Financial Assistance Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Melinda Ritacco could be reached by phone at 208-378-5103 or by email at mritacco@usbr.gov.
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