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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) 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 15.648 Central Valley Project Improvement (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 6, 2012 and posted on Jul 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 5, 2012 Application due October 5, 2012, 500 p.m. Pacific Standard Time(PST).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- State and local government agencies, private non profit or profit organizations, individuals, and educational institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Central Valley Project Conservation Program (CVPCP) and the Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program (HRP) are Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) funding programs intended to improve conditions for species and habitats that have been impacted by operations of the Central Valley Project (CVP). The opportunity is issued through a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and supports on-the-ground conservation work as well as related science and species recovery actions. A key point in this specific opportunity is that the program focus is on species and habitats affected by the CVP while explicitly excluding fish, reflecting a broader conservation portfolio that complements other fish-focused efforts. The legal authorities behind the funding include the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, and the Central Valley Project Improvement Act of 1992 (CVPIA), specifically Section 3406(b)(1), which directs habitat restoration and protection activities associated with CVP impacts.
The FOA emphasizes that not all eligible activity types are treated equally; instead, the programs prioritize certain work considered especially important for protection and recovery. For FY 2013, the highest priority is land acquisition projects, meaning purchases of fee title (outright ownership) or conservation easements to permanently protect important habitats where threats are significant. The programs indicate that at least 50 percent of available funds will be directed toward this acquisition category. A major restriction applies to acquisitions as well as restoration: CVPCP/HRP funds cannot be used for projects that would generate mitigation credits for either the applicant/grant recipient or the seller. In other words, the funding is meant to create real conservation outcomes rather than to subsidize compliance or credit-generating mitigation transactions.
Beyond acquisition, the opportunity supports habitat restoration on lands that are already permanently protected for conservation, where restoration actions would substantially improve conditions for species impacted by the CVP. This can include actions that improve habitat quality, function, or connectivity, but again with the restriction that the work cannot be structured to produce mitigation credits for the recipient. The FOA also allows research projects that address species status and habitat needs in ways that help facilitate recovery, which can include monitoring, assessment, or applied studies that directly inform management. Finally, captive propagation and reintroduction projects are eligible, aimed at increasing the number of individuals in populations of listed species through propagation and release strategies when appropriate.
From an applicant and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity that may be awarded as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, depending on the level of anticipated federal involvement. Eligible applicants are broad and include state and local government agencies, private nonprofit organizations, private for-profit organizations, individuals, and educational institutions. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this FOA. The total estimated funding available is $2,250,000, with anticipated individual award sizes ranging from a $25,000 floor up to a $1,000,000 ceiling.
The performance period described runs from the date the agreement is issued through approximately September 30, 2014, establishing a relatively short timeline for completing funded work. The FOA number is R13FA20001 and it was expected to be posted on Grants.gov around July 6, 2012, with applications due October 5, 2012 by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Applicants were required to download the announcement from Grants.gov, as no paper copies would be distributed. Registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system (the predecessor to later federal registration systems) was required prior to award, and applicants lacking CCR registration would be ineligible. For questions, the FOA directs applicants to Beverly S. Breen, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region), reachable by email at bbreen@usbr.gov and by phone at 916-978-5146.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for two related funding programs: the Central Valley Project Conservation Program (CVPCP) and the Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program (HRP). The funding supports conservation actions intended to improve conditions for species and habitats that have been impacted by operations of the Central Valley Project (CVP).
2) What is the main focus of CVPCP/HRP under this FOA?
The focus is on species and habitats affected by Central Valley Project (CVP) operations. The FOA highlights on-the-ground conservation work and also supports related science and recovery actions that help improve habitat conditions and species outcomes tied to CVP impacts.
3) Are fish projects eligible under this specific opportunity?
No. A key point in this FOA is that it explicitly excludes fish. The intent is to support a broader conservation portfolio that complements other efforts that are fish-focused.
4) What types of projects can be funded?
The FOA describes several eligible project categories:
- Land acquisition projects, including fee title acquisition (outright purchase) and conservation easements to permanently protect important habitat where threats are significant.
- Habitat restoration on lands that are already permanently protected for conservation, where restoration would substantially improve habitat conditions for species impacted by the CVP.
- Research addressing species status and habitat needs to facilitate recovery, including monitoring, assessment, or applied studies that directly inform management.
- Captive propagation and reintroduction projects to increase the number of individuals in populations of listed species through propagation and release strategies, when appropriate.
5) Are all eligible activity types treated equally in the review and selection process?
No. The FOA states that not all eligible activity types are treated equally. The programs prioritize certain work considered especially important for protection and recovery.
6) What is the highest funding priority for FY 2013?
For FY 2013, the highest priority is land acquisition projects (fee title acquisitions or conservation easements) that permanently protect important habitats where threats are significant.
7) How much of the available funding is expected to go toward land acquisition?
The FOA indicates that at least 50 percent of available funds will be directed toward the land acquisition category.
8) Can grant funds be used for projects that generate mitigation credits?
No. A major restriction applies to acquisitions as well as restoration: CVPCP/HRP funds cannot be used for projects that would generate mitigation credits for either the applicant/grant recipient or the seller. The FOA emphasizes that the funding is intended to produce real conservation outcomes rather than subsidizing compliance or credit-generating mitigation transactions.
9) Can habitat restoration be funded on any land?
Restoration is supported on lands that are already permanently protected for conservation, where restoration actions would substantially improve conditions for species impacted by the CVP. The mitigation-credit restriction still applies.
10) What kinds of research projects are allowed?
Research projects are eligible when they address species status and habitat needs in ways that facilitate recovery. The FOA notes this can include monitoring, assessment, or applied studies that directly inform management.
11) Are captive propagation and reintroduction projects eligible?
Yes. The FOA allows captive propagation and reintroduction projects intended to increase the number of individuals in populations of listed species through propagation and release strategies, when appropriate.
12) What federal authorities support this funding?
The FOA cites the following legal authorities: the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, and the Central Valley Project Improvement Act of 1992 (CVPIA), specifically Section 3406(b)(1), which directs habitat restoration and protection activities associated with CVP impacts.
13) Is this a competitive or discretionary award?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
14) What type of award will be issued?
Awards may be issued as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, depending on the level of anticipated federal involvement.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- State and local government agencies
- Private nonprofit organizations
- Private for-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Educational institutions
16) Is cost sharing or a match required?
The FOA indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
17) How much total funding is available?
The total estimated funding available is $2,250,000.
18) What are the minimum and maximum anticipated award sizes?
Anticipated individual award sizes range from a $25,000 minimum to a $1,000,000 maximum.
19) What is the performance period for funded projects?
The performance period runs from the date the agreement is issued through approximately September 30, 2014.
20) What is the FOA number?
The FOA number is R13FA20001.
21) Where and when was the FOA expected to be posted?
The FOA was expected to be posted on Grants.gov around July 6, 2012.
22) What is the application deadline?
Applications were due October 5, 2012 by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
23) How do applicants obtain the FOA?
Applicants were required to download the announcement from Grants.gov. The FOA states that no paper copies would be distributed.
24) Is federal registration required before an award can be made?
Yes. Registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system was required prior to award. The FOA states that applicants lacking CCR registration would be ineligible.
25) Who can be contacted with questions about the FOA?
The FOA directs questions to Beverly S. Breen, Grants Management Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region).
- Email: bbreen@usbr.gov
- Phone: 916-978-5146
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