Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR UC 16 N009
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- The DOI-BOR in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Consultation to Develop UCRC Pilot Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517,.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 02, 2016 and posted on May 02, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,415,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Reclamation (Department of the Interior) announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Consultation to Develop UCRC Pilot Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number: BOR UC 16 N009) focused on Colorado River Basin drought response planning and near-term conservation actions. The work centers on the Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC) and the four Upper Division States (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico), which have been coordinating alongside the Lower Basin states (Arizona, California, and Nevada) and other basin stakeholders. The underlying problem the grant is meant to address is the Basin's prolonged drought conditions and the increasing risk that reservoir elevations at Lake Powell and Lake Mead could fall to critical levels. Those low levels can trigger major operational and economic impacts, including threats to hydropower generation at Lake Powell and the possibility of shortage declarations tied to Lake Mead within a relatively short timeframe.
The grant is tied to congressional funding provided in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, and it is framed around supporting drought contingency options and water conservation arrangements that help reduce the likelihood of reaching those critical reservoir thresholds. The description highlights the Basin's severe multi-year drought and cites testimony given by UCRC leadership emphasizing that continued drought could push the system toward outcomes that would affect power production and water deliveries. In practice, this funding is meant to help UCRC consult, coordinate, and develop pilot program concepts or actions that contribute to drought contingency planning and implementation in the Upper Basin, while staying aligned with parallel efforts occurring in the Lower Basin and with Reclamation's broader basin-wide planning role.
In terms of what the federal funds can support, the opportunity language points to two main pathways authorized by Congress: first, grants from the Secretary of the Interior to public entities that use Colorado River Basin water for municipal purposes, where projects are implemented by one or more non-federal entities; and second, grants or other financial agreements that add funding to renew or implement water conservation agreements that already existed as of the law's enactment. Put simply, the money is intended to help move conservation and drought contingency measures from discussion to action, particularly by bolstering existing conservation agreements or supporting municipal-focused projects that can be carried out by state or local partners rather than the federal government.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a grant in the natural resources funding activity area and is associated with CFDA numbers 15.517. Eligibility is listed as state governments, which aligns with the structure of UCRC as an interstate commission representing the Upper Division States. The posting date and creation date were both May 2, 2016, with an application closing date of May 16, 2016. Reclamation anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $1,415,000. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as targeted support for UCRC-led consultation and pilot development work that strengthens Colorado River Basin drought preparedness and helps stabilize reservoir conditions through coordinated conservation and contingency measures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Consultation to Develop UCRC Pilot Programs".
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR UC 16 N009.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to support Colorado River Basin drought response planning and near-term water conservation actions, especially work led through the Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC) to develop pilot program concepts or actions that contribute to drought contingency planning and implementation in the Upper Basin.
What problem is this grant trying to address?
This grant targets the Basin's prolonged multi-year drought and the increasing risk that reservoir elevations at Lake Powell and Lake Mead could fall to critical levels. Those low levels can trigger major operational and economic impacts, including potential threats to hydropower generation at Lake Powell and the possibility of shortage declarations tied to Lake Mead within a relatively short timeframe.
What geographic area or river system does the work focus on?
The work focuses on the Colorado River Basin, with a particular emphasis on coordination and pilot program development in the Upper Basin.
Which organizations and states are central to this effort?
The work centers on the Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC) and the four Upper Division States: Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico. The description also notes coordination alongside the Lower Basin states (Arizona, California, and Nevada) and other Basin stakeholders.
How does this relate to Lower Basin planning and basin-wide efforts?
The funding is intended to support Upper Basin consultation and pilot program development while remaining aligned with parallel efforts in the Lower Basin and with the Bureau of Reclamation's broader basin-wide planning role.
What kinds of activities can federal funds support under this opportunity?
The opportunity describes two main congressionally authorized pathways:
- Grants from the Secretary of the Interior to public entities that use Colorado River Basin water for municipal purposes, where projects are implemented by one or more non-federal entities.
- Grants or other financial agreements that provide funding to renew or implement water conservation agreements that already existed as of the law's enactment.
Does the grant emphasize new projects, existing agreements, or both?
Both. The description highlights support for municipal-focused projects implemented by non-federal partners and also specifically mentions adding funding to renew or implement pre-existing water conservation agreements that were in place as of the underlying law's enactment.
Who is eligible to apply?
State governments are listed as eligible.
How does the eligibility fit with the UCRC structure?
The eligibility listing aligns with the UCRC being an interstate commission representing the Upper Division States (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico).
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant.
What is the funding activity area?
The funding activity area is natural resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.517.
What is the source of congressional funding mentioned for this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to congressional funding provided in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015.
How many awards did Reclamation anticipate making?
Reclamation anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,415,000.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is May 2, 2016.
When was this opportunity created?
The creation date is May 2, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 16, 2016.
What is meant by "UCRC pilot programs" in this context?
Based on the description, the pilot programs refer to concepts or actions developed through UCRC-led consultation and coordination that support drought contingency planning and near-term conservation measures in the Upper Basin, designed to help reduce the likelihood of reaching critical reservoir elevations.
Why are Lake Powell and Lake Mead specifically mentioned?
They are key reservoirs in the Basin, and the opportunity highlights the risk that their elevations could fall to critical levels. The description points to potential consequences such as impacts to operations, economics, hydropower generation at Lake Powell, and potential shortage declarations tied to Lake Mead.
What is the practical outcome this grant is trying to support?
The practical intent is to help move drought contingency and conservation measures from discussion to action by supporting consultation, coordination, and the development of pilot concepts or actions, including reinforcing existing conservation agreements or supporting municipal-focused projects carried out by non-federal partners.
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