Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AS00043
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fish Habitat Improvement Projects Coordination and Development" 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 23, 2014 and posted on Apr 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $731,797.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $731,797.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Fish Habitat Improvement Projects Coordination and Development (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00043) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to stay actively involved with the recipient during the work rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The focus of the opportunity sits squarely in the natural resources arena and is tied to fish habitat work connected to the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) Habitat Improvement Program.
At its core, the opportunity supports planning and engineering design activities that help move fish habitat improvement projects from concept to an implementable stage. The Bureau of Reclamation describes the intent as entering into an agreement with the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District (GSWCD) to coordinate and develop the technical groundwork needed for habitat improvements. The work is explicitly linked to compliance responsibilities under the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Biological Opinion (BiOp) issued in May 2010. In practice, that means the funded activities are meant to contribute to the broader set of mitigation, restoration, and compliance measures required for the operation of the federal hydropower system in the Columbia River Basin and to support fish species considerations addressed in that BiOp.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and it does not require cost sharing or a matching contribution from the recipient. The total estimated funding listed is $731,797, with an award ceiling of $731,797 and an award floor of $1. The notice anticipates up to two awards. Eligibility is limited to special district governments, which aligns with the named partner, a soil and water conservation district.
Key dates in the announcement indicate it was posted and created on April 23, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 7, 2014. The record shows an archive date of April 23, 2015. The announcement directs applicants and interested parties to consult the full posting on Grants.gov for official application instructions and any detailed requirements not captured in the summary record.
For assistance accessing the full announcement or related materials, the listed point of contact is Melinda Ritacco, Financial Assistance Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by phone at 208-378-5103 or by email at mritacco@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Fish Habitat Improvement Projects Coordination and Development.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14AS00043.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. This typically means the federal agency expects to remain actively involved with the recipient during the work, rather than only providing funds and stepping back.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding supports planning and engineering design activities intended to move fish habitat improvement projects from a concept stage to an implementable stage.
What program or broader effort is this connected to?
The work is tied to fish habitat work connected to the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) Habitat Improvement Program.
How is the opportunity linked to NMFS Biological Opinion (BiOp) requirements?
The funded activities are explicitly linked to compliance responsibilities under the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Biological Opinion (BiOp) issued in May 2010.
What does the BiOp connection mean in practical terms?
In practice, the funded activities are meant to contribute to the broader set of mitigation, restoration, and compliance measures required for operation of the federal hydropower system in the Columbia River Basin and to support fish species considerations addressed in the 2010 BiOp.
What kinds of activities are supported under this opportunity?
Based on the summary provided, supported activities include coordination and development of the technical groundwork, including planning and engineering design, needed to advance fish habitat improvement projects toward implementation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing/matching is not required.
How much funding is available in total?
The total estimated funding listed is $731,797.
What is the award ceiling (maximum possible award)?
The award ceiling is $731,797.
What is the award floor (minimum possible award)?
The award floor is $1.
How many awards does the notice anticipate making?
The notice anticipates up to two awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to special district governments, which aligns with the named partner described in the summary (a soil and water conservation district).
Is a specific partner or recipient mentioned in the summary?
Yes. The Bureau of Reclamation describes the intent as entering into an agreement with the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District (GSWCD) to coordinate and develop the technical groundwork needed for habitat improvements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The key dates show it was posted (and created) on April 23, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is May 7, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The closing date listed is May 7, 2014, and the record shows an archive date of April 23, 2015.
Where should applicants look for official application instructions?
The announcement directs applicants and interested parties to consult the full posting on Grants.gov for official application instructions and any detailed requirements not captured in the summary record.
Who is the point of contact for questions or assistance?
The listed point of contact is Melinda Ritacco, Financial Assistance Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 208-378-5103
Email: mritacco@usbr.gov
What topic area does this opportunity fall under?
The focus sits in the natural resources arena and is centered on fish habitat improvement planning and design work connected to the Columbia River Basin hydropower system context.
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