Opportunity Information: Apply for R14SS00004
Apply for R14SS00004
- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Operation and Maintenance of Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.509 Title II, Colorado River BasinSalinity Control Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 10, 2014 and posted on Apr 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 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 $1,152,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,152,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Operation and Maintenance of Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area" (Funding Opportunity Number R14SS00004) is a continuation grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on natural resource management. Its purpose is to fund the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area (HCSWA) as replacement fish and wildlife habitat. The central objective is to protect and manage the property so it continues to meet the replacement habitat obligations required under Public Law 93-336, meaning the work is fundamentally about maintaining legally required habitat conditions rather than launching a new program or building a new site.
Under this award, the recipient is responsible for supplying the staffing and day-to-day capacity needed to run and maintain the wildlife area. At a minimum, the site must be staffed with one full-time property manager and at least one additional temporary employee. The announcement makes clear that more temporary staff can be brought on when necessary to complete specific work activities or to ensure adequate oversight of the property. A key operational requirement is that the property manager, or another Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) employee, must live on-site at HCSWA. Housing is provided by the Bureau of Reclamation, and the on-site staff member must also be available on call outside normal business hours to respond to emergencies, which signals an expectation of continuous stewardship and rapid response capability for issues like facility problems, habitat impacts, trespass, wildfire risk, or other urgent events.
Although the primary mission is habitat replacement and compliance with the authorizing law, the opportunity allows for enhancements that provide additional public benefit, such as improvements related to recreation, environmental education, or expanded wildlife habitat features. However, these enhancements are conditional: they must be compatible with the core habitat replacement purpose, they cannot increase the United States government financial obligations beyond the funds already committed under the cooperative agreement, and they must receive prior government approval before moving forward. In other words, optional improvements are allowed only if they do not interfere with the required habitat management outcomes and do not create new federal costs or commitments.
Work expectations and deliverables are tied to established planning documents rather than being fully spelled out in the short announcement. The notice points applicants to the 2013 Annual Work Plan for both general and property-specific task requirements, indicating that performance will be guided by that work plan and that the funded activities are likely routine but structured, such as habitat management actions, infrastructure upkeep, monitoring, access control, and other operational tasks typical of maintaining a state wildlife area managed for replacement habitat purposes.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a single-award opportunity with an expected award count of one. The total estimated funding is $1,152,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are listed as $1,152,000, suggesting a fixed award amount rather than a competitive range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is limited to state governments, aligning with the operational role described for CPW. The opportunity was posted on April 10, 2014, with a closing date of April 24, 2014, and it was archived on April 25, 2014. The CFDA listing referenced is 15.509, Title II, Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program, which situates the funding within a broader Bureau of Reclamation program context even though the direct tasks here are on-the-ground operation and habitat maintenance at Horsethief Canyon.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Heidi Hansen, Grants Officer at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by phone at 801-524-3760.
FAQs: Operation and Maintenance of Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area (R14SS00004)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Operation and Maintenance of Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is R14SS00004.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
Is this a new grant or a continuation?
This is a continuation grant focused on ongoing operation and maintenance, rather than launching a new program or building a new site.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to fund the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area (HCSWA) as replacement fish and wildlife habitat.
What is the central objective of the work?
The central objective is to protect and manage the property so it continues to meet the replacement habitat obligations required under Public Law 93-336.
Is the work primarily about creating new habitat projects?
No. The work is fundamentally about maintaining legally required habitat conditions and continuing required operations and maintenance activities.
Who is responsible for staffing and day-to-day operations under the award?
The recipient is responsible for supplying the staffing and day-to-day capacity needed to run and maintain the wildlife area.
What are the minimum staffing requirements?
At a minimum, the site must be staffed with one full-time property manager and at least one additional temporary employee.
Can additional temporary staff be hired?
Yes. The announcement notes that more temporary staff can be brought on when necessary to complete specific work activities or to ensure adequate oversight of the property.
Is there an on-site residency requirement?
Yes. The property manager, or another Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) employee, must live on-site at HCSWA.
Is housing provided for the on-site staff member?
Yes. Housing is provided by the Bureau of Reclamation.
Does the role require being on call outside normal business hours?
Yes. The on-site staff member must be available on call outside normal business hours to respond to emergencies.
What types of situations might require emergency response?
The announcement signals an expectation of rapid response capability for urgent events such as facility problems, habitat impacts, trespass, wildfire risk, or other emergencies.
Are enhancements or improvements allowed under this grant?
Yes, enhancements that provide additional public benefit may be allowed, including improvements related to recreation, environmental education, or expanded wildlife habitat features.
What conditions apply to optional enhancements?
Enhancements are conditional: they must be compatible with the core habitat replacement purpose, they cannot increase United States government financial obligations beyond the funds already committed under the cooperative agreement, and they must receive prior government approval.
Can enhancements create new federal costs or commitments?
No. The opportunity specifies that enhancements cannot increase the U.S. government financial obligations beyond the funds already committed.
Do enhancements require approval before work begins?
Yes. Prior government approval is required before moving forward with enhancements.
Where are the work expectations and deliverables defined?
The notice points to established planning documents rather than fully listing tasks in the short announcement, specifically referencing the 2013 Annual Work Plan for general and property-specific task requirements.
What does the 2013 Annual Work Plan imply about the funded activities?
It indicates performance will be guided by that work plan and that activities are likely routine but structured, such as habitat management actions, infrastructure upkeep, monitoring, access control, and other operational tasks typical of maintaining a state wildlife area for replacement habitat purposes.
How many awards are expected?
This is a single-award opportunity with an expected award count of one.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $1,152,000.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $1,152,000, suggesting a fixed award amount rather than a competitive range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
Which organization is referenced in the operational role?
The announcement references Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), including the requirement that the property manager or another CPW employee must live on-site.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 10, 2014.
What was the closing date?
The closing date was April 24, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 25, 2014.
What CFDA program is referenced?
The CFDA listing referenced is 15.509, Title II, Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program.
How does the CFDA reference relate to this specific work?
It situates the funding within a broader Bureau of Reclamation program context, even though the direct tasks described here focus on on-the-ground operation and habitat maintenance at Horsethief Canyon.
Who can be contacted with questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Heidi Hansen, Grants Officer at the Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the contact phone number?
Heidi Hansen can be reached by phone at 801-524-3760.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Water Power Manufacturing
Previous opportunity: Grand Canyon Adaptive Management Program Tribal Participation
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for R14SS00004
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (R14SS00004) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Assess density and population size of sika deer. Apply for P14AS00070 Funding Number: P14AS00070 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| WaterSMART Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative Apply for R14AS00031 Funding Number: R14AS00031 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| WaterSMART Applied Science Grants for the Southern Rockies Landscape Conservation Cooperative Apply for R14AS00032 Funding Number: R14AS00032 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Implementing the Avian Monitoring Protocol for NPS Units of the NCRt Apply for P14AS00073 Funding Number: P14AS00073 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Sport Fish Restoration Program Region 5 Apply for F14AS00157 Funding Number: F14AS00157 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| State Wildlife Grant Program Region 5 Apply for F14AS00158 Funding Number: F14AS00158 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Wildlife Restoration Grant Program Region 5 Apply for F14AS00159 Funding Number: F14AS00159 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10 Hunter Education Program) Region 5 Apply for F14AS00160 Funding Number: F14AS00160 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Trails Preservation National Park Service Apply for P14AS00058 Funding Number: P14AS00058 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Weed Control Research in Montana Apply for L14AS00073 Funding Number: L14AS00073 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $480,000 |
| Moose and French Creeks Restoration in MT Apply for L14AS00075 Funding Number: L14AS00075 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $5,000 |
| BLM CA Friends of the Inyo Education Stewardship Program Apply for L14AS00076 Funding Number: L14AS00076 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| BLM OR/WA Coos Bay West Fork Smith River Lifecycle Monitoring Apply for L14AS00078 Funding Number: L14AS00078 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $70,000 |
| Long Tom River Watershed Education and Outreach, Eugene District Apply for L14AS00070 Funding Number: L14AS00070 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $9,000 |
| BLM WY Landscape Restoration Via Reclamation and Education in Northeast WY Apply for L14AS00079 Funding Number: L14AS00079 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| National Park Service IMR Geographic Resources Division Internship Apply for NPS NOIP14AC00369 Funding Number: NPS NOIP14AC00369 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Park Service South District Bighorn Canyon NRA Trail and Amphitheater Improvements/Restore Hillsboro Historic Orchard Apply for NPS NOIP14AC00354 Funding Number: NPS NOIP14AC00354 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Park Service Designing Exhibits to Interpret Early Walnut Canyon NM History Apply for NPS NOIP14AC00387 Funding Number: NPS NOIP14AC00387 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Natural Resource Monitoring Apply for P14AS00081 Funding Number: P14AS00081 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $225,900 |
| NPS NCCN Landbird Monitoring 2014 Apply for P14AS00079 Funding Number: P14AS00079 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $87,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "R14SS00004", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.