Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AS00050
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Central Valley Project Conservation Program and Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program" 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 15.564 Central Valley Project Conservation Program 15.648 Central Valley Project Improvement (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 4, 2014 and posted on May 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2014 Applications will be accepted until 500 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on September 30, 2014. Applications received after this date and time will not be considered for award. Faxed and email copies will not be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Central Valley Project Conservation Program and the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) Habitat Restoration Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00050) was a Bureau of Reclamation funding announcement focused on practical, on-the-ground conservation and restoration work in California areas affected by the Central Valley Project (CVP). The overall purpose was to protect and restore native habitats that have been impacted by CVP operations and infrastructure, and to stabilize and improve populations of native species that rely on those habitats. The work supported under this opportunity fits broadly within science and technology and other research and development activities, but the emphasis is clearly on applied restoration and conservation outcomes rather than purely theoretical study.
Funding for this opportunity was tied to several related federal program authorities reflected in the CFDA numbers listed in the notice: 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV), 15.564 (Central Valley Project Conservation Program), and 15.648 (Central Valley Project Improvement (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program, or AFRP). Taken together, these programs are meant to address ecological impacts associated with the CVP, including habitat degradation and species declines, and to support projects that lead to measurable improvements such as restored habitat function, improved conditions for native fish and wildlife, and stronger ecosystem resilience. While the announcement does not list specific project types in the excerpt provided, opportunities under these programs commonly align with habitat restoration actions such as riparian and wetland restoration, river and floodplain habitat improvements, fish passage or screening-related habitat benefits, invasive species control as it relates to native habitat recovery, monitoring that directly supports restoration effectiveness, and other targeted actions that benefit native species, including anadromous fish where applicable.
The funding mechanism was a grant, categorized under an "Other" opportunity category, with an estimated total funding amount of $2.3 million and an expectation of about 10 awards. Individual award sizes were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $25,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $1,000,000, allowing for both smaller, focused projects and larger, multi-component restoration efforts. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated in the notice, which typically lowers the barrier to entry for applicants that may not have significant non-federal funding available.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement on Grants.gov. In practice, unrestricted eligibility for Reclamation environmental restoration funding often allows applications from entities such as state and local governments, tribes, universities, nonprofit organizations, and other qualified organizations capable of carrying out restoration or conservation work and meeting federal grant management requirements.
The application window for this specific solicitation was time-limited. It was posted on May 29, 2014 (with a creation date of June 4, 2014) and required that applications be received by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on September 30, 2014. The notice is explicit that late applications would not be considered, and it also states that faxed and emailed copies would not be accepted, signaling that applicants needed to submit through the required official submission method (typically Grants.gov and/or other specified channels described in the full announcement). The archive date listed as September 30, 2015 indicates when the opportunity was formally archived after the close of the solicitation cycle.
For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a point of contact at the Bureau of Reclamation: Teresa Brown (tebrown@usbr.gov). The additional information link referenced Grants.gov, where the complete announcement and requirements would have been available, including the specific program priorities, geographic focus areas, evaluation criteria, required application components, and any compliance expectations (for example, environmental compliance considerations that often accompany habitat restoration work funded by federal agencies).
In plain terms, this opportunity was designed to fund a portfolio of habitat restoration and conservation projects that directly address CVP-related ecological impacts, with the end goal of improving conditions for native habitats and the species that depend on them, using federal grant funding without a match requirement and supporting awards ranging from modest to substantial project scales.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This funding opportunity is titled the Central Valley Project Conservation Program and the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) Habitat Restoration Program grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14AS00050.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was a Bureau of Reclamation funding announcement.
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The overall purpose was to protect and restore native habitats impacted by Central Valley Project (CVP) operations and infrastructure, and to stabilize and improve populations of native species that rely on those habitats.
Where were projects expected to take place?
Projects were focused on California areas affected by the Central Valley Project (CVP).
Was this opportunity focused on research or on-the-ground work?
While the work fits broadly within science and technology and other research and development activities, the emphasis was on applied, practical, on-the-ground conservation and restoration outcomes rather than purely theoretical study.
Which program authorities or CFDA numbers were associated with this opportunity?
The notice referenced CFDA numbers 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV), 15.564 (Central Valley Project Conservation Program), and 15.648 (Central Valley Project Improvement (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program, or AFRP).
What kinds of impacts was the funding intended to address?
The funding was intended to address ecological impacts associated with the CVP, including habitat degradation and species declines, and to support projects that lead to measurable improvements such as restored habitat function, improved conditions for native fish and wildlife, and stronger ecosystem resilience.
What types of projects were generally consistent with these programs?
The excerpt does not list specific project types, but it notes that opportunities under these programs commonly align with habitat restoration actions such as riparian and wetland restoration, river and floodplain habitat improvements, fish passage or screening-related habitat benefits, invasive species control as it relates to native habitat recovery, monitoring that directly supports restoration effectiveness, and other targeted actions benefiting native species (including anadromous fish where applicable).
What was the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism was a grant.
What was the opportunity category?
The opportunity category was listed as "Other."
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $2.3 million.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated about 10 awards.
What was the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $25,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $1,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the notice.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
What kinds of applicants are typically included under "unrestricted" eligibility for this type of funding?
Based on the notice language, unrestricted eligibility for Reclamation environmental restoration funding often allows applications from entities such as state and local governments, tribes, universities, nonprofit organizations, and other qualified organizations capable of carrying out restoration or conservation work and meeting federal grant management requirements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 29, 2014 (with a creation date listed as June 4, 2014).
What was the application deadline?
Applications had to be received by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on September 30, 2014.
Were late applications accepted?
No. The notice explicitly stated that late applications would not be considered.
Could applicants submit by fax or email?
No. The notice stated that faxed and emailed copies would not be accepted.
How were applicants expected to find the full requirements and submit an application?
The notice referenced Grants.gov for the complete announcement and requirements. The official submission method was not detailed in the excerpt, but the notice indicates applicants needed to use the required official submission method described in the full announcement.
What additional details were expected to be in the full announcement?
The full announcement on Grants.gov was expected to include specific program priorities, geographic focus areas, evaluation criteria, required application components, and compliance expectations (including environmental compliance considerations that often accompany federally funded habitat restoration work).
Who was the point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact listed was Teresa Brown at the Bureau of Reclamation. The email provided was tebrown@usbr.gov.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The archive date was September 30, 2015, indicating when the opportunity was formally archived after the close of the solicitation cycle.
Does the excerpt indicate whether this opportunity is still open?
No. Based on the provided dates, the application deadline was September 30, 2014, and the opportunity was archived on September 30, 2015.
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