Opportunity Information: Apply for R13AS10006
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grande Ronde Basin Habitat Improvement" 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 19, 2013 and posted on Apr 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 3, 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 $674,157.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $674,157.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the Bureau of Reclamation s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Grande Ronde Basin Habitat Improvement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R13AS10006) is a Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region funding action focused on improving fish survival during the spawning and rearing stages across tributary subbasins in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with this particular effort centered on the Grande Ronde Basin. The program is built around practical, measurable habitat outcomes on non-Federal lands, relying on collaboration with local partners rather than Reclamation directly constructing habitat projects. The overall intent is to support actions that translate into concrete biological benefits for anadromous and other native fish species, especially species of concern such as spring Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and bull trout.
At the core of Reclamation's habitat improvement program are specific performance metrics that partners are expected to pursue. These include installing or upgrading fish screens so they meet current criteria (reducing entrainment, meaning fewer fish are pulled into irrigation or diversion infrastructure), restoring access to spawning and rearing habitat by removing or fixing fish passage barriers, achieving instream flow targets to ensure streams have enough water at key times of year, and increasing miles of channel complexity to improve habitat quality (for example, creating or restoring features that provide cover, cool-water refuges, and more diverse flow conditions). Collectively, these actions are meant to make streams more navigable, safer, and more productive for fish during the life stages when habitat conditions most strongly affect survival.
A key feature of this notice is that it is not a competitive grant solicitation. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications, but rather a public notice of Reclamation's intent to fund specific project activities without full and open competition. In practice, this means the funding is effectively directed to a named partner to carry out defined roles under a cooperative agreement, rather than being open for other organizations to apply and compete.
The intended recipient and primary project sponsor is the Union Soil and Water Conservation District (USWCD), a local government entity that coordinates with landowners and other partners to advance habitat improvement work in the Grande Ronde Basin. Reclamation and USWCD previously entered into an agreement in 2010 to explore, develop, and coordinate potential habitat improvement projects, with USWCD serving as the on-the-ground sponsor that can work directly with willing landowners, align project development with permitting needs, and coordinate with interested parties. Because Reclamation is generally unable, except in special circumstances, to fund or participate directly in construction activities on these non-Federal lands, the model depends on project sponsors like USWCD to identify projects, secure or manage the necessary funding streams, obtain permits, manage implementation, and conduct monitoring.
The funding described in this opportunity is aimed specifically at oversight and monitoring activities associated with stream habitat improvement in the Grande Ronde Basin, rather than the physical construction itself. Oversight and monitoring typically include coordinating project development, ensuring work aligns with program objectives and technical standards, tracking implementation progress, and monitoring habitat and fish response so that results can be measured against the program's metric goals. The anticipated benefits highlighted in the notice include improved access to spawning and rearing areas, reduced entrainment, increased streamflow, improved fish passage, and an overall increase in habitat quantity and quality for native fish populations.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument type, under the Natural Resources activity category. The CFDA number listed is 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act). The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $674,157, which is also listed as both the award ceiling and the award floor (suggesting the action was scoped as one specific, fully defined award amount rather than a range). No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 3, 2013, and an archive date of June 2, 2013.
For reference or follow-up, the notice points readers to Grants.gov for additional information and provides a Bureau of Reclamation contact: Melinda Ritacco, Financial Assistance Specialist, at (208) 378-5103 or mritacco@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Grande Ronde Basin Habitat Improvement opportunity (R13AS10006)?
The Grande Ronde Basin Habitat Improvement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R13AS10006) is a Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Pacific Northwest Region funding action focused on improving fish survival during spawning and rearing stages in tributary subbasins in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with this particular effort centered on the Grande Ronde Basin.
What is the main purpose of this funding action?
The purpose is to support practical, measurable habitat outcomes on non-Federal lands that translate into concrete biological benefits for anadromous and other native fish species, especially species of concern such as spring Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and bull trout.
What types of outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The program is built around habitat outcomes that improve stream conditions during life stages when habitat most strongly affects survival. Anticipated benefits include improved access to spawning and rearing areas, reduced entrainment, increased streamflow, improved fish passage, and an overall increase in habitat quantity and quality for native fish populations.
Which fish species are highlighted as species of concern?
The notice highlights spring Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and bull trout as species of concern benefiting from the habitat improvements.
Where is this effort located?
The broader habitat improvement focus covers tributary subbasins in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and this particular effort is centered on the Grande Ronde Basin.
Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a competitive grant solicitation and not a request for applications. It is a public notice of Reclamation's intent to fund specific project activities without full and open competition.
If it is not competitive, what does that mean in practice?
It means the funding is effectively directed to a named partner to carry out defined roles under a cooperative agreement, rather than being open for other organizations to apply and compete.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The intended recipient and primary project sponsor is the Union Soil and Water Conservation District (USWCD), described as a local government entity coordinating with landowners and other partners in the Grande Ronde Basin.
What role does the Union Soil and Water Conservation District (USWCD) play?
USWCD serves as the on-the-ground sponsor that can work directly with willing landowners, align project development with permitting needs, coordinate with interested parties, and handle key responsibilities needed to move habitat improvement projects forward.
Why is Reclamation using a local sponsor rather than directly building projects?
The notice explains that Reclamation is generally unable, except in special circumstances, to fund or participate directly in construction activities on non-Federal lands. As a result, the model relies on project sponsors like USWCD to identify projects, manage implementation, obtain permits, and conduct monitoring.
Is the funding meant to pay for construction of habitat projects?
No. The funding described is aimed specifically at oversight and monitoring activities associated with stream habitat improvement in the Grande Ronde Basin, rather than the physical construction itself.
What kinds of activities are included under “oversight and monitoring” in this notice?
Oversight and monitoring typically include coordinating project development, ensuring work aligns with program objectives and technical standards, tracking implementation progress, and monitoring habitat and fish response so results can be measured against the program's metric goals.
What performance metrics are partners expected to pursue?
The notice identifies several core performance metrics, including: installing or upgrading fish screens to meet current criteria (to reduce entrainment), restoring access to spawning and rearing habitat by removing or fixing fish passage barriers, achieving instream flow targets to ensure enough water at key times of year, and increasing miles of channel complexity to improve habitat quality (such as adding or restoring features that provide cover, cool-water refuges, and diverse flow conditions).
What does “reducing entrainment” mean in this context?
In this notice, reducing entrainment refers to reducing the number of fish pulled into irrigation or diversion infrastructure, which the program addresses by installing or upgrading fish screens to meet current criteria.
What is meant by restoring fish passage and access to habitat?
Restoring fish passage and access refers to removing or fixing barriers that prevent fish from reaching spawning and rearing habitat, thereby improving access to those areas.
What does “increasing miles of channel complexity” refer to?
It refers to improving habitat quality by creating or restoring stream features that provide cover, cool-water refuges, and more diverse flow conditions, resulting in stream reaches that are more productive and supportive of fish during critical life stages.
What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding action?
The CFDA number listed is 15.517, identified as the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
How many awards were expected under this notice?
The notice anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $674,157.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $674,157, suggesting the action was scoped as one specific, fully defined award amount rather than a funding range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing and archive dates?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2013. The original and current closing date was May 3, 2013. The archive date was June 2, 2013.
Where can someone look for additional information mentioned in the notice?
The notice points readers to Grants.gov for additional information.
Who is the Bureau of Reclamation contact for this notice?
The contact listed is Melinda Ritacco, Financial Assistance Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Melinda Ritacco can be reached by phone at (208) 378-5103 or by email at mritacco@usbr.gov.
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