Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AN20027
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Interagency Ecological Program Environmental Monitoring Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 19, 2015 and posted on Jun 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 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 $10,419,087.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,419,087.00 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 Interagency Ecological Program Environmental Monitoring Program (Funding Opportunity Number R15AN20027) is a discretionary federal funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal government expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant with minimal oversight. The award is authorized under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act), specifically Public Law 102-575, Title XXXIV, with cited authorities in Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e), which support efforts tied to improving and managing Central Valley Project-related environmental outcomes.
The intent of the Bureau of Reclamation is to fund the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), and the eligibility category is limited to state governments. Only one award is expected. This is a Notice of Intent to Award and it is explicitly not a competitive solicitation; in other words, it is not asking for proposals from multiple applicants. The government also notes that the decision not to compete the financial assistance is made under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and that this determination is at the government’s discretion.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total agreement amount of $10,419,087, with an award ceiling equal to that same amount and an award floor of $0. For Fiscal Year 2015 specifically, Reclamation indicates it is providing $1,885,592 toward the overall agreement. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to contribute a specified percentage of non-federal funds to receive or use the award.
The project objective is focused on supporting the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) through field monitoring, data analysis, and targeted special studies designed to improve scientific understanding of estuarine ecology. The practical purpose of this work is to generate information that resource managers can use to guide management and conservation decisions in the upper San Francisco Estuary. In effect, the award supports ongoing, coordinated environmental monitoring and applied science that inform stewardship of an ecologically and operationally complex estuarine system influenced by water management, habitat conditions, and species needs.
The posting date and creation date are both June 19, 2015. The original and current closing date is July 3, 2015, with an archive date of July 4, 2015. Questions and access issues are directed to the Bureau of Reclamation grants management contact, Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist, at mbryant@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is titled the Interagency Ecological Program Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number R15AN20027.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding action is from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What type of federal funding is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the federal government expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than providing a pass-through grant with minimal oversight.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award and is explicitly not a competitive solicitation. It is not requesting proposals from multiple applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The Bureau of Reclamation states the intent is to fund the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected.
What is the CFDA number and legal authority for this award?
The award is authorized under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act), specifically Public Law 102-575, Title XXXIV. Authorities cited include Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e).
Why is the government not competing this financial assistance?
The posting states the decision not to compete the financial assistance is made under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and notes that this determination is at the government’s discretion.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the agreement?
The estimated total agreement amount is $10,419,087.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $10,419,087. The award floor is $0.
How much funding is identified for Fiscal Year 2015?
For Fiscal Year 2015, Reclamation indicates it is providing $1,885,592 toward the overall agreement.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What is the main objective of the project being funded?
The objective is to support the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) through field monitoring, data analysis, and targeted special studies that improve scientific understanding of estuarine ecology.
What is the practical purpose of the monitoring and studies?
The purpose is to generate information that resource managers can use to guide management and conservation decisions in the upper San Francisco Estuary.
What kinds of activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope described includes field monitoring, data analysis, and targeted special studies as part of ongoing, coordinated environmental monitoring and applied science.
What geographic or ecological area is referenced?
The work is described as informing stewardship and decision-making in the upper San Francisco Estuary.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date and creation date are June 19, 2015. The closing date (original and current) is July 3, 2015. The archive date is July 4, 2015.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues?
Questions and access issues are directed to Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation, at mbryant@usbr.gov.
Does the posting indicate anything about the government’s role during project performance?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the posting indicates the federal government expects substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out.
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