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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Delta Habitat Conservation" 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 May 14, 2015 and posted on May 14, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 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 $11,067,250.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $11,067,250.00 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 Delta Habitat Conservation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AN20020) is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary funding action to support environmental planning work tied to fish and wildlife coordination responsibilities. Reclamation announced its intent to issue a cooperative agreement specifically to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) under CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act authority), citing the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act and related delegated authority within the Department of the Interior. The notice makes clear that this is a targeted, non-competitive action and is not inviting proposals from other entities.
The total anticipated federal funding for the agreement is $11,067,250, with Reclamation providing the full amount in Fiscal Year 2015. The opportunity lists a single expected award, an award ceiling of $11,067,250, and an award floor of $1. Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, though the stated intent is to fund DWR specifically. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement identified.
The core purpose of the project is to prepare and complete the RDEIR/SDEIS (a combined environmental review document that aligns state and federal environmental compliance needs). The work scope includes supporting studies, overall project management, technical analyses, and public outreach, all in coordination with preparing and releasing the Final EIR/EIS. In other words, the funding is primarily aimed at completing the environmental documentation and engagement work necessary to move a larger Delta-related habitat conservation or water/environment planning effort forward through formal review and decision-making processes.
Administrative details show the opportunity was posted May 14, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 28, 2015, and an archive date of May 29, 2015. Because this was a notice of intent rather than a competitive solicitation, the closing date functions more as an administrative milestone than an application deadline for the general public. The announcement also notes that the government retains sole discretion to determine not to compete the financial assistance action under applicable departmental policy. Questions were directed to the listed grants management specialist, Megan Bryant, at mbryant@usbr.gov.
Delta Habitat Conservation (Funding Opportunity Number R15AN20020) - FAQs
What is the Delta Habitat Conservation opportunity (R15AN20020)?
Delta Habitat Conservation (Funding Opportunity Number R15AN20020) is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary funding action intended to support environmental planning work tied to fish and wildlife coordination responsibilities. The funding is aimed at completing a combined environmental review document and related planning tasks.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding action is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states this is a targeted, non-competitive action and it is not inviting proposals from other entities.
Who is the intended recipient of the cooperative agreement?
Reclamation announced its intent to issue a cooperative agreement specifically to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments. However, the notice also makes clear the intent is to fund DWR specifically rather than solicit applications broadly.
Can entities other than DWR submit a proposal?
Based on the notice language, no. The announcement states it is not inviting proposals from other entities and describes the action as targeted and non-competitive.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued under CFDA 15.517.
What is the legal authority for this funding?
The notice cites the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act authority, along with related delegated authority within the Department of the Interior.
What type of award is expected?
The notice indicates a cooperative agreement is expected.
How much funding is anticipated?
The total anticipated federal funding is $11,067,250.
How many awards does Reclamation expect to make?
The opportunity lists a single expected award.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $11,067,250.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $1.
When will the funding be provided?
Reclamation planned to provide the full federal amount in Fiscal Year 2015.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is identified in the notice.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The core purpose is to prepare and complete the RDEIR/SDEIS, a combined environmental review document intended to align state and federal environmental compliance needs.
What activities or tasks are included in the scope of work?
The scope includes supporting studies, overall project management, technical analyses, and public outreach, all tied to preparing and releasing the Final EIR/EIS.
What is the connection between this funding and broader Delta planning efforts?
The notice describes the funding as primarily aimed at completing the environmental documentation and engagement work necessary to move a larger Delta-related habitat conservation or water/environment planning effort forward through formal review and decision-making processes.
What are the posting and closing dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2015. The original and current closing date is May 28, 2015. The archive date is May 29, 2015.
Does the closing date function like a normal application deadline?
Not in the typical sense. Because this was a notice of intent rather than a competitive solicitation, the closing date is described as more of an administrative milestone than an application deadline for the general public.
Can Reclamation decide not to compete this financial assistance action?
Yes. The announcement notes the government retains sole discretion to determine not to compete the financial assistance action under applicable departmental policy.
Who can be contacted for questions?
Questions were directed to the listed grants management specialist, Megan Bryant, at mbryant@usbr.gov.
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