Opportunity Information: Apply for R10AS20027
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cloud Seeding in the Walker Basin" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.508 Providing Water to At Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2010 and posted on May 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,357,569.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,357,569.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments.
- This requirement is posted as a Notice of Intent to award to The Desert Research Institute
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid Pacific Region, announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Cloud Seeding in the Walker Basin" (Funding Opportunity Number R10AS20027). This was issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) to make a single award to the Desert Research Institute rather than a competitive solicitation. In other words, it was not inviting open proposals; it was public notice that BOR planned to fund a specific organization for a defined scope of work, and the government reserved full discretion to proceed without competition under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(1) and (4).
The purpose of the grant was to support a multi-year effort to increase and better understand water supplies in the Walker River Basin through cloud seeding and related analysis. The project had three main goals: first, to initiate cloud seeding operations in the Walker River Basin during Water Year 2011 (beginning October 1, 2010); second, to continue those cloud seeding activities for four additional years; and third, to estimate how much the cloud seeding operations affected Walker River flows by using a hydrologic model. In practical terms, the work combined operational weather modification activities with scientific evaluation so BOR could quantify whether the program measurably increased streamflow in the basin.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted May 27, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 14, 2010, and an archive date of June 15, 2010. The expected number of awards was one. The estimated total funding was $1,357,569, with an award ceiling equal to that amount and no stated minimum award floor. The announcement indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the federal funds were intended to cover the project without requiring the recipient to contribute a defined percentage of non-federal funds.
The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was Natural Resources. The notice cites federal authority connected to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (Public Law 107-171), Section 2507(a)(1), and references CFDA authority (noted in the narrative as 15.582). The data fields also list CFDA 15.508, "Providing Water to At Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes," which aligns with the broader water-supply and terminal-lake protection context relevant to the Walker Basin. Eligibility categories listed in the posting included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and federally recognized tribal governments; however, the eligibility note makes clear the requirement was posted specifically as a Notice of Intent to award to the Desert Research Institute.
The announcement also emphasized registration requirements through the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system, which was the predecessor to later federal registration systems used for grants management. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact was Vivian Davis, Contract Specialist at BOR, reachable by email at vdavis@usbr.gov and by phone at 916-978-5543.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Cloud Seeding in the Walker Basin (BOR Mid Pacific Region)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cloud Seeding in the Walker Basin".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R10AS20027.
Which agency announced this opportunity?
The opportunity was announced by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid Pacific Region.
Was this a competitive grant that accepted open proposals?
No. This announcement was issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) to make a single award to a specific organization rather than a competitive solicitation. It was public notice that BOR planned to fund a defined scope of work with one named recipient.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicated BOR intended to make a single award to the Desert Research Institute.
Why did BOR use a Notice of Intent instead of an open competition?
The notice stated the government reserved full discretion to proceed without competition under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(1) and 2.14(B)(4).
What was the purpose of the project?
The purpose was to support a multi-year effort to increase and better understand water supplies in the Walker River Basin through cloud seeding and related analysis, including evaluating the effect on river flows.
What were the main goals of the project?
The project had three main goals:
- Initiate cloud seeding operations in the Walker River Basin during Water Year 2011 (beginning October 1, 2010).
- Continue cloud seeding activities for four additional years.
- Estimate how cloud seeding affected Walker River flows using a hydrologic model.
What types of activities were included in the scope of work?
The work combined operational weather modification (cloud seeding operations) with scientific evaluation and analysis (using a hydrologic model) so BOR could quantify whether the program measurably increased streamflow in the basin.
What is the start timing referenced in the announcement?
The announcement referenced starting operations during Water Year 2011, which begins on October 1, 2010.
How long was the effort expected to run?
The notice described a multi-year effort: initiation during Water Year 2011 and continuation for four additional years (a total of five water years of activity described in the goals).
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was one (1).
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $1,357,569.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,357,569.
Was there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum award floor was stated in the announcement.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What activity category did the opportunity fall under?
The activity category was listed as Natural Resources.
What were the key posting dates?
The opportunity was:
- Posted: May 27, 2010
- Closing date (original and current): June 14, 2010
- Archive date: June 15, 2010
What legal or program authority was referenced?
The notice cited authority connected to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (Public Law 107-171), Section 2507(a)(1). It also referenced CFDA authority in the narrative as 15.582.
Which CFDA numbers were associated with this opportunity?
The narrative referenced CFDA 15.582. The data fields also listed CFDA 15.508, titled "Providing Water to At Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes", aligning with the broader Walker Basin and water-supply context.
Which eligibility categories were listed in the posting?
The posting listed these eligibility categories:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
Did the listed eligibility categories mean anyone in those groups could apply?
Not in practice for this specific notice. Even though eligibility categories were listed, the announcement made clear it was a Notice of Intent to award specifically to the Desert Research Institute, rather than an invitation for open applications.
Were there any registration requirements mentioned?
Yes. The announcement emphasized registration through the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system (noted as the predecessor to later federal registration systems used for grants management).
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact was Vivian Davis, Contract Specialist at BOR.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Vivian Davis could be reached by:
- Email: vdavis@usbr.gov
- Phone: 916-978-5543
What is the geographic focus of the project?
The project focus was the Walker River Basin (referred to in the title and purpose).
What was BOR trying to learn or measure through this work?
BOR intended to quantify whether cloud seeding produced a measurable increase in streamflow by using a hydrologic model to estimate the effect of operations on Walker River flows.
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