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- The DOI-BOR in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lewiston Orchards Project Pilot Water Exchange" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 19, 2015 and posted on Nov 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $559,967.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Lewiston Orchards Project Pilot Water Exchange grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R16AS00004) is a discretionary funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply issuing a standalone grant. The funding falls under the Natural Resources activity category (CFDA 15.517) and is aimed specifically at supporting an ongoing water-supply and environmental-impact project tied to the Lewiston Orchards Project (LOP).
The applicant and on-the-ground partner for this effort is the Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (LOID), described as a special government district responsible for delivering water to users within its service area. The roots of the project go back to a 2010 appraisal investigation conducted jointly by Reclamation and LOID. That study evaluated alternative sources of water for the LOP and sought to determine whether at least one feasible alternative could be developed. One of the leading alternatives identified was development of a well field, which would allow some irrigation demand currently met through surface-water diversions to be met through groundwater instead.
To test whether the well field concept is practical, Reclamation and LOID previously entered into Cooperative Agreement No. R13AC11013 on August 27, 2013. That earlier agreement covered design and construction activities for a pilot groundwater well project. The central purpose of the pilot well is to enable a water exchange: substituting groundwater from the new well for a portion of the project’s current surface-water supply. This shift is intended to reduce the environmental impacts associated with surface-water withdrawals, particularly impacts to endangered steelhead and their habitat. In other words, by reducing how much water is taken directly from surface sources for irrigation, the project aims to help alleviate pressure on sensitive aquatic ecosystems.
This 2015 funding opportunity reflects a budget shortfall encountered during implementation rather than a brand-new competitive program. The pilot project is ongoing, and LOID completed the bidding process for the well house completion task. However, the bids received were higher than what had originally been budgeted for that part of the work. Because of that cost increase, Reclamation stated its intent to provide additional funding to LOID to close the gap and allow the project to be completed as planned.
Financially, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $559,967 and anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), indicating the funding is effectively targeted to this specific partner and project need. The eligible applicant type is limited to special district governments, aligning with LOID’s status. The opportunity was created and posted on November 19, 2015, with a closing date of November 30, 2015. Overall, the grant is best understood as a supplemental federal contribution under an existing cooperative framework to complete a pilot groundwater infrastructure component that supports both irrigation reliability and species/habitat protection goals.
Lewiston Orchards Project Pilot Water Exchange Grant (R16AS00004) - FAQs
What is the Lewiston Orchards Project Pilot Water Exchange grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR) to support work on the Lewiston Orchards Project (LOP). It is focused on completing an ongoing pilot groundwater well effort that enables a water exchange intended to reduce environmental impacts from surface-water diversions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R16AS00004.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the Bureau of Reclamation expects to have substantial involvement in the work, rather than issuing a standalone grant with minimal federal engagement.
What is the activity category and CFDA number associated with this funding?
The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number listed is 15.517.
What is the main purpose of the pilot project being funded?
The pilot project centers on developing a groundwater well (and related facilities) to substitute groundwater for a portion of the LOP's current surface-water supply. This substitution supports a water exchange concept intended to lessen environmental impacts from surface-water withdrawals.
How does the project relate to environmental protection?
By reducing the amount of surface water diverted for irrigation, the project is intended to reduce impacts to endangered steelhead and their habitat. The idea is that meeting some irrigation demand through groundwater can ease pressure on sensitive aquatic ecosystems.
Who is the applicant and local partner for this effort?
The applicant and on-the-ground partner is the Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (LOID), described as a special government district responsible for delivering water to users within its service area.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicant type is limited to special district governments. This aligns with LOID's status as a special government district.
Is this a competitive, open grant program for multiple applicants?
Based on the details provided, it is not described as a broad, new competitive program. The opportunity anticipates a single award and is tied to a specific ongoing project and partner, indicating it is effectively targeted to this specific need and recipient type.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates one award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $559,967.
Why is this funding being offered in 2015?
This funding opportunity reflects a budget shortfall during implementation of an ongoing pilot project. LOID completed the bidding process for the well house completion task, and the bids came in higher than originally budgeted. Reclamation stated its intent to provide additional funding to close the gap so the project can be completed as planned.
What part of the project is associated with the cost increase that prompted additional funding?
The cost increase is tied to the well house completion task, where the bids received were higher than the budgeted amount.
What earlier agreement does this opportunity build on?
This opportunity builds on Cooperative Agreement No. R13AC11013, entered into by Reclamation and LOID on August 27, 2013, which covered design and construction activities for the pilot groundwater well project.
What is meant by a "water exchange" in this context?
In this context, the water exchange refers to substituting groundwater produced from the pilot well for a portion of the surface-water supply that would otherwise be diverted for irrigation. The intended outcome is reduced surface-water withdrawals and related environmental impacts.
When was the funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on November 19, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was November 30, 2015.
How did the project originate?
The roots of the work trace back to a 2010 appraisal investigation conducted jointly by Reclamation and LOID. That study evaluated alternative sources of water for the Lewiston Orchards Project and looked for at least one feasible alternative to develop. One leading alternative identified was development of a well field.
What was identified as a leading alternative water supply option in the 2010 study?
The development of a well field was identified as a leading alternative, allowing some irrigation demand currently met by surface-water diversions to be met through groundwater instead.
What is the overall goal of the grant when summarized at a high level?
Overall, the grant is best understood as a supplemental federal contribution under an existing cooperative framework to complete a pilot groundwater infrastructure component that supports irrigation reliability while also aiming to protect endangered steelhead and their habitat by reducing surface-water diversion impacts.
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