Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AN20027
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "California Watchable Wildlife Project" 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 21, 2014 and posted on Aug 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 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).
- California State Parks Foundation
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Opportunity Summary:
The California Watchable Wildlife Project grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R14AN20027) is a federal financial assistance award announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid Pacific Region. It is structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.512, which falls under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Title XXXIV). The legal authority cited includes Section 3406(b)(1) and Section 3407(e), which support activities tied to protecting, restoring, and improving fish and wildlife resources associated with the Central Valley Project (CVP).
This opportunity is specifically described as a continuation action and a sole-source award. In practical terms, BOR indicated it planned to make one award and intended to issue it only to the California State Parks Foundation, which is listed as the eligible applicant. The notice makes clear it was not seeking competitive proposals, meaning other organizations were not being invited to apply or submit applications for selection. BOR also noted that its decision not to compete the award was based on Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) (Continuation), and that the choice to proceed noncompetitively was entirely at the government’s discretion.
The core purpose of the funding is public outreach and education connected to the CVP through the California Watchable Wildlife program. BOR’s planned support focuses on coordinating outreach, informing visitors about the Central Valley Project using the Watchable Wildlife website, and developing and distributing printed educational materials. These materials are intended to educate the public about fish and wildlife resources, including threatened and endangered species, as well as the habitats those species depend on. Overall, the project is framed as a communications and engagement effort designed to increase public awareness and understanding of CVP-related natural resources and conservation priorities.
Financially, the announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $50,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $50,000, indicating a single fixed award amount rather than a range. No cost sharing or matching requirement is identified. The period of performance is stated as running from the date of award through September 30, 2019, and the estimated award date was on or about September 15, 2014.
Key administrative details include the posting date of August 21, 2014, and an original and current closing date of September 4, 2014, with an archive date of September 26, 2014. Even though a closing date is provided, the notice repeatedly emphasizes that it is not a request for competitive proposals, reinforcing that the listing functions as a notice of intent rather than an open solicitation. For questions, the point of contact named is Robert Lowry, reachable by email at rlowry@usbr.gov, including assistance if there are issues accessing the full announcement electronically.
FAQs: California Watchable Wildlife Project (Funding Opportunity Number R14AN20027)
What is the California Watchable Wildlife Project grant opportunity?
It is a federal financial assistance award announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid Pacific Region. The opportunity supports public outreach and education tied to fish and wildlife resources associated with the Central Valley Project (CVP), delivered through the California Watchable Wildlife program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this award?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14AN20027.
Which agency is offering and administering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), specifically within the Mid Pacific Region.
What type of award is this?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.512.
What program or legal framework does this fall under?
This opportunity falls under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Title XXXIV). The legal authority cited in the notice includes Section 3406(b)(1) and Section 3407(e), supporting efforts to protect, restore, and improve fish and wildlife resources associated with the CVP.
Is this an open, competitive grant where multiple organizations can apply?
No. The notice states it is not seeking competitive proposals. It is described as a continuation action and a sole-source award, functioning as a notice of intent rather than an open solicitation.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
The notice identifies the California State Parks Foundation as the eligible applicant.
How many awards did BOR plan to make under this opportunity?
BOR indicated it planned to make one award.
Why is this being done as a noncompetitive (sole-source) award?
BOR stated the decision not to compete the award was based on Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) (Continuation). The notice also emphasizes that proceeding noncompetitively was at the government’s discretion.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The purpose is public outreach and education connected to the Central Valley Project through the California Watchable Wildlife program, with an emphasis on increasing public awareness and understanding of CVP-related natural resources and conservation priorities.
What activities are expected to be supported by this funding?
The notice describes support for coordinating outreach, informing visitors about the Central Valley Project using the Watchable Wildlife website, and developing and distributing printed educational materials.
What topics will the educational materials focus on?
The materials are intended to educate the public about fish and wildlife resources, including threatened and endangered species, and the habitats those species depend on.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $50,000.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is presented as a fixed amount. The award ceiling is $50,000 and the award floor is also $50,000, indicating a single fixed award amount rather than a range.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is identified in the notice.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance is from the date of award through September 30, 2019.
When was the award expected to be made?
The estimated award date was on or about September 15, 2014.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is August 21, 2014.
What was the closing date listed for this notice?
The original and current closing date listed is September 4, 2014.
What is the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date is September 26, 2014.
If there is a closing date, why does the notice still say it is not competitive?
The notice repeatedly emphasizes that it is not a request for competitive proposals and that other organizations were not being invited to apply. The listing is presented as a notice of intent (and continuation/sole-source action), even though it includes standard administrative dates like a closing date.
Who can be contacted with questions about this opportunity?
The point of contact named is Robert Lowry. He can be reached by email at rlowry@usbr.gov.
What if someone has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice indicates the point of contact (Robert Lowry) can also assist if there are issues accessing the full announcement electronically.
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