Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM OR NOI 09 1621
Apply for BLM OR NOI 09 1621
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Oregon/Washington Wild and Scenic Crooked River Ecological Flows Assessment" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 19, 2009 and posted on Sep 19, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 21, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM Oregon/Washington Wild and Scenic Crooked River Ecological Flows Assessment (Funding Opportunity Number: BLM OR NOI 09 1621) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement to support a targeted natural resources study on the Lower Crooked River in Oregon. The project is built around a collaborative approach with the Deschutes River Conservancy, with the central goal of reaching practical, stakeholder-informed consensus on what "ecological flows" should look like for the Crooked River. In this context, ecological flows refer to a flow regime that supports the river's key environmental and Wild and Scenic River values across different seasons and from year to year, rather than focusing only on a single minimum flow number.
A core reason the BLM is funding this work is that flow targets developed through this assessment are intended to directly inform real water management decisions. Specifically, the resulting ecological flow targets are meant to guide ongoing and future discussions about how to allocate "unconstructed storage" in Prineville Reservoir and how to operate Bowman Dam. In practical terms, that means the study is designed to provide a defensible, science-informed set of flow objectives that can be used when agencies, water managers, and stakeholders evaluate potential changes to storage development decisions and dam release operations. The emphasis is on identifying a flow pattern that can accommodate both seasonal needs (such as higher flows during certain ecological windows and lower flows at other times) and interannual variability (recognizing that wet years and dry years will require different expectations and management responses).
The opportunity is also tied to an existing planning requirement. The description notes that this assessment is specifically called for in the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River Plan, which signals that the project is not an isolated research effort but rather an implementation step connected to an established management framework for the Wild and Scenic segment. Because Wild and Scenic River planning typically aims to protect outstandingly remarkable values and overall river condition, the deliverable here is implicitly meant to support compliance with that plan and strengthen the technical foundation for managing flows in a way that protects river resources over time.
From a funding and eligibility standpoint, the award was structured as a single expected cooperative agreement with an estimated total funding amount of $60,000 (with an award ceiling of $60,000 and an award floor of $1). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for eligible applicants. Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), indicating BLM was looking for a qualified nonprofit partner able to collaborate closely with the agency and the Deschutes River Conservancy. The program was listed under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, aligning it with broader federal conservation and resource management objectives.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on September 19, 2009, with a closing date of September 21, 2009, and later archived on October 21, 2009, reflecting a very short application window at the time. The agency was the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, and the point of contact provided for access issues was Pamella M. Sterling (psterlin@blm.gov). The announcement referenced Grants.gov for additional information.
Overall, this grant opportunity centers on producing an agreed-upon ecological flow framework for the Crooked River that can be used in reservoir storage allocation discussions and Bowman Dam operational decisions, while meeting a specific requirement identified in the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River Plan. The emphasis is on cooperative, consensus-driven technical work that translates directly into river management and water operations decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled BLM Oregon/Washington Wild and Scenic Crooked River Ecological Flows Assessment.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BLM OR NOI 09 1621.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is expected?
The award is expected to be issued as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates close coordination between the recipient and the agency during the project.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The announcement indicates a single expected cooperative agreement.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $60,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $60,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and it specifically excludes institutions of higher education.
What is the CFDA program number and title associated with this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What is the geographic focus of the project?
The work is focused on the Lower Crooked River in Oregon.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project supports a targeted natural resources study intended to develop practical, science-informed ecological flow targets for the Crooked River, shaped through stakeholder-informed consensus.
What does "ecological flows" mean in this opportunity?
In this context, ecological flows refer to a flow regime (a pattern of flows across seasons and from year to year) that supports the river's key environmental and Wild and Scenic River values, rather than focusing only on a single minimum flow number.
Why is BLM funding this ecological flows assessment?
A core reason is that the flow targets developed through the assessment are intended to directly inform real water management decisions, including discussions about storage and dam operations affecting the Crooked River.
How will the results be used in water management decisions?
The ecological flow targets are intended to guide ongoing and future discussions about how to allocate unconstructed storage in Prineville Reservoir and how to operate Bowman Dam. The goal is to provide a defensible set of flow objectives that can be used when evaluating potential changes to storage development decisions and dam release operations.
Does the project consider seasonal and year-to-year differences in river flow needs?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes identifying a flow pattern that accommodates both seasonal needs (higher flows during certain ecological windows and lower flows at other times) and interannual variability (different expectations in wet years versus dry years).
Is this assessment connected to an existing management plan?
Yes. The description states the assessment is specifically called for in the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River Plan, indicating it is an implementation step linked to an established planning framework.
How does the Wild and Scenic River planning context relate to the deliverable?
The deliverable is implicitly meant to strengthen the technical foundation for managing flows in a way that protects river resources and Wild and Scenic River values over time, consistent with the planning requirement noted for the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River Plan.
What organizations are expected to be involved in the collaborative approach?
The project is built around a collaborative approach with the Deschutes River Conservancy, alongside BLM and stakeholders involved in reaching a practical consensus on ecological flows.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 19, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was September 21, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 21, 2009.
Where was the opportunity referenced for additional information?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov for additional information.
Who is the point of contact listed for access issues?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Pamella M. Sterling at psterlin@blm.gov.
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