Opportunity Information: Apply for R13AF20026
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 2, 2013 and posted on Jun 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 4, 2013. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) funding opportunity R13AF20026 supports two related efforts: the Central Valley Project Conservation Program (CVPCP) and the Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program (HRP). The overall aim is to improve conditions for species and habitats that have been affected by the Central Valley Project (CVP), with an important limitation: the program focus is on non-fish species and habitats. Funding is offered through grants and cooperative agreements, and the work is framed around conservation actions that either permanently protect important lands or measurably improve habitat and population conditions for impacted species.
The opportunity is organized around four main project types. First, the programs fund protection of species and existing habitats impacted by the CVP, primarily through acquiring land in fee title or securing conservation easements. Second, they support restoration of CVP-impacted habitats or species populations, but only on lands that are permanently protected for conservation and only when the proposed actions would clearly and substantially improve conditions for impacted species. A key restriction applies here: restoration projects are not eligible if they would generate mitigation credits for the grant recipient, meaning the funds cannot be used to create credits that the recipient could later sell or use to satisfy regulatory mitigation obligations. Third, the programs fund research that addresses species status and habitat needs in ways that directly help inform and facilitate recovery. Fourth, they support captive propagation and reintroduction of listed species, specifically to increase population numbers.
Funding details indicate an estimated total of $2.25 million with an expectation of around 10 awards. Individual award sizes range from a $25,000 floor up to a $1,000,000 ceiling. The listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible to applicants that do not have non-federal match readily available. The assistance listing is under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV), and the activity category is environment.
Applicant eligibility is broad and includes state, county, city/township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the standard exclusions noted in the eligibility field); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and individuals. Because awards may be issued as either grants or cooperative agreements, applicants should be prepared for the possibility of more substantial federal involvement in project implementation under a cooperative agreement structure, depending on the specifics of the selected project.
The program also signals a clear priority for the relevant funding year: for FY 2014, land acquisition projects are identified as the highest priority for funding. Applicants proposing fee-title acquisition or conservation easements that permanently protect important habitats impacted by the CVP would therefore be aligning closely with the stated emphasis, especially if the proposal demonstrates strong conservation value, long-term protection, and clear benefits to targeted non-fish species and habitats.
From an administrative standpoint, the announcement must be accessed through Grants.gov and no paper copy is provided. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required; applicants must be registered in SAM to be eligible for an award, so prospective applicants need to plan for SAM timing and renewal requirements. Key dates in the source data show the opportunity was posted June 19, 2013, created July 2, 2013, with an original closing date of October 5, 2013 and a current closing date of October 4, 2013 (with an archive date of October 5, 2013). For questions, the point of contact listed is Teresa E. Brown (Grants Management Specialist) at tebrown@usbr.gov, and the agency also notes that applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically should contact her.
Additional context is provided for applicants who want to see what has been funded before: the Bureau of Reclamation maintains a list of previously funded projects on the program website at www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpcp. That history can be useful for gauging typical project scopes, conservation approaches, and the kinds of habitat or species outcomes the programs have supported.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the R13AF20026 funding opportunity?
R13AF20026 is a Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) funding opportunity that supports two related efforts: the Central Valley Project Conservation Program (CVPCP) and the Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program (HRP). The overall aim is to improve conditions for species and habitats affected by the Central Valley Project (CVP), with a specific program focus on non-fish species and habitats.
2) What is the main purpose of these programs?
The programs fund conservation actions that either permanently protect important lands or measurably improve habitat and population conditions for species impacted by the CVP. Supported work is framed around tangible conservation outcomes tied to impacted non-fish species and habitats.
3) Are fish species or fish habitat projects eligible?
No. The opportunity states an important limitation: the program focus is on non-fish species and habitats.
4) What types of awards are offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding may be provided through grants and cooperative agreements. Because cooperative agreements can involve more substantial federal involvement in project implementation, applicants should be prepared for that possibility depending on the specifics of the selected project.
5) What are the four main project types supported?
The opportunity is organized around four project types:
- Protection of species and existing habitats impacted by the CVP, primarily via fee-title acquisition or conservation easements.
- Restoration of CVP-impacted habitats or species populations, only on lands that are permanently protected for conservation, and only when actions would clearly and substantially improve conditions.
- Research on species status and habitat needs that directly helps inform and facilitate recovery.
- Captive propagation and reintroduction of listed species to increase population numbers.
6) What does the program mean by "protection" projects?
Protection projects focus on permanently protecting important lands and existing habitats impacted by the CVP. The primary mechanisms described are acquiring land in fee title or securing conservation easements.
7) What are the key eligibility conditions for restoration projects?
Restoration projects are supported only if they occur on lands that are permanently protected for conservation and if the proposed actions would clearly and substantially improve habitat and population conditions for impacted species.
8) Can restoration projects generate mitigation credits for the grant recipient?
No. A key restriction is that restoration projects are not eligible if they would generate mitigation credits for the grant recipient. Program funds cannot be used to create credits that the recipient could later sell or use to satisfy regulatory mitigation obligations.
9) What kinds of research projects are supported?
The program supports research that addresses species status and habitat needs in ways that directly help inform and facilitate recovery for impacted species and habitats.
10) What does the program fund related to captive propagation and reintroduction?
The opportunity supports captive propagation and reintroduction of listed species, specifically with the goal of increasing population numbers.
11) How much funding is available in total, and how many awards are expected?
The estimated total funding is $2.25 million, with an expectation of around 10 awards.
12) What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from a minimum of $25,000 up to a maximum of $1,000,000.
13) Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
14) What CFDA/Assistance Listing number is associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV).
15) What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is listed as environment.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (with standard exclusions noted in the eligibility field)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Individuals
17) Is the program prioritizing any particular type of project?
Yes. For FY 2014, land acquisition projects are identified as the highest priority for funding. Proposals involving fee-title acquisition or conservation easements that permanently protect important habitats impacted by the CVP align closely with this stated emphasis.
18) What is the recommended alignment if applying under the stated priority?
The opportunity indicates that applicants proposing fee-title acquisition or conservation easements that permanently protect important habitats impacted by the CVP would align with the FY 2014 priority, especially if the proposal demonstrates strong conservation value, long-term protection, and clear benefits to targeted non-fish species and habitats.
19) How do applicants access the announcement and apply?
The announcement must be accessed through Grants.gov, and no paper copy is provided.
20) Is SAM registration required?
Yes. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required, and applicants must be registered in SAM to be eligible for an award. Prospective applicants need to plan for SAM timing and renewal requirements.
21) What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The source data lists the following dates:
- Posted: June 19, 2013
- Created: July 2, 2013
- Original closing date: October 5, 2013
- Current closing date: October 4, 2013
- Archive date: October 5, 2013
22) Why do the original and current closing dates differ?
The opportunity data shows an original closing date of October 5, 2013 and a current closing date of October 4, 2013, indicating the deadline was updated in the listing.
23) Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact is Teresa E. Brown (Grants Management Specialist). Email: tebrown@usbr.gov.
24) What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The agency notes that applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically should contact Teresa E. Brown at tebrown@usbr.gov.
25) Where can applicants find examples of previously funded projects?
The Bureau of Reclamation maintains a list of previously funded projects on the program website: www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpcp. This can help applicants gauge typical project scopes, conservation approaches, and supported habitat or species outcomes.
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