Opportunity Information: Apply for R12SF35357
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "La Jolla Irrigation Plan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.519 Indian Tribal Water Resources Development, Management, and Protection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 2, 2012 and posted on Aug 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $66,811.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $66,811.00 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).
- No competition is being sought, this is a notice of intent to award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The La Jolla Irrigation Plan grant opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation (Lower Colorado Region) discretionary grant intended to help the La Jolla Band of Luiseo Indians strengthen water resilience on the La Jolla Reservation in Northern San Diego County, California, within the San Luis Rey Watershed. The project is framed as a multi-phase Tribal Irrigation Water System plan designed to prepare the community for recurring drought conditions that strain local water sources, disrupt the Reservation economy, and damage natural resources. Drought in this area also compounds wildfire risk and forest health problems by weakening trees and promoting insect infestation and disease, creating a difficult situation where the need for water (especially for household use and fire suppression) rises at the same time that available supply falls.
The opportunity builds directly on earlier Reclamation-supported work and planning. An earlier emergency drought project improved the Tribe's ability to capture and use surface water for irrigation, fire suppression, and construction, which helped reduce pressure on potable (drinking) water supplies. In addition, the Tribe completed a Drought Contingency Plan in 2009 that assessed existing conditions, established a framework for monitoring and responding to drought, and identified a set of priority projects. This grant notice focuses on moving from planning into implementation by funding priority actions that were already vetted through that planning process.
The proposed effort is organized as a multi-phase plan made up of several distinct but connected projects. A key feature is that each project supports the overall drought-preparedness strategy, but can also be carried out independently, allowing the Tribe to sequence work based on immediate needs, capacity, and on-the-ground conditions. The main goals include: conducting technical assessments of the Tribe's irrigation systems; improving irrigation water supply and distribution infrastructure to reduce losses and improve efficiency; adding a renewable energy supply to support a water disinfection system (improving reliability and reducing operating burdens); enhancing non-potable water availability specifically for firefighting needs; installing rainwater catchment systems for isolated homes that may be harder to serve with centralized infrastructure; and strengthening overall water management and conservation practices to reduce demand on limited potable supplies. The Tribe indicates an intent to rely primarily on force account staff, meaning work would largely be performed by the Tribe's own personnel rather than fully contracted out, which can support local capacity and control over implementation.
From an administrative standpoint, this is an archived 2012 notice of intent to award with no competition. The funding opportunity number is R12SF35357, and it falls under CFDA 15.519 (Indian Tribal Water Resources Development, Management, and Protection). The expected number of awards is one, with total estimated funding of $66,811, and both the award floor and ceiling set at $66,811, indicating a single fixed award amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The posting date was August 2, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 16, 2012, and an archive date of September 15, 2012. The listing identifies eligible applicants as "Others" with clarification in the full announcement, consistent with the fact that the notice is tailored to this specific Tribe and is not open as a competitive solicitation. Contact for the announcement was Shawna Thompson, Grants Officer, at the Bureau of Reclamation.
La Jolla Irrigation Plan Grant (R12SF35357) FAQs
What is the La Jolla Irrigation Plan grant opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Reclamation (Lower Colorado Region) discretionary grant intended to help the La Jolla Band of Luiseo Indians strengthen water resilience on the La Jolla Reservation in Northern San Diego County, California, within the San Luis Rey Watershed.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. This is an archived 2012 notice of intent to award with no competition, indicating it was tailored to a specific recipient rather than open for competitive applications.
Who is the intended recipient of this funding?
The notice is framed around supporting the La Jolla Band of Luiseo Indians and activities on the La Jolla Reservation.
What is the purpose of the project described in the notice?
The project is designed as a multi-phase Tribal Irrigation Water System plan to prepare the community for recurring drought conditions that strain local water sources, disrupt the Reservation economy, and damage natural resources.
What local challenges is this project meant to address?
The notice highlights recurring drought that reduces available water supply while increasing water needs (especially household use and fire suppression). It also describes drought-related impacts that compound wildfire risk and forest health problems by weakening trees and promoting insect infestation and disease.
How does this opportunity relate to earlier Reclamation-supported work?
The opportunity builds on prior Reclamation-supported emergency drought work that improved the Tribe's ability to capture and use surface water for irrigation, fire suppression, and construction, helping reduce pressure on potable (drinking) water supplies.
What planning was completed before this implementation-focused notice?
The Tribe completed a Drought Contingency Plan in 2009 that assessed existing conditions, established a framework for monitoring and responding to drought, and identified priority projects. This notice focuses on funding priority actions already vetted through that planning process.
What does "moving from planning into implementation" mean in this notice?
It means the funding is intended to support implementation of priority drought-preparedness actions identified through the Tribe's prior planning, rather than funding only additional planning activities.
How is the proposed effort structured?
The proposed effort is organized as a multi-phase plan consisting of several distinct but connected projects.
Can each project be implemented on its own?
Yes. The notice states that each project supports the overall drought-preparedness strategy but can also be carried out independently, allowing the Tribe to sequence work based on immediate needs, capacity, and on-the-ground conditions.
What types of activities or projects are included in the multi-phase plan?
The notice lists several main goals and project types, including technical assessments of irrigation systems; improvements to irrigation water supply and distribution to reduce losses and increase efficiency; adding a renewable energy supply to support a water disinfection system; enhancing non-potable water availability for firefighting; installing rainwater catchment systems for isolated homes; and strengthening overall water management and conservation practices to reduce demand on limited potable supplies.
Does the notice mention technical assessments?
Yes. One of the main goals is conducting technical assessments of the Tribe's irrigation systems.
What infrastructure improvements are contemplated for irrigation?
The notice describes improving irrigation water supply and distribution infrastructure specifically to reduce losses and improve efficiency.
Does the project include renewable energy components?
Yes. A renewable energy supply is proposed to support a water disinfection system, with the intent of improving reliability and reducing operating burdens.
How does the project address firefighting needs?
The notice includes enhancing non-potable water availability specifically for firefighting needs, recognizing that fire suppression demand rises during drought conditions.
Are isolated homes addressed in the project scope?
Yes. The notice mentions installing rainwater catchment systems for isolated homes that may be harder to serve with centralized infrastructure.
What does the notice say about water conservation and management?
It includes strengthening overall water management and conservation practices to reduce demand on limited potable (drinking) water supplies.
What is meant by "force account staff" in this context?
The notice indicates an intent to rely primarily on force account staff, meaning work would largely be performed by the Tribe's own personnel rather than fully contracted out. The notice also notes that this approach can support local capacity and control over implementation.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is R12SF35357.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
It is listed under CFDA 15.519, Indian Tribal Water Resources Development, Management, and Protection.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $66,811.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are $66,811, indicating a single fixed award amount for the one expected award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was August 2, 2012.
What was the closing date for the notice?
The original and current closing date listed is August 16, 2012.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The listing is archived, with an archive date of September 15, 2012.
Who was listed as eligible to apply?
The listing identifies eligible applicants as "Others," with clarification in the full announcement. The notice is described as a no-competition intent to award and is consistent with being tailored to this specific Tribe rather than a broadly open solicitation.
Who was the contact person for the announcement?
The contact listed was Shawna Thompson, Grants Officer, at the Bureau of Reclamation.
Where is the project location described in the notice?
The work is described as supporting the La Jolla Reservation in Northern San Diego County, California, within the San Luis Rey Watershed.
How does the project aim to reduce pressure on potable water supplies?
The notice discusses multiple pathways, including increasing the use of surface water for irrigation and other non-potable uses, improving irrigation efficiency to reduce losses, expanding non-potable supplies for firefighting, installing rainwater catchment for homes, and strengthening conservation and water management practices.
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