Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AN20013
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Contra Loma Boat Launch" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.524 Recreation Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2015 and posted on Jul 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $145,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $145,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Contra Loma Boat Launch grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AN20013) is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary grant aimed at improving visitor access and day use infrastructure at Contra Loma Reservoir, a popular recreation site managed by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) under an existing management agreement with Reclamation. Contra Loma includes roughly 90 acres of developed parkland and wildlife habitat and supports boating, hiking, picnicking, and fishing. The site draws about 150,000 visitors per year, with much of the use coming from Central California counties. The overall purpose of the award is to help EBRPD meet its obligations to upgrade facilities in the recreation area so the public can more safely and comfortably use the reservoir.
The project scope is focused on practical, high-impact access improvements, specifically upgrading parking facilities and roadway conditions within the reservoir site. The grant funding is intended to strengthen existing parking areas by improving their structural base and surface so they can better handle vehicle traffic. The description indicates that funds will be used to install asphalt as an additional surface layer applied over base material that was funded through an earlier award in 2014, making this effort a follow-on construction step rather than a brand-new standalone build. The expected public benefit is improved circulation, more durable parking and road surfaces, and a better overall visitor experience, which in turn supports continued or increased recreational use.
EBRPD is identified as the implementing entity and carries the primary responsibility for delivering the project. That includes administering and financially managing the award, overseeing construction management through completion and acceptance, and then operating and maintaining the improved facilities after construction is finished. EBRPD is also responsible for submitting the final report at the end of the grant. Reclamation does not anticipate substantial involvement in day-to-day execution; its role is expected to be limited to standard federal stewardship activities such as monitoring project performance and providing technical assistance if requested by the recipient.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it is justified as a single-source continuation award rather than a competitive grant. Under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), the Bureau of Reclamation cites the "continuation" criterion, explaining that competition is not practicable because the work is a continuation of a prior agreement (R13AP20012, which expired December 31, 2014) and because EBRPD is the only non-federal public managing partner that has executed the required agreement with Reclamation to administer the relevant lands and water areas for recreation enhancement. In other words, because EBRPD already holds the management role for the site and the new work builds directly on prior funded improvements, shifting the award to another entity would disrupt continuity and would not align with the management framework required for this federal recreation area.
The stated statutory authority is Public Law 89-72, the Federal Water Project Recreation Act, Section 7(a) and 7(b). This law authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to support outdoor recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement at federal reservoirs, including through agreements with state or local public bodies to administer project lands and water areas and to operate, maintain, and replace facilities. The summary included in the notice also emphasizes the Act's cost-sharing expectations: non-federal public bodies generally must share in separable recreation costs (and a portion of fish and wildlife enhancement costs), administer the recreation areas, and cover ongoing operation, maintenance, and replacement costs. Consistent with that framework, the opportunity lists a cost sharing or matching requirement.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity indicates one expected award with total estimated funding of $145,000, and both the award floor and ceiling are also listed as $145,000, signaling a single fixed-size award. The CFDA program number is 15.524 (Recreation Resources Management). Eligible applicants are listed as special district governments, aligning with EBRPD's status. The announcement was posted July 13, 2015, with a closing date of July 27, 2015, and an archive date of August 26, 2015. The agency contact listed is Beverly Breen, Grants Officer (BBreen@usbr.gov), for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Contra Loma Boat Launch Grant (Funding Opportunity Number R15AN20013) - FAQs
What is the Contra Loma Boat Launch grant opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary grant focused on improving visitor access and day use infrastructure at Contra Loma Reservoir, a recreation site managed by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) under an existing management agreement with Reclamation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R15AN20013.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to help EBRPD meet its obligations to upgrade facilities so the public can use the Contra Loma Reservoir recreation area more safely and comfortably, with an emphasis on practical access improvements.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at Contra Loma Reservoir, a popular recreation site that includes about 90 acres of developed parkland and wildlife habitat.
What types of recreation does Contra Loma Reservoir support?
The site supports boating, hiking, picnicking, and fishing.
How many visitors use Contra Loma Reservoir each year?
The site draws about 150,000 visitors per year.
Where do many visitors come from?
Much of the use is reported to come from Central California counties.
What work will the grant fund?
The scope is focused on upgrading parking facilities and roadway conditions within the reservoir site. The intent is to strengthen existing parking areas by improving their structural base and surface so they can better handle vehicle traffic.
Is this a new construction project or a continuation of earlier work?
It is described as a follow-on construction step. Funds will be used to install asphalt as an additional surface layer over base material that was funded through an earlier award in 2014.
What is the expected public benefit of the project?
The expected benefits include improved circulation, more durable parking and road surfaces, and an improved overall visitor experience that supports continued or increased recreational use.
Who is responsible for implementing the project?
EBRPD is identified as the implementing entity and has primary responsibility for delivering the project.
What responsibilities does EBRPD have under the award?
EBRPD is responsible for administering and financially managing the award, overseeing construction management through completion and acceptance, operating and maintaining the improved facilities after construction, and submitting the final report at the end of the grant.
Will the Bureau of Reclamation be substantially involved in day-to-day project execution?
No. Reclamation does not anticipate substantial involvement in day-to-day execution. Its role is expected to be limited to standard federal stewardship activities such as monitoring project performance and providing technical assistance if requested.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. It is justified as a single-source continuation award rather than a competitive grant.
Why is it being issued as a single-source continuation award?
The Bureau of Reclamation cites the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) under the "continuation" criterion. Competition is described as not practicable because the work continues a prior agreement and because EBRPD is identified as the only non-federal public managing partner with the required agreement with Reclamation to administer the relevant lands and water areas for recreation enhancement.
What prior agreement is this project continuing?
The notice references a prior agreement, R13AP20012, which expired on December 31, 2014.
What is the statutory authority for this grant?
The statutory authority is Public Law 89-72, the Federal Water Project Recreation Act, Section 7(a) and 7(b).
What does the Federal Water Project Recreation Act authorize in this context?
As summarized in the notice, the Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to support outdoor recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement at federal reservoirs, including through agreements with state or local public bodies to administer project lands and water areas and to operate, maintain, and replace facilities.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity lists a cost sharing or matching requirement, and the summary emphasizes the Act's expectations that non-federal public bodies generally share in separable recreation costs (and a portion of fish and wildlife enhancement costs) and cover ongoing operation, maintenance, and replacement costs.
How much funding is available?
Total estimated funding is $145,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $145,000, indicating a single fixed-size award.
What is the CFDA program number for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number is 15.524 (Recreation Resources Management).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as special district governments, which aligns with EBRPD's status.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 13, 2015.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The closing date was July 27, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 26, 2015.
Who is the agency contact for questions or access to the full announcement?
The agency contact listed is Beverly Breen, Grants Officer. The email provided is BBreen@usbr.gov.
What kind of help can the agency contact provide?
The contact is listed for assistance accessing the full announcement.
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