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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Programmatic Approach To Meet Salinity Water Quality Objectives At Vernalis On The Lower San Joaquin River" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 31, 2012 and posted on Aug 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 13, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,414,253.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $245,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R12AS20020) is a Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the Grassland Water District for a project titled "Programmatic Approach To Meet Salinity Water Quality Objectives At Vernalis On The Lower San Joaquin River." It is a discretionary funding action under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV). The notice is explicitly not a competitive solicitation, meaning the agency is not seeking proposals from the public; instead, it signals Reclamation's intent to fund a specific recipient for a defined public-purpose project.
The core aim of the project is to help meet salinity water quality objectives at Vernalis on the lower San Joaquin River (LSJR). The project approach centers on implementing best management practices and improving the timing of discharges to the river through a Real-Time Management Program (RTMP). In practical terms, this means coordinating and adjusting when and how saline drainage and return flows enter the river so that salinity impacts are reduced at key compliance locations, particularly the Vernalis monitoring point that is commonly used for regulatory and water quality objective tracking in this watershed.
A major expected benefit is improved water quality in the lower San Joaquin River system, with salinity reduction as the main focus. The project is also framed as a water conservation and operational efficiency effort because better discharge management can reduce the need to rely on dilution releases from New Melones Reservoir. Dilution flows are sometimes used to meet downstream salinity objectives by releasing additional fresh water to lower salt concentrations, and reducing dependence on those releases can preserve stored water for other authorized purposes while still protecting downstream water quality.
The opportunity also highlights ecosystem and habitat outcomes. By reducing salinity impacts and improving overall water quality and flow management in the LSJR watershed, the project is expected to support improved conditions for avian habitat (important in and around managed wetlands) and salmon habitat (which is sensitive to water quality and flow conditions, particularly during migration and rearing periods). The notice emphasizes these as public benefits tied to watershed-scale improvements rather than benefits limited to a single facility or site.
Another key element is addressing salinity discharges coming specifically from Grassland Resource Conservation District wetlands to the LSJR watershed. The project includes implementing mitigation actions in areas where salts tend to accumulate, including managed wetlands and agricultural discharge sources. This indicates a programmatic, source-oriented strategy: identifying high salt accumulation zones, applying mitigation and management practices there, and using coordinated timing and operational controls to lessen downstream salinity effects at critical times.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on August 31, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 13, 2012, and an archive date of September 14, 2012. The estimated total funding associated with the opportunity is listed as $1,414,253, with an award ceiling of $245,000 and no required cost sharing or matching. Eligible applicants are described as special district governments, consistent with the intended recipient being a water district. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial federal involvement or collaboration during project implementation compared to a standard grant.
For questions or access issues related to the announcement, the listed contact is Christina Munoz, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at cmunoz@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R12AS20020.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Mid-Pacific Region.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly not a competitive solicitation. It is a notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to a specific recipient, and the agency is not seeking proposals from the public.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
Reclamation states its intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the Grassland Water District.
What is the project title associated with this award?
The project is titled "Programmatic Approach To Meet Salinity Water Quality Objectives At Vernalis On The Lower San Joaquin River."
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core aim is to help meet salinity water quality objectives at Vernalis on the lower San Joaquin River (LSJR) by improving how and when discharges reach the river, reducing salinity impacts at key compliance locations.
What does "Vernalis" refer to in this context?
Vernalis is identified as a key monitoring point on the lower San Joaquin River that is commonly used for regulatory tracking and water quality objective compliance, especially for salinity.
What approach will the project use to reduce salinity impacts?
The project approach centers on implementing best management practices and improving the timing of discharges to the river through a Real-Time Management Program (RTMP). Practically, this involves coordinating and adjusting when and how saline drainage and return flows enter the river to lessen downstream salinity effects.
What is a Real-Time Management Program (RTMP) in the context of this announcement?
In this announcement, RTMP refers to an operational, coordinated approach to managing and timing discharges and return flows to the LSJR in a way that reduces salinity impacts at critical times and locations (especially Vernalis).
What types of discharges are being addressed?
The notice discusses saline drainage and return flows entering the lower San Joaquin River, including salinity discharges coming specifically from Grassland Resource Conservation District wetlands to the LSJR watershed, as well as managed wetlands and agricultural discharge sources where salts tend to accumulate.
What are the expected water quality benefits?
The major expected benefit is improved water quality in the lower San Joaquin River system, with salinity reduction as the main focus.
How is this project connected to water conservation or operational efficiency?
Better discharge management can reduce reliance on dilution releases from New Melones Reservoir. Dilution flows are sometimes used to meet downstream salinity objectives by releasing additional fresh water to lower salt concentrations; reducing dependence on those releases can preserve stored water for other authorized purposes while still protecting downstream water quality.
Does the announcement mention ecosystem or habitat benefits?
Yes. The opportunity highlights expected public benefits for avian habitat (including areas in and around managed wetlands) and salmon habitat (which can be sensitive to water quality and flow conditions), tied to watershed-scale improvements.
Is the strategy focused on a single site, or broader watershed outcomes?
The notice frames the benefits as watershed-scale improvements in the lower San Joaquin River system, rather than benefits limited to a single facility or site.
What is the CFDA number and program identified for this funding action?
The notice identifies CFDA 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
What type of funding action is this?
It is described as a discretionary funding action.
What is the funding instrument for the award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial federal involvement or collaboration during project implementation compared to a standard grant.
How much funding is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding of $1,414,253 and an award ceiling of $245,000.
Is there a required cost share or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no required cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply, according to the notice?
Eligible applicants are described as special district governments, consistent with the intended recipient being a water district.
What are the key dates for this announcement?
The opportunity was posted on August 31, 2012. The original and current closing date is September 13, 2012. The archive date is September 14, 2012.
Where can questions be directed, or who should be contacted for access issues?
The listed contact is Christina Munoz, Grants Management Specialist. Email: cmunoz@usbr.gov.
Does this notice invite submissions from the general public?
No. The notice states Reclamation is not seeking proposals from the public and is signaling its intent to fund a specific recipient for a defined public-purpose project.
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