Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00238
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DEWEESE IRRIGATION SYSTEM EFFICIENCY STUDY AND IMPROVEMENT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 12, 2013 and posted on Aug 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 17, 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 $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DEWEESE IRRIGATION SYSTEM EFFICIENCY STUDY AND IMPROVEMENT opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00238) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. The central purpose was to carry out a cooperative project aimed at improving flow rates on Grape Creek to support fishery needs and riparian management objectives. In practical terms, the project was intended to look at how irrigation infrastructure and water operations within the Grape Creek watershed affect streamflows, and then identify and implement efficiency improvements that could help keep more water in the creek or better manage timing and distribution of flows for ecological benefit.
A key feature of the announcement is its emphasis on collaboration with non-federal partners who already operate facilities or manage water in the watershed. The BLM framed the work as cooperative rather than purely contractor-driven, meaning the recipient would be expected to coordinate closely with local irrigation and water-management interests and other relevant entities to study current conditions and carry out improvements. The goal was not only technical efficiency in an irrigation sense, but also improved instream outcomes, specifically better conditions for aquatic species and healthier riparian areas along Grape Creek.
Funding for the opportunity was relatively small and targeted. The estimated total funding available was $75,000, with one expected award. The award ceiling was $75,000 and the floor was $25,000, indicating the BLM anticipated a single project of modest scale but with flexibility depending on the proposed scope and deliverables. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources (cash or eligible in-kind contributions, depending on the full announcement) to help complete the work and demonstrate partner investment in the project outcomes.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types (for example, local governments, nonprofits, universities, tribes, irrigation entities, or other organizations), subject to any clarifications contained in the full announcement instructions. The activity category was Natural Resources, aligning with the stated objectives of improving creek flows for fishery and riparian management rather than purely agricultural production goals.
The timeline for this funding opportunity was short and it is now archived. It was posted on August 29, 2013, with an original closing date of September 12, 2013, later extended to a current closing date of September 17, 2013. The opportunity was archived on October 15, 2013. Applicants were directed to download full instructions via the application materials associated with the announcement, and the listed grants management contact was Yvonne Pier (ypier@blm.gov) for assistance accessing the full announcement or addressing administrative questions.
Overall, this grant opportunity was designed to fund a single cooperative, partner-driven effort to assess and improve irrigation system efficiency in a way that measurably benefits Grape Creek streamflows and the associated fish and riparian habitat, leveraging coordination with the non-federal entities whose infrastructure and day-to-day water operations most directly influence conditions in the watershed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the DEWEESE IRRIGATION SYSTEM EFFICIENCY STUDY AND IMPROVEMENT opportunity?
It was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to support a cooperative project in the Grape Creek watershed. The focus was on studying how irrigation infrastructure and water operations affect streamflows and then identifying and implementing efficiency improvements that benefit streamflow conditions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was L13AS00238.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument was used?
The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, emphasizing collaboration between the recipient and the BLM (and coordination with non-federal partners in the watershed).
What CFDA program was this grant associated with?
It was offered under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What was the central purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to improve flow rates on Grape Creek to support fishery needs and riparian management objectives by assessing irrigation system influences on streamflow and implementing efficiency improvements.
Where was the project work focused?
The work was focused on Grape Creek and the broader Grape Creek watershed.
What kinds of outcomes was the BLM trying to achieve?
The intended outcomes included improved instream conditions (such as better timing and distribution of flows), benefits for aquatic species, and healthier riparian areas along Grape Creek.
Was this opportunity more about agricultural production or natural resource outcomes?
It was aligned with Natural Resources objectives, specifically improving creek flows for fishery and riparian management, rather than focusing solely on agricultural production.
What does "irrigation system efficiency" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this context, it referred to evaluating irrigation infrastructure and water operations to find and implement improvements that could help keep more water in the creek or improve how water is managed (including timing and distribution) for ecological benefit.
Did the announcement emphasize collaboration with local partners?
Yes. A key feature was collaboration with non-federal partners who operate facilities or manage water in the watershed, with the project framed as cooperative rather than purely contractor-driven.
Who was expected to be involved as non-federal partners?
The announcement emphasized coordination with local irrigation and water-management interests and other relevant entities involved in operating facilities or managing water within the Grape Creek watershed.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding available was $75,000.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor was $25,000 and the award ceiling was $75,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources (cash or eligible in-kind contributions, depending on the full announcement).
What does "eligibility is unrestricted" mean for this opportunity?
It means the opportunity was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement instructions.
What types of applicants could potentially apply under "unrestricted" eligibility?
The information provided indicated it could include local governments, nonprofits, universities, tribes, irrigation entities, or other organizations, as long as they met any requirements described in the full announcement.
What was the activity category for the grant?
The activity category was Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on August 29, 2013.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was September 12, 2013.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to September 17, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It is archived.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on October 15, 2013.
Where were applicants supposed to get the full instructions and application materials?
Applicants were directed to download full instructions via the application materials associated with the announcement.
Who was the grants management contact for administrative questions?
The listed grants management contact was Yvonne Pier (ypier@blm.gov).
What kinds of activities were anticipated under this project?
Based on the description, the project was intended to (1) study current irrigation infrastructure and water operations and their effects on streamflows in the watershed, and (2) identify and implement efficiency improvements to support improved streamflow outcomes for fisheries and riparian management.
Was the project intended to be implemented as a contractor-style effort?
No. The BLM described it as cooperative, with the recipient expected to coordinate closely with local water and irrigation interests and other relevant entities.
What was the overall scale of the opportunity?
It was described as relatively small and targeted, with modest total funding, a single expected award, and flexibility in award size depending on scope and deliverables.
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