Opportunity Information: Apply for R14SS00009
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Operation and Maintenance of Russell Lakes, San Luis Valley Project, Closed Basin Division" 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 Aug 4, 2014 and posted on Aug 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 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 $340,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $340,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Operation and Maintenance of Russell Lakes, San Luis Valley Project, Closed Basin Division (Funding Opportunity Number R14SS00009) was a continuation grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, posted on August 4, 2014 and originally due (and ultimately closed) on August 18, 2014, with the archive date listed as August 19, 2014. The program sits in the natural resources funding area and is tied to CFDA 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, reflecting its focus on wildlife habitat protection and related mitigation responsibilities.
The purpose of the grant was to support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Russell Lakes area, which was created as part of mitigation requirements associated with the San Luis Valley Project, Closed Basin Division. In practical terms, the Bureau of Reclamation has an obligation to preserve and enhance existing wildlife habitats as part of meeting mitigation commitments, and Russell Lakes is one component that helps fulfill that obligation. This agreement was intended to keep that habitat area functioning as designed by covering routine and continuing operational needs rather than funding a new construction effort or a one-time enhancement project.
Funding was set at an estimated total of $340,000, and the award structure was unusually fixed: the award ceiling and floor were both $340,000, signaling an intent to make a single award at that amount rather than fund a range of proposals. The opportunity expected only one award. The funding was planned to be distributed in increments over five fiscal years, starting with $68,000 for FY 2015 and then four additional equal increments of $68,000 across the remaining four-year period, totaling $340,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligible applicants were listed as state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Although the description indicates the operating funds would be provided to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for continued management of the Russell Lakes area, the eligibility list reflects the broader categories the Bureau of Reclamation permitted for this continuation-style grant mechanism.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Heidi Hansen, Grants Officer, Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by phone at 801-524-3760 or by email at heidihansen@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Operation and Maintenance of Russell Lakes, San Luis Valley Project, Closed Basin Division."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14SS00009.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 4, 2014.
What was the application due date?
The original application due date was August 18, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. It ultimately closed on August 18, 2014, and the archive date is listed as August 19, 2014.
Is this a new grant or a continuation grant?
This was described as a continuation grant opportunity, intended to support ongoing work rather than initiate a brand-new project effort.
What funding area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is in the natural resources funding area.
Which CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
It is tied to CFDA 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose was to support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Russell Lakes area, which was created to meet mitigation requirements associated with the San Luis Valley Project, Closed Basin Division.
Why is Russell Lakes being operated and maintained under this agreement?
The Bureau of Reclamation has mitigation responsibilities to preserve and enhance existing wildlife habitats. Russell Lakes is one component used to help fulfill those mitigation commitments, and this agreement was intended to keep that habitat area functioning as designed.
What types of activities were intended to be funded?
The funding was intended to cover routine and continuing operational needs for the Russell Lakes area, consistent with an operation and maintenance focus rather than new construction or a one-time enhancement project.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $340,000.
Was there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award ceiling and award floor were both $340,000, indicating the award amount was fixed at $340,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity expected only one award.
How was the funding planned to be distributed over time?
The funding was planned to be distributed in increments over five fiscal years: $68,000 for FY 2015 and four additional equal increments of $68,000 across the remaining four-year period, totaling $340,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were listed as state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Was a specific recipient indicated in the description?
Yes. The description indicates that operating funds would be provided to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for continued management of the Russell Lakes area, even though the eligibility list included broader categories.
What project or program is Russell Lakes associated with?
Russell Lakes is associated with the San Luis Valley Project, Closed Basin Division, and was created as part of mitigation requirements tied to that project.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Heidi Hansen, Grants Officer, Bureau of Reclamation.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Heidi Hansen could be reached by phone at 801-524-3760 or by email at heidihansen@usbr.gov.
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