Opportunity Information: Apply for R15SS00005
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Basin States Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.509 Title II, Colorado River BasinSalinity Control Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 9, 2015 and posted on Jan 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 23, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,800,000.00 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).
- Federal, Interstate, Intrastate, State, Local, Sponsored organizations, Public nonprofit institution/organizations, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government, Individual/Family, Minority Group, Specialized Group, Small Business, Profit Organization, Other private institution/organization, general public, and Native American Organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Basin States Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15SS00005) was a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on salinity control work tied to the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program (CFDA 15.509, Title II). The agency planned to use Basin States Program Salinity Funds in coordination with the Wyoming Water Development Commission (WWDC) to support practical, cost-effective actions that reduce salinity loading from a range of sources. In plain terms, the funding was aimed at projects that can measurably cut salt contributions to waterways by addressing problems such as saline springs, leaking wells, irrigation return flows, industrial sources, and salinity generated through erosion on both public and private lands. Alongside on-the-ground measures, the scope also included studies, planning efforts, and administrative work necessary to design, implement, and manage salinity control activities.
The award mechanism for this opportunity was a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Bureau of Reclamation expected to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, participating in technical review, coordination, and oversight rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back). The funding activity category was listed as Environment, and the opportunity anticipated a single award. Financially, the announcement described an estimated total funding amount of $2,800,000, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $2,800,000, indicating a single project or single agreement at that full amount rather than multiple smaller awards. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds.
Eligibility was described broadly, spanning federal, state, local, and tribal governments; interstate and intrastate entities; public nonprofit institutions and organizations; sponsored organizations; minority and specialized groups; small businesses; for-profit organizations; other private institutions; Native American organizations; and even individuals and the general public, with the note to consult the additional eligibility text for clarification. Despite the wide eligibility language, the stated intent to work with WWDC suggests the practical target partner was Wyoming-focused coordination through that commission, aligning Basin States salinity control priorities with on-the-ground implementation.
The timeline shows the opportunity was posted January 9, 2015, with an original and current closing date of January 23, 2015, and archived January 24, 2015, reflecting a short application window typical of certain targeted or time-sensitive federal funding actions. For access issues or support, the listed contact was Tyler Larsen, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by phone at 801-524-3735.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Basin States Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15SS00005)?
R15SS00005 was a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, under the Basin States Program. It focused on salinity control work tied to the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program (CFDA 15.509, Title II).
Which federal agency offered this funding?
The funding was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose was to support practical, cost-effective actions that measurably reduce salinity loading (salt contributions) to waterways by addressing salinity sources across the Colorado River Basin context described in the announcement.
What kinds of salinity sources did the announcement mention?
The announcement referenced multiple potential sources, including saline springs, leaking wells, irrigation return flows, industrial sources, and salinity generated through erosion on both public and private lands.
What types of activities or projects were within scope?
The scope included on-the-ground salinity control measures as well as studies, planning efforts, and administrative work needed to design, implement, and manage salinity control activities.
What does it mean that the award mechanism was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the Bureau of Reclamation during the project period. In this opportunity, that involvement was described in terms of participation in technical review, coordination, and oversight, rather than simply providing funds without ongoing engagement.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was listed as Environment.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $2,800,000.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were listed as $2,800,000, indicating the intent to make one award at that full amount rather than multiple smaller awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement did not list a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described broadly and included federal, state, local, and tribal governments; interstate and intrastate entities; public nonprofit institutions and organizations; sponsored organizations; minority and specialized groups; small businesses; for-profit organizations; other private institutions; Native American organizations; and individuals and the general public. The announcement also noted that applicants should consult the additional eligibility text for clarification.
Did the opportunity indicate a specific coordinating partner?
Yes. The Bureau of Reclamation planned to use Basin States Program Salinity Funds in coordination with the Wyoming Water Development Commission (WWDC), suggesting Wyoming-focused coordination aligned with Basin States salinity control priorities and implementation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 9, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was January 23, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on January 24, 2015.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (January 9, 2015) and closing date (January 23, 2015), the application window was short and consistent with a targeted or time-sensitive federal funding action as described.
Where does this opportunity fit programmatically (CFDA reference)?
The opportunity was tied to the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program, referenced as CFDA 15.509 (Title II).
Who was the listed contact for questions or access/support issues?
The listed contact was Tyler Larsen, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation.
How can the listed contact be reached by phone?
Tyler Larsen could be reached by phone at 801-524-3735.
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