Opportunity Information: Apply for R11AS20023
Apply for R11AS20023
- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Baseline Assessment of Spring fed Rivers in the Upper Sacramento River Watershed" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 1, 2011 and posted on Aug 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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: City or township governments State governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments.
- Other entities with water delivery authority as well as private non profit or profit organizations, and individuals located in the State of California.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Baseline Assessment of Spring fed Rivers in the Upper Sacramento River Watershed is a Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) funding opportunity focused on building foundational environmental information about spring-fed river systems in the Upper Sacramento River watershed in California. The intent is to support data collection and analysis that helps Reclamation understand conditions in these rivers and use that information to inform ongoing and future operations of the Central Valley Project. The work is framed as an environmental baseline effort, meaning it is aimed at establishing core reference information that can be used for planning, management decisions, and evaluating future changes.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant, which usually indicates the agency expects to be actively involved in the project during performance (for example, through coordination, technical input, or shared planning). The award is being made under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program (referenced as #3FC818073) and is tied to CFDA 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA), under Public Law 102-575, specifically Section 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). Those authorities generally relate to environmental protection and restoration activities connected to Central Valley Project operations, which aligns with the stated purpose of producing information relevant to project operations.
The notice is a Notice of Intent to Award under Funding Opportunity Number R11AS20023, and it makes clear that it is not a request for competitive proposals. Reclamation indicates it intends to issue the cooperative agreement to the University of California, Davis, and it also notes that the government decision not to compete the award is made under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(1) and (4), which is cited as the policy basis for a noncompetitive approach. In practical terms, that means outside entities are not being invited to submit applications for selection under this particular posting, even though typical eligibility categories are listed in the archived opportunity details.
The estimated total funding amount is $250,000, with an award ceiling of $250,000 and no cost sharing or matching requirement. Only one award is expected. The opportunity was posted on August 1, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 15, 2011, and it was archived on August 16, 2011. The activity category is Natural Resources, consistent with watershed and river assessment work.
Although the listing includes broad eligibility categories (such as state and local governments, special districts, counties, and others) and mentions that other entities with water delivery authority, private nonprofit or for-profit organizations, and individuals located in California could be eligible, the narrative description emphasizes that the award is intended for UC Davis under the CESU arrangement and that the notice is not competitive. Anyone needing clarification or having trouble accessing the full announcement is directed to the grants management contact, Judy A. Hudson, Grants Management Specialist, via email at jhudson@usbr.gov.
FAQs: Baseline Assessment of Spring fed Rivers in the Upper Sacramento River Watershed (R11AS20023)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) funding opportunity titled "Baseline Assessment of Spring fed Rivers in the Upper Sacramento River Watershed." It focuses on building foundational environmental information about spring-fed river systems in the Upper Sacramento River watershed in California.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support data collection and analysis that helps Reclamation understand environmental conditions in spring-fed rivers and use that information to inform ongoing and future operations of the Central Valley Project (CVP). The work is described as an environmental baseline effort, intended to establish core reference information for planning, management decisions, and evaluating future changes.
What type of award is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. This typically indicates Reclamation expects to be actively involved during project performance, such as through coordination, technical input, and/or shared planning.
Is this a competitive opportunity where organizations can apply?
No. The notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award and states it is not a request for competitive proposals. The posting indicates Reclamation does not intend to solicit or compete applications under this particular announcement.
Who is Reclamation planning to award to?
Reclamation indicates it intends to issue the cooperative agreement to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis).
Why is the award not being competed?
The notice states the decision not to compete the award is made under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(1) and (4), which is cited as the policy basis for a noncompetitive approach.
What program is this award associated with?
The opportunity is being made under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, referenced as #3FC818073.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice references CFDA 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA).
What legal authorities are cited for this funding?
The posting ties the award to Public Law 102-575, specifically Section 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). These authorities are described in the notice as relating to environmental protection and restoration activities connected to Central Valley Project operations.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is R11AS20023.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $250,000. The award ceiling is also $250,000.
How many awards does Reclamation expect to make?
Only one award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the geographic focus of the work?
The work is focused on spring-fed river systems in the Upper Sacramento River watershed in California.
What topic or activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category listed is Natural Resources, consistent with watershed and river assessment work.
What is meant by an "environmental baseline" in this context?
In this notice, an environmental baseline effort is described as work aimed at establishing core reference information that can be used for planning, management decisions, and evaluating future changes in spring-fed river systems.
How will the results be used?
The notice indicates the data and analysis are intended to help Reclamation understand conditions in these rivers and use that information to inform ongoing and future operations of the Central Valley Project.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on August 1, 2011. The original and current closing date is August 15, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 16, 2011, and the closing date shown is August 15, 2011.
The listing shows eligibility categories. Does that mean other applicants can still apply?
Even though typical eligibility categories are listed in the archived details (including various government entities and other organization types), the narrative states the notice is not competitive and that Reclamation intends to issue the award to UC Davis under the CESU arrangement.
What eligibility categories are mentioned in the archived opportunity details?
The listing includes broad eligibility categories such as state and local governments, special districts, counties, and others. It also mentions that other entities with water delivery authority, private nonprofit or for-profit organizations, and individuals located in California could be eligible, but the narrative emphasizes the noncompetitive intent to award to UC Davis.
Who can I contact for clarification or help accessing the full announcement?
The notice directs questions or requests for help accessing the full announcement to the grants management contact: Judy A. Hudson, Grants Management Specialist, via email at jhudson@usbr.gov.
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