Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR UC 16 N020
Apply for BOR UC 16 N020
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Aquatic Invasive Species Contamination Prevention" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 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 $668,757.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Aquatic Invasive Species Contamination Prevention grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR UC 16 N020) was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, under CFDA 15.517. It was designed to support on-the-ground prevention work in Utah by funding the Utah Department of Natural Resources to carry out key elements of the State of Utah Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management Plan at Reclamation-owned public water bodies. The central goal was to stop aquatic invasive species from being moved between lakes and reservoirs on trailered boats and associated gear, which is one of the most common pathways for spread.
The award focused on staffing and operating seasonal AIS prevention and outreach at major boating destinations during the highest-risk period of the year. Specifically, the funding would allow Utah to place at least one AIS Wildlife Technician at each listed Reclamation reservoir or lake throughout the boating season, defined here as Memorial Day through Labor Day. The locations identified in the notice were Willard Bay Reservoir, Rockport Reservoir, East Canyon Reservoir, Utah Lake, Pineview Reservoir, Deer Creek Reservoir, Jordanelle Reservoir, Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Huntington North Reservoir, Scofield Reservoir, and Lake Powell. By concentrating coverage at these sites, the program aimed to intercept contaminated watercraft before they launched and to catch potential contamination as boats exited, reducing the chance that organisms, larvae, or plant fragments could be transported to the next water body.
A major component of the work was inspection services. The AIS Wildlife Technicians were expected to conduct pre-launch and exit inspections of watercraft, which typically involves checking high-risk areas where organisms and water can remain trapped, such as bilges, livewells, ballast tanks, motors, trailers, anchors, and damp equipment. These interdiction-style inspections are intended to identify risk conditions early and prevent launching when a boat appears to be carrying invasive species or standing water that could harbor them. This sort of prevention approach is generally less costly than trying to control an invasive species after it becomes established, and it supports continued recreational access by reducing the likelihood of future restrictions tied to infestations.
Alongside inspection activity, the opportunity emphasized public outreach and education as a core deliverable rather than a secondary add-on. The AIS Wildlife Technicians would educate boaters and other recreationists about the risks and impacts of aquatic invasive species, and about practical steps individuals can take to prevent spread. The notice specifically calls out instruction in the Clean, Drain and Dry protocol included in Utah’s AIS Management Plan, which centers on cleaning visible debris and organisms from boats and gear, draining all water-holding compartments and equipment, and allowing sufficient drying time to kill or deactivate remaining organisms. The intent is to make prevention behaviors routine and easy to follow, so compliance improves even when inspection staff are not present.
In terms of funding and competition details, the opportunity was limited to eligible applicants in the category of state governments, with the Utah Department of Natural Resources positioned as the implementing entity. The Bureau of Reclamation anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $668,757. The posting was created on August 5, 2016, and originally closed on August 19, 2016, indicating a short application window typical of targeted, implementation-focused grants tied to an upcoming seasonal need.
Overall, the program’s purpose was straightforward: reduce damages associated with aquatic invasive species in Utah by preventing introductions and secondary spread at heavily used Reclamation-owned waters. By funding trained seasonal technicians to inspect watercraft and deliver consistent public education at multiple reservoirs and lakes, the grant aimed to reduce the likelihood of new infestations, protect fisheries and aquatic ecosystems, and limit long-term economic and operational impacts on recreation and water infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Aquatic Invasive Species Contamination Prevention grant opportunity?
The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Contamination Prevention grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR UC 16 N020) was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, under CFDA 15.517. It was designed to support on-the-ground AIS prevention work in Utah at Reclamation-owned public water bodies.
What was the main goal of this grant?
The central goal was to stop aquatic invasive species from being moved between lakes and reservoirs on trailered boats and associated gear, which is described as one of the most common pathways for AIS spread.
Who was this grant intended to fund?
The grant was intended to fund the Utah Department of Natural Resources to carry out key elements of the State of Utah Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management Plan at Reclamation-owned public water bodies.
What type of work did the grant support?
The award focused on staffing and operating seasonal AIS prevention and outreach at major boating destinations during the highest-risk period of the year. This included watercraft inspections and public outreach/education delivered by seasonal AIS Wildlife Technicians.
What is meant by "on-the-ground prevention work" in this opportunity?
In this context, on-the-ground prevention work refers to field-based activities at reservoirs and lakes, especially pre-launch and exit inspections of watercraft and direct education of boaters and recreationists to reduce the chance of invasive species being transported to another water body.
What was the boating season timeframe covered by this program?
The boating season for this program was defined as Memorial Day through Labor Day, which is described as the highest-risk period of the year for AIS movement at boating destinations.
How many technicians were planned for each site?
The funding would allow Utah to place at least one AIS Wildlife Technician at each listed Reclamation reservoir or lake throughout the defined boating season.
Which lakes and reservoirs were specifically identified for coverage?
The locations identified in the notice were Willard Bay Reservoir, Rockport Reservoir, East Canyon Reservoir, Utah Lake, Pineview Reservoir, Deer Creek Reservoir, Jordanelle Reservoir, Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Huntington North Reservoir, Scofield Reservoir, and Lake Powell.
What were AIS Wildlife Technicians expected to do?
AIS Wildlife Technicians were expected to conduct pre-launch and exit inspections of watercraft and provide outreach and education to boaters and other recreationists about AIS risks, impacts, and prevention practices.
What are pre-launch and exit inspections?
Pre-launch inspections are checks of watercraft before they enter the water, and exit inspections are checks when watercraft leave the water. The intent is to intercept contaminated watercraft before launch and to identify potential contamination as boats exit, reducing the chance of AIS being transported to the next water body.
What areas of a boat or equipment were typically checked during inspections?
The notice describes checking high-risk areas where organisms and water can remain trapped, such as bilges, livewells, ballast tanks, motors, trailers, anchors, and damp equipment.
Why does the program focus on trailered boats and associated gear?
The opportunity identifies trailered boats and associated gear as a common pathway for moving aquatic invasive species between water bodies. Inspections and outreach at popular boating sites were intended to reduce that specific risk.
What happens if a boat appears to be carrying invasive species or standing water?
The inspections were described as interdiction-style checks intended to identify risk conditions early and prevent launching when a boat appears to be carrying invasive species or standing water that could harbor them.
Why is prevention emphasized instead of controlling invasive species after they arrive?
The notice states that this prevention approach is generally less costly than trying to control an invasive species after it becomes established. It also supports continued recreational access by reducing the likelihood of future restrictions tied to infestations.
Was public outreach and education a required part of the work?
Yes. The opportunity emphasized public outreach and education as a core deliverable, not a secondary add-on. Technicians were expected to educate boaters and recreationists about AIS risks and prevention steps.
What specific prevention message or protocol was highlighted?
The notice specifically called out instruction in the Clean, Drain and Dry protocol included in Utah's AIS Management Plan.
What does "Clean, Drain and Dry" refer to in this grant notice?
As described in the opportunity, the Clean, Drain and Dry protocol centers on cleaning visible debris and organisms from boats and gear, draining all water-holding compartments and equipment, and allowing sufficient drying time to kill or deactivate remaining organisms.
What was the intended outcome of outreach and education?
The intent was to make prevention behaviors routine and easy to follow, so compliance improves even when inspection staff are not present.
Where did this grant take place geographically?
The grant was designed to support prevention work in Utah at Reclamation-owned public water bodies, focusing on heavily used reservoirs and lakes within the state.
Who was eligible to apply?
The opportunity was limited to eligible applicants in the category of state governments, with the Utah Department of Natural Resources positioned as the implementing entity.
How many awards did the Bureau of Reclamation expect to make?
The Bureau of Reclamation anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed in the notice was $668,757.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting was created on August 5, 2016, and it originally closed on August 19, 2016, reflecting a short application window.
What government agency administered this grant?
This was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.517.
How did concentrating staff at the listed sites support the program goal?
By concentrating coverage at major boating destinations, the program aimed to intercept contaminated watercraft before they launched and to catch potential contamination as boats exited, reducing the chance that organisms, larvae, or plant fragments could be transported to another water body.
What broader impacts was the program trying to reduce?
The program sought to reduce damages associated with aquatic invasive species in Utah by preventing introductions and secondary spread, with the stated intent of protecting fisheries and aquatic ecosystems and limiting long-term economic and operational impacts on recreation and water infrastructure.
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