Opportunity Information: Apply for 09SF300005
Apply for 09SF300005
- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Multi Species Conservation Program American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding Announcement" 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 Apr 16, 2009 and posted on Mar 10, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- County governments, City or township governments, Independent school districts, Native American tribal governments and organizations, nonprofits, for profit organization
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Opportunity Summary:
The Multi Species Conservation Program American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding Announcement (Funding Opportunity Number 09SF300005) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, to support on-the-ground implementation of the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP). This program is a large partnership between federal and non-federal stakeholders designed to balance continued use and management of Colorado River water resources with conservation of native species and their habitats, specifically to meet obligations under the Endangered Species Act. In practical terms, the grant funding was meant to help move forward the conservation measures already laid out in the program's Habitat Conservation Plan, rather than to fund unrelated or purely academic work.
The announcement set aside an estimated total of $400,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding, with an expectation of making about two awards. The assistance instrument was a grant, categorized under Recovery Act activities, and tied to CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act). A key feature was that cost sharing or matching was not required, which lowered the barrier for applicants that might not have had funds available to contribute.
Eligibility was broadly open ("unrestricted"), and specifically included county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, Native American tribal governments and organizations, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations. While the eligibility statement is expansive, the underlying requirement was that any proposed project had to directly enable the LCR MSCP to complete conservation measures, meaning proposals needed to clearly connect their work to the program's defined priorities and deliverables.
In terms of what projects could be funded, the opportunity emphasized applied conservation work that contributes to the Habitat Conservation Plan. Examples listed included species and habitat research requirements (research tied to management needs), development of ecosystem monitoring protocol designs (methods and systems for tracking ecological conditions and program outcomes), habitat creation design and implementation (planning and building habitat features), and native fish augmentation projects (efforts that bolster native fish populations). The announcement also highlighted that project selection would be based on LCR MSCP program priorities, Recovery Act priorities, and cost effectiveness. Applicants therefore would have been expected to propose work with clear scope, measurable outputs, realistic schedules, and budgets that demonstrate good value for the outcomes produced. The notice also indicates that project completion should be commensurate with the tasks proposed, signaling that agencies wanted deliverables that fit within the grant period and funding level, not open-ended or overly ambitious commitments.
Because the money came from the Recovery Act, awardees would have faced additional compliance and reporting obligations beyond a typical grant. The announcement flagged three major requirements: enhanced Recovery Act reporting, Davis-Bacon wage rate determinations (prevailing wage requirements for certain construction-related work), and the Buy American Act (requirements affecting procurement and sourcing of materials). The agency indicated that detailed instructions on these obligations would be provided in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted March 10, 2009, created April 16, 2009, and closed May 29, 2009 (with an original closing date of May 30, 2009), and it was archived June 29, 2009. For administrative help accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed contact was Shawna Thompson, Grants Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation (phone 702-293-8570, email smthompson@usbr.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Multi Species Conservation Program American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding Announcement?
This was a discretionary federal grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09SF300005) offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region. It provided American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to support on-the-ground implementation of the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP).
Which agency offered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region.
What is the purpose of the LCR MSCP that this funding supported?
The LCR MSCP is a partnership between federal and non-federal stakeholders designed to balance continued use and management of Colorado River water resources with conservation of native species and their habitats, specifically to meet obligations under the Endangered Species Act.
What was the main goal of the grant funding?
The grant funding was intended to advance conservation measures already laid out in the LCR MSCP Habitat Conservation Plan. The funding was aimed at applied, implementation-oriented work rather than unrelated activities or purely academic research.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was 09SF300005.
How much funding was available under this announcement?
The announcement set aside an estimated total of $400,000 in ARRA funding.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement indicated an expectation of making about two awards.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The assistance instrument was a grant.
Was this opportunity tied to a specific CFDA program?
Yes. It was tied to CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required under this announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted and specifically included:
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments and organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
- For-profit organizations
Does "unrestricted" eligibility mean any project would be accepted?
No. While many applicant types were eligible, proposed projects still needed to directly enable the LCR MSCP to complete conservation measures. Proposals were expected to clearly connect to LCR MSCP defined priorities and deliverables.
What kinds of projects were intended to be funded?
The opportunity emphasized applied conservation work that contributes to the Habitat Conservation Plan. Examples listed in the announcement included:
- Species and habitat research requirements (research tied to management needs)
- Development of ecosystem monitoring protocol designs
- Habitat creation design and implementation
- Native fish augmentation projects
Would purely academic research have been a good fit for this funding?
The announcement indicated the funding was meant to move forward conservation measures in the Habitat Conservation Plan. Research would have been relevant when tied to management needs and program implementation, rather than being unrelated or purely academic.
How were projects expected to align with the LCR MSCP?
Projects were expected to directly support completion of conservation measures and be clearly connected to the program's priorities and deliverables under the Habitat Conservation Plan.
What were the main selection factors mentioned in the announcement?
Project selection was described as being based on:
- LCR MSCP program priorities
- Recovery Act priorities
- Cost effectiveness
What did the announcement suggest about scope, outputs, schedules, and budgets?
The description implied applicants were expected to propose work with a clear scope, measurable outputs, realistic schedules, and budgets that demonstrate good value for the outcomes produced.
Were there expectations about finishing the work within the grant period?
Yes. The notice indicated that project completion should be commensurate with the tasks proposed, suggesting deliverables should fit within the grant period and funding level rather than being open-ended or overly ambitious.
Were there special compliance or reporting requirements because this was ARRA funding?
Yes. Because the funding came from the Recovery Act, the announcement flagged additional obligations beyond a typical grant, including enhanced Recovery Act reporting.
What is "enhanced Recovery Act reporting" in the context of this opportunity?
The announcement noted that awardees would have additional Recovery Act reporting obligations. It also stated that detailed instructions would be provided in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Did the announcement mention Davis-Bacon requirements?
Yes. The announcement flagged Davis-Bacon wage rate determinations (prevailing wage requirements) as a major requirement for awardees, particularly relevant to certain construction-related work.
Did the announcement mention Buy American requirements?
Yes. The announcement flagged the Buy American Act as a major requirement, affecting procurement and sourcing of materials.
Where would applicants find the detailed instructions for ARRA reporting, Davis-Bacon, and Buy American compliance?
The announcement indicated detailed instructions on these obligations would be provided in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 10, 2009.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The record indicates it was created on April 16, 2009.
When did the opportunity close?
The opportunity closed on May 29, 2009 (with an original closing date of May 30, 2009).
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 29, 2009.
Who was the listed contact for administrative help at the time?
The listed contact was Shawna Thompson, Grants Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation.
How could applicants contact the listed grants specialist?
Phone: 702-293-8570
Email: smthompson@usbr.gov
What does it mean that the grant was categorized under "Recovery Act activities"?
It means the grant funding was provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) framework, which is associated with additional federal requirements such as enhanced reporting and certain procurement and wage compliance obligations.
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