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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award This is not a request for applications. This is a notification to the general public of the Governments intent to make a cooperative agreement award on a single source basis." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.560 SECURE Water Act Research Agreements.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 4, 2014 and posted on Feb 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 17, 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 $75,445.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,445.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Notice of Intent to Award. Continuation of award to the University of Arizona.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, identified by Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00027 and posted in early February 2014. It is labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," which means it is not an open call for proposals and not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notification that the government plans to make a single, non-competitive award to a specific recipient. In this case, the Bureau of Reclamation states its intent to issue a cooperative agreement on a single-source basis as a continuation of an existing award to the University of Arizona.
The project described is titled "Collaborative Research in Verification of SRH2D Sediment Transport Model using Field Data." In practical terms, the work centers on evaluating and validating the SRH-2D (Sedimentation and River Hydraulics - Two Dimensional) sediment transport model by comparing model outputs against real-world field measurements. SRH-2D is commonly used in river engineering and sediment studies to simulate two-dimensional hydraulics and how sediment moves and deposits in channels, which can be critical for understanding river behavior, managing infrastructure, and planning for environmental and water-resource impacts. The emphasis on "verification" and "field data" suggests the cooperative effort is intended to test model performance under observed conditions, refine assumptions or parameters, and improve confidence in model predictions for natural resource and water management applications.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under the Natural Resources activity category, and it is associated with CFDA 15.560, SECURE Water Act - Research Agreements. The announcement anticipates one award total, reinforcing that this is a single-recipient continuation rather than a competitive program.
Financially, the notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $75,445, and both the award ceiling and award floor are set at $75,445. That effectively indicates the award amount is fixed at that figure rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
The timeline reflects the administrative posting and archival schedule rather than an application window in the usual sense. The posted date is February 3, 2014, with a creation date of February 4, 2014. The original and current closing date are both February 17, 2014, and the archive date is February 18, 2014. For a notice of intent to award, these dates generally function as the public notice period rather than an invitation for competing submissions.
Eligibility is not broadly open. The listing indicates "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," and the eligibility narrative clarifies that this is a continuation award to the University of Arizona. In other words, the agency is signaling that it has selected (or is continuing with) a particular partner due to project continuity, specialized expertise, or other justifications consistent with single-source awarding.
For access issues or further information, the notice provides a Bureau of Reclamation website link (as an additional information resource) and a point of contact: Shaun Wilken, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-445-3697 or by email at swilken@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00027?
R14AS00027 is the identifier for a federal funding announcement published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is posted as a public notice related to a specific planned award.
Is this an open call for proposals or applications?
No. The announcement is labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," which means it is not an open solicitation and not a request for applications. It is a public notification that the agency plans to make a single, non-competitive award to a specific recipient.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
In this context, it means the Bureau of Reclamation is informing the public that it intends to issue one award without competition. The notice functions as a transparency measure rather than an invitation for multiple applicants to submit proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The intended recipient is the University of Arizona. The notice states it will be a continuation of an existing award to that institution.
How many awards does the Bureau of Reclamation expect to make under this notice?
The notice anticipates one award total, indicating it is a single-recipient continuation rather than a competitive program with multiple awards.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The Bureau of Reclamation intends to issue a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement (as described by this notice)?
The notice indicates that a cooperative agreement is expected to involve substantial involvement by the agency in the project, compared with a standard grant.
What is the project title associated with this funding?
The project is titled "Collaborative Research in Verification of SRH2D Sediment Transport Model using Field Data."
What is the main focus of the project described?
The work centers on evaluating and validating the SRH-2D sediment transport model by comparing model outputs against real-world field measurements. The emphasis on verification and field data suggests testing model performance under observed conditions and improving confidence in model predictions for water and natural resource management uses.
What is SRH-2D?
SRH-2D (Sedimentation and River Hydraulics - Two Dimensional) is a model commonly used in river engineering and sediment studies to simulate two-dimensional hydraulics and sediment movement and deposition in channels.
Why does the notice emphasize "verification" and "field data"?
Based on the description, verification using field data suggests the project will compare SRH-2D model results to observed measurements to assess performance under real conditions and potentially refine assumptions or parameters to improve predictive reliability.
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation is the issuing agency.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the Natural Resources activity category.
Is this discretionary or mandatory funding?
The notice categorizes this as discretionary funding.
What CFDA program is associated with this announcement?
The announcement is associated with CFDA 15.560, SECURE Water Act - Research Agreements.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $75,445.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $75,445, indicating the award amount is fixed at that figure rather than provided as a range.
Is there any cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What does the eligibility section say?
The listing indicates "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," and the eligibility narrative clarifies that this is a continuation award to the University of Arizona. It is not broadly open to other applicants based on the information provided.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The notice lists a posted date of February 3, 2014; a creation date of February 4, 2014; an original and current closing date of February 17, 2014; and an archive date of February 18, 2014.
Do the closing and archive dates represent an application deadline?
Not in the usual sense. Because this is a Notice of Intent to Award (not an open request for applications), the dates generally function as the public notice period rather than an invitation for competing submissions.
Where can someone look for additional information referenced by the notice?
The notice provides a Bureau of Reclamation website link as an additional information resource (as referenced in the announcement).
Who is the point of contact for this notice?
The point of contact is Shaun Wilken, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Shaun Wilken can be reached by phone at 303-445-3697 or by email at swilken@usbr.gov.
What does "single-source basis" mean here?
It means the Bureau of Reclamation intends to make a single, non-competitive award to a specific entity (the University of Arizona) as a continuation of an existing award, rather than selecting among multiple applicants.
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