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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Colorado Dust on Snow Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2013 and posted on Apr 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 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 $62,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $62,500.00 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).
- This is a notice of intent to award, no competition is being sought.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Colorado Dust on Snow Program (CODOS) grant opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation (Lower Colorado Region) award intended to support the Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies in Silverton, Colorado as it monitors and reports on dust deposition on mountain snowpack across Colorado. The core purpose is operational: CODOS provides timely analysis, interpretation, and forecasting of how dust layers on snow can speed up snowmelt and change the timing and volume of runoff. By improving situational awareness of dust-on-snow conditions, the program is meant to strengthen runoff forecasting and, in turn, help water managers and Reclamation improve planning and operations tied to Colorado River system water supplies.
The primary deliverable funded under this award is an ongoing series of operational products that translate field observations into actionable updates. These include dust-on-snow condition updates, alerts, and email briefings that are tailored to operational needs and can be redistributed internally within Reclamation. Beyond the real-time updates, Reclamation also gains access to related research outputs and products generated by other dust-on-snow research teams, along with archived CODOS materials (previous years updates, datasets, analyses) that are publicly available through the program website at http://www.snowstudies.org/CODOS. Taken together, the deliverables are designed to support both immediate decision-making during the melt season and longer-term understanding of how dust affects hydrology in the region.
The work plan described for Water Year 2013 focuses on site-specific, narrative reporting throughout late winter and spring, when dust events and melt dynamics are most consequential. CODOS fieldwork covers eleven monitoring locations: two study plots in the Senator Beck Basin Study Area (near Red Mountain Pass SNOTEL), plus ten additional sites across the Colorado mountains: Park Cone, Spring Creek Pass (near Slumgullion SNOTEL), Wolf Creek Pass (near Wolf Creek Summit and Upper San Juan SNOTELs), Hoosier Pass, Grizzly Peak, Berthoud Summit, Willow Creek Pass, Rabbit Ears (west), McClure Pass, and Grand Mesa (near Mesa Lakes SNOTEL). Most sites were selected for practical operational monitoring because they are accessible and located near NRCS SNOTEL stations, making it easier to pair dust and snowpack observations with established automated snow and climate measurements.
Field and analytical tasks include documenting dust layers and overall snowpack conditions at each site, tracking the nearby SNOTEL data between site visits, reviewing regional hydrologic information to place local observations in a broader basin context, and coordinating with program participants and local observers to incorporate additional on-the-ground observations. The program also plays a supporting role in larger interagency research efforts by collecting and providing field samples and observations for partner teams. Specifically, CODOS continues sampling support for U.S. Geological Survey research led by Dr. Richard Reynolds (focused on climate variability and land use impacts on American drylands), contributes information to NCAR researcher Dr. Martyn Clark to help River Forecast Centers quantify dust effects in streamflow forecasting, and provides field support and sampling for a NASA-funded team led by Dr. Tom Painter aimed at improving snowpack monitoring and snowmelt modeling.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is a discretionary grant under the Natural Resources activity category and is explicitly a notice of intent to award with no competition. The funding opportunity number is R13AP30014. The posting date and creation date are April 29, 2013, with a closing date of May 13, 2013, and an archive date of June 12, 2013. The expected number of awards is one, with total funding of $62,500 and a fixed award floor and ceiling of $62,500, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement, but the notice language indicates the award is intended for the existing CODOS operator (the Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies).
Reclamation does not anticipate substantial programmatic involvement in conducting the work. Its role is described as standard federal stewardship: monitoring performance, ensuring the project stays aligned with the agreed scope of work, and providing technical assistance if requested by the recipient. The listed grant officer contact for access issues or questions is Shawna Thompson, Bureau of Reclamation, phone 702-293-8570, email smthompson@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Colorado Dust on Snow Program (CODOS) grant opportunity?
The Colorado Dust on Snow Program (CODOS) grant opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation (Lower Colorado Region) award intended to support the Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies in Silverton, Colorado. The funded work focuses on monitoring and reporting dust deposition on mountain snowpack across Colorado and translating those observations into operational updates for water and runoff planning.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The core purpose is operational situational awareness. CODOS provides timely analysis, interpretation, and forecasting of how dust layers on snow can speed up snowmelt and change the timing and volume of runoff. By improving awareness of dust-on-snow conditions, the program is meant to strengthen runoff forecasting and help water managers and Reclamation improve planning and operations tied to Colorado River system water supplies.
Who is the intended recipient of this grant?
The notice language indicates the award is intended for the existing CODOS operator: the Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies (Silverton, Colorado).
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. This is explicitly described as a notice of intent to award with no competition.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is R13AP30014.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
Total funding is $62,500. The award floor is $62,500 and the award ceiling is $62,500, indicating a fixed award amount.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
What are the key deliverables funded under this award?
The primary deliverable is an ongoing series of operational products that translate field observations into actionable updates. These include dust-on-snow condition updates, alerts, and email briefings tailored to operational needs, with the ability to redistribute them internally within Reclamation. Reclamation also gains access to related research outputs and products generated by other dust-on-snow research teams, as well as archived CODOS materials that are publicly available on the CODOS website.
What kinds of operational products does CODOS provide?
CODOS provides dust-on-snow condition updates, alerts, and email briefings. These are designed to be timely and operationally useful during the melt season, helping users understand how dust layers may influence snowmelt rates and runoff timing and volume.
Are CODOS materials and past updates publicly available?
Yes. Archived CODOS materials (previous years updates, datasets, analyses) are described as publicly available through the program website at http://www.snowstudies.org/CODOS.
What timeframe does the described work plan cover?
The work plan described is for Water Year 2013 and emphasizes site-specific, narrative reporting during late winter and spring, when dust events and melt dynamics are most consequential.
Where does CODOS conduct field monitoring?
Fieldwork covers eleven monitoring locations, including two study plots in the Senator Beck Basin Study Area (near Red Mountain Pass SNOTEL) and additional sites across the Colorado mountains: Park Cone; Spring Creek Pass (near Slumgullion SNOTEL); Wolf Creek Pass (near Wolf Creek Summit and Upper San Juan SNOTELs); Hoosier Pass; Grizzly Peak; Berthoud Summit; Willow Creek Pass; Rabbit Ears (west); McClure Pass; and Grand Mesa (near Mesa Lakes SNOTEL).
Why were many of the monitoring sites selected?
Most sites were selected for practical operational monitoring because they are accessible and located near NRCS SNOTEL stations. This allows dust and snowpack observations to be paired with established automated snow and climate measurements.
What field and analytical tasks are included in the CODOS work?
Tasks include documenting dust layers and overall snowpack conditions at each site, tracking nearby SNOTEL data between site visits, reviewing regional hydrologic information to place local observations into a broader basin context, and coordinating with program participants and local observers to incorporate additional on-the-ground observations.
Does CODOS support other research or interagency efforts?
Yes. The program plays a supporting role in larger interagency research efforts by collecting and providing field samples and observations for partner teams.
Which partner research efforts are specifically mentioned?
Three collaborations are specifically described: (1) sampling support for U.S. Geological Survey research led by Dr. Richard Reynolds focused on climate variability and land use impacts on American drylands; (2) providing information to NCAR researcher Dr. Martyn Clark to help River Forecast Centers quantify dust effects in streamflow forecasting; and (3) field support and sampling for a NASA-funded team led by Dr. Tom Painter aimed at improving snowpack monitoring and snowmelt modeling.
What is Reclamation’s expected role during project performance?
Reclamation does not anticipate substantial programmatic involvement in conducting the work. Its role is described as standard federal stewardship, including monitoring performance, ensuring the project stays aligned with the agreed scope of work, and providing technical assistance if requested by the recipient.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posting date and creation date are April 29, 2013. The closing date is May 13, 2013. The archive date is June 12, 2013.
Who is listed as the grant officer contact for questions or access issues?
The listed grant officer contact is Shawna Thompson, Bureau of Reclamation. Phone: 702-293-8570. Email: smthompson@usbr.gov.
How is eligibility described in the notice?
Eligibility is listed as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement. The notice language also indicates the award is intended for the existing CODOS operator (the Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies).
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