Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR PN 16 N008
Apply for BOR PN 16 N008
- The DOI-BOR in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Michaud Surface Water Measurement Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.519.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 20, 2016 and posted on May 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 03, 2016. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Michaud Surface Water Measurement Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR), focused on improving surface water measurement and accounting related to the Michaud Unit diversions from the Portneuf River. The core purpose is to help Tribes develop more accurate, timely information about how much water is being diverted and used during the irrigation season, so they can better manage Tribal water resources, protect Tribal interests in river diversions, and make more informed decisions about water leasing from Tribal storage accounts.
A central issue the program addresses is seasonal uncertainty. In practice, people leasing Tribal water often need an early-season estimate of how much water will be available, but the full season total of Michaud Unit water use cannot be known until much later. Historically, this gap has been managed by taking a conservative approach to lease amounts and relying on favorable supply and demand conditions. The project described in the opportunity aims to reduce that uncertainty by producing a baseline dataset on surface water use. Once established, that dataset can support accurate water accounting and enable the Tribal Water Resources Department (TWRD) to evaluate water-use efficiency. Over time, this can lead to more effective conservation efforts and stronger overall water management within the Reservation.
Administratively, this opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number BOR PN 16 N008 and falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category, with CFDA number 15.519. The funding instrument is a grant. Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The anticipated award structure is a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $150,000.
The opportunity was created and posted on May 20, 2016, with an application closing date of June 3, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same). In short, the grant is designed to support tribal-led measurement and data development that makes surface water diversions more transparent and manageable, improves early-season decision-making for water leasing, and strengthens long-term conservation and water governance outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Michaud Surface Water Measurement Program?
The Michaud Surface Water Measurement Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR). It focuses on improving surface water measurement and accounting tied to the Michaud Unit diversions from the Portneuf River.
What problem is this grant trying to solve?
The program is designed to reduce seasonal uncertainty about how much water is being diverted and used during the irrigation season. In many cases, people leasing Tribal water need an early-season estimate of availability, but the total season use of Michaud Unit water cannot be known until later. The grant supports work that helps close that information gap.
What is the core purpose of the funding?
The core purpose is to help Tribes develop more accurate and timely information on how much water is being diverted and used during the irrigation season. This supports better Tribal water resource management, protection of Tribal interests in river diversions, and more informed decisions about water leasing from Tribal storage accounts.
What types of improvements does the program emphasize?
Based on the opportunity description, the emphasis is on improving measurement and accounting of surface water diversions from the Portneuf River associated with the Michaud Unit, and developing data that can be used for more transparent and manageable water governance.
How does the grant relate to Tribal water leasing decisions?
The grant aims to improve early-season decision-making by reducing uncertainty about how much water will be available. Historically, lease amounts were often set conservatively because the full-season total use was not known until much later. Building better measurement and baseline data can support more confident estimates earlier in the season.
What is meant by creating a "baseline dataset"?
The opportunity describes a goal of producing a baseline dataset on surface water use. Once established, this dataset can support accurate water accounting and help the Tribal Water Resources Department (TWRD) evaluate water-use efficiency over time.
How can improved measurement support conservation?
With a baseline dataset and improved accounting, the Tribe can evaluate water-use efficiency. Over time, that information can help drive more effective conservation efforts and strengthen long-term water management within the Reservation.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR).
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula program?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR PN 16 N008.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists CFDA number 15.519.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is identified under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $150,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on May 20, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is June 3, 2016. The original and current closing dates are the same.
What water source and diversion context does the program focus on?
The program focuses on surface water measurement and accounting related to diversions from the Portneuf River connected to the Michaud Unit.
How does the program protect Tribal interests?
By supporting more accurate and timely measurement and accounting of diversions and use, the program helps Tribes better manage water resources and protect Tribal interests in river diversions through improved transparency and decision-quality.
What longer-term outcomes does the opportunity describe?
The opportunity describes longer-term outcomes including accurate water accounting, the ability to evaluate water-use efficiency, more effective conservation efforts, and stronger overall water management and governance within the Reservation.
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