Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AN20007
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lower American River Salmonid Spawning and Rearing Habitat Restoration" 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 Aug 6, 2014 and posted on Aug 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,864,878.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,864,878.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled Lower American River Salmonid Spawning and Rearing Habitat Restoration (Funding Opportunity Number R14AN20007) is a Bureau of Reclamation plan to support a specific habitat restoration effort on the Lower American River in California. It is issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expects to be substantially involved during implementation rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.512, the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Title XXXIV of Public Law 102-575), with cited authorities in Sections 3406(b)(13) and 3407(e), which generally relate to fish and wildlife restoration and related project actions tied to Central Valley Project operations.
This notice is essentially a formal announcement that Reclamation intends to make a single award to a named recipient: the City of Sacramento, care of the Water Forum. It is not a competitive solicitation and not a call for proposals from the public. The agency explicitly notes that its decision not to compete the award is within government discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, including provisions that allow noncompetitive financial assistance under certain circumstances. In practical terms, that means other applicants are not being invited to apply, and the posting serves more as a transparency and documentation step than an open grant competition.
The project itself is focused on restoring and improving freshwater habitat conditions for salmonids, specifically targeting populations listed under the Endangered Species Act. The work centers on two core habitat needs in the Lower American River: (1) replenishing spawning gravel to improve spawning success, and (2) improving rearing habitat to support juvenile fish survival and growth. By addressing habitat limitations within the river, the project is intended to contribute to the recovery of Chinook salmon and steelhead trout, two species that depend heavily on suitable riverbed and channel conditions for successful reproduction and early life stages.
The principal objective described in the announcement is implementation and monitoring. That means the effort is not only about placing gravel or making physical habitat modifications, but also tracking how the river and fish respond over time. Monitoring typically supports adaptive management, helping project partners understand whether the restoration actions are achieving the intended ecological outcomes and informing adjustments in future phases or maintenance actions.
Financially, the notice lists an estimated total agreement amount of $5,864,877.59, with the recipient contributing $243,000.00. Reclamation’s planned contribution includes $680,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2014, suggesting a multi-year or multi-phase agreement where funding is provided over time rather than entirely upfront. Although the source data includes a field labeled CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No, the narrative still describes a recipient contribution, which can occur even when formal matching is not required as a condition of eligibility. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor that align with the totals provided, and it anticipates one award.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on August 6, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 20, 2014, and an archive date of August 21, 2014. Eligible applicants are listed as city or township governments, consistent with the identified recipient. For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the contact is Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by email at mbryant@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Lower American River Salmonid Spawning and Rearing Habitat Restoration.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14AN20007.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This is planned as a cooperative agreement, which means the Bureau of Reclamation expects to be substantially involved during implementation rather than only providing funding.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice states it is not a competitive solicitation and is not a call for proposals from the public.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice anticipates one award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates Reclamation intends to make a single award to the City of Sacramento, care of the Water Forum.
Are other organizations or agencies invited to apply?
No. The posting indicates other applicants are not being invited to apply because the award is intended to be made noncompetitively to a named recipient.
What authority is cited for making a noncompetitive award?
The notice references government discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, which includes provisions allowing noncompetitive financial assistance under certain circumstances.
What program (CFDA) does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under CFDA 15.512, the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Title XXXIV of Public Law 102-575).
What statutory sections are cited in the announcement?
The notice cites Sections 3406(b)(13) and 3407(e), generally relating to fish and wildlife restoration and related project actions tied to Central Valley Project operations.
Where will the project take place?
The project is focused on the Lower American River in California.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support a specific habitat restoration effort aimed at improving freshwater habitat conditions for salmonids in the Lower American River.
Which fish are targeted by the restoration work?
The project targets salmonids, including populations listed under the Endangered Species Act, and is intended to contribute to the recovery of Chinook salmon and steelhead trout.
What are the two main habitat needs addressed in the project?
The work centers on: (1) replenishing spawning gravel to improve spawning success, and (2) improving rearing habitat to support juvenile fish survival and growth.
What does "implementation and monitoring" mean in this announcement?
The principal objective includes both carrying out restoration actions (such as gravel placement or other habitat modifications) and monitoring how the river and fish respond over time to track outcomes and inform future adjustments.
What is the estimated total agreement amount?
The estimated total agreement amount is $5,864,877.59.
Is there a recipient contribution mentioned?
Yes. The notice describes a recipient contribution of $243,000.00.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The source data includes a field labeled CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No, but the narrative still notes a recipient contribution. This can happen when a formal match is not required as an eligibility condition, yet the recipient still contributes funds.
How much funding is planned from the Bureau of Reclamation in Fiscal Year 2014?
Reclamation’s planned contribution includes $680,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2014, suggesting funding may be provided over time rather than all at once.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The notice indicates the award ceiling and floor align with the totals provided and anticipates a single award, effectively matching the stated estimated total amount.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 6, 2014.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 20, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 21, 2014.
Who is listed as eligible to apply (by category)?
Eligible applicants are listed as city or township governments, consistent with the identified recipient.
Who can be contacted with questions about the announcement or access issues?
The contact listed is Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation. Email: mbryant@usbr.gov.
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