Opportunity Information: Apply for R13AS11008
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Region in the environment 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 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 21, 2013 and posted on May 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 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 $2,679,375.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,679,375.00 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 (Funding Opportunity Number R13AS11008) is a Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region funding notice describing the agency's intent to make a single, noncompetitive financial assistance award to the Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (LOID). Even though it appears in the format of a grant opportunity, the announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as formal public notice that Reclamation plans to move forward with funding a specific recipient and a specific set of project activities without full and open competition.
The proposed award would be issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning Reclamation would typically expect to have substantial involvement in the project compared with a standard grant. The planned work focuses on completing design and construction for a pilot effort that tests the practicality of developing a groundwater well field as an alternative water supply for the Lewiston Orchards Project. The central idea is a "water exchange": substituting a portion of the project’s existing surface water diversions for groundwater pumped from a new well. By reducing surface withdrawals used for irrigation, the project aims to lessen impacts on endangered steelhead and their habitat associated with those diversions.
From an environmental and natural resources perspective, the public purpose of the project is tied to habitat improvements in the Lapwai Basin. The announcement highlights expected benefits for endangered steelhead in Sweetwater Creek, Webb Creek, and Lapwai Creek, implying that changing how and where water is sourced for irrigation could improve streamflow conditions or otherwise reduce stressors on aquatic habitat in these systems. The funding is associated with CFDA 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, indicating LOID would be expected to contribute a portion of the overall project costs or provide qualifying in-kind support.
In terms of funding and award structure, Reclamation anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $2,679,375, which is also listed as the award ceiling. Eligible applicants are described as special district governments, consistent with an irrigation district recipient. Key dates show the notice was posted and created on May 21, 2013, with an original and current closing date of June 6, 2013, and an archive date of June 7, 2013, reflecting the short public notice window typical of sole-source or limited-competition funding announcements.
For administrative questions or trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Lisa Strong, Financial Assistance Officer at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by phone at 208-378-5138 or by email at lstrong@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Lewiston Orchards Project Pilot Water Exchange funding notice?
The Lewiston Orchards Project Pilot Water Exchange is a Bureau of Reclamation (Pacific Northwest Region) funding notice (Funding Opportunity Number R13AS11008). It describes Reclamation's intent to provide financial assistance for a specific pilot project tied to the Lewiston Orchards Project.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity or a request for applications?
No. Although it is presented in a format that resembles a grant opportunity, the announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is formal public notice that Reclamation plans to make a single, noncompetitive award for a defined recipient and set of activities.
Who is the intended recipient of the funding?
The notice states Reclamation intends to make a single, noncompetitive financial assistance award to the Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (LOID).
How many awards does Reclamation anticipate making under this notice?
One award is anticipated.
What type of award is planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The proposed award would be issued as a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates Reclamation would expect to have substantial involvement in project activities compared with a standard grant.
What is the main purpose of the pilot project?
The planned work focuses on completing design and construction for a pilot effort to test the practicality of developing a groundwater well field as an alternative water supply for the Lewiston Orchards Project.
What does "water exchange" mean in this project?
In this context, a "water exchange" refers to substituting a portion of the project's existing surface water diversions with groundwater pumped from a new well. The idea is to reduce surface water withdrawals used for irrigation by replacing that portion with groundwater supply.
Why is reducing surface water diversions an objective of the project?
The notice indicates that reducing surface withdrawals used for irrigation is intended to lessen impacts on endangered steelhead and their habitat associated with those diversions.
Which species is expected to benefit from the project?
The announcement highlights expected benefits for endangered steelhead.
Which waterways or creek systems are mentioned in the notice?
The notice specifically references Sweetwater Creek, Webb Creek, and Lapwai Creek, and ties the public purpose to habitat improvements in the Lapwai Basin.
How does the notice describe the public purpose or environmental benefit?
From an environmental and natural resources perspective, the public purpose is described as habitat improvements in the Lapwai Basin, with expected benefits for endangered steelhead in the named creek systems. The notice implies that changing the source and pattern of irrigation water supply could improve streamflow conditions or reduce stressors on aquatic habitat.
What is the total estimated funding amount for the planned award?
Reclamation anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $2,679,375.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $2,679,375, which matches the estimated total funding amount in the notice.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, indicating LOID would be expected to contribute a portion of the overall project costs or provide qualifying in-kind support.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The funding is associated with CFDA 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are described as special district governments, which is consistent with an irrigation district recipient.
If it is not a request for applications, do other organizations need to submit anything?
Based on the notice language provided, it functions as public notice of intent to fund a specific recipient without full and open competition, rather than inviting applications from other organizations.
What are the key dates listed in the announcement?
The notice was posted and created on May 21, 2013. The original closing date and the current closing date are both June 6, 2013. The archive date is June 7, 2013.
Why is the public notice window so short?
The dates reflect a short public notice window that is described as typical of sole-source or limited-competition funding announcements.
Who can be contacted for administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Lisa Strong, Financial Assistance Officer at the Bureau of Reclamation.
What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Lisa Strong can be reached by phone at 208-378-5138 or by email at lstrong@usbr.gov.
Which agency and region issued the funding notice?
The notice is from the Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R13AS11008.
What project phase or activities does the notice emphasize?
The notice emphasizes completing design and construction for the pilot effort to test a groundwater well field alternative supply and implement the water exchange concept.
Does the notice indicate this is a single-recipient, noncompetitive award?
Yes. It states Reclamation intends to make a single, noncompetitive financial assistance award to LOID and that the announcement is not a request for applications.
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