Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM OR RFA 10 1739
Apply for BLM OR RFA 10 1739
- The Department of the Interior in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT BLM OR WA Umpqua River Basin Fish Passage" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 2, 2010 and posted on Mar 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $415,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $415,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT - BLM OR WA Umpqua River Basin Fish Passage" is a 2010 discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on restoring and improving aquatic connectivity in Oregon's Umpqua River Basin. The core purpose of the project is to remove fish passage barriers created by aging, worn out, or undersized stream culverts by replacing them with structures that allow fish and other aquatic species to move more freely upstream and downstream. By targeting culverts that restrict movement, the project aims to reopen access to habitat that may be important for spawning, rearing, seasonal refuge, and overall population resilience of aquatic species in the basin.
A major practical outcome of the proposed culvert replacements is improved stream function during high-flow periods. Undersized culverts can act like pinch points during peak storm events, increasing the risk of overtopping, washouts, road damage, erosion, and sediment delivery into streams. The opportunity highlights that replacement culverts are intended not only to improve biological passage, but also to support better hydrologic flow capacity during storms. In other words, the work is positioned as both an environmental restoration effort and a piece of infrastructure modernization that can reduce long-term maintenance and failure risks while improving watershed health.
This funding was made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), and the announcement explicitly frames the project as part of the broader Recovery Act goals. In addition to environmental benefits, the project is intended to support economic recovery by funding on-the-ground construction and related work, helping communities and workers affected by the recession. The grant emphasizes investment in transportation, environmental protection, and other infrastructure improvements that can produce lasting economic benefits in the Umpqua Basin, such as more reliable road-stream crossings and reduced damage costs associated with storm-driven failures.
The award was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing a check, such as coordination, technical input, or oversight during implementation. The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $415,000, with the ceiling set at $415,000 and a nominal floor of $1. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers the barrier for participation because applicants are not required to bring non-federal funds to complete the project.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, effectively open to any type of applicant, subject to any additional clarifications that would have been contained in the full announcement on Grants.gov. The funding opportunity number was BLM OR RFA 10 1739, and it fell under CFDA 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management." The notice was posted on March 2, 2010, and closed on March 29, 2010, with an archive date of April 28, 2010. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Pamella M. Sterling at psterlin@blm.gov, and the primary listing location was Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "RECOVERY ACT - BLM OR WA Umpqua River Basin Fish Passage."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The program is from the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to restore and improve aquatic connectivity in Oregon's Umpqua River Basin by removing fish passage barriers created by aging, worn out, or undersized stream culverts. This is done by replacing problematic culverts with structures that allow fish and other aquatic species to move more freely upstream and downstream.
What kinds of problems are being addressed by replacing culverts?
The project targets culverts that restrict movement of aquatic species and can also create storm-related pinch points. Undersized culverts may increase the risk of overtopping, washouts, road damage, erosion, and sediment delivery into streams during high-flow periods.
What outcomes is the project aiming to achieve for fish and aquatic species?
By removing passage barriers, the project aims to reopen access to habitat that can be important for spawning, rearing, seasonal refuge, and overall population resilience of aquatic species in the Umpqua River Basin.
Is this only an environmental restoration project, or does it include infrastructure benefits too?
It is positioned as both. The culvert replacements are intended to improve biological passage and also support better hydrologic flow capacity during storms. The work is also framed as infrastructure modernization that can reduce long-term maintenance and failure risks while improving watershed health.
How does this opportunity relate to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)?
The funding was made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The announcement frames the work as part of broader Recovery Act goals, including environmental benefits and support for economic recovery through on-the-ground construction and related work.
What is the expected economic impact mentioned in the announcement?
In addition to environmental outcomes, the project is intended to support economic recovery by funding construction and related work in communities and among workers affected by the recession. It also highlights lasting economic benefits such as more reliable road-stream crossings and reduced damage costs associated with storm-driven failures.
What type of award is this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
The award was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for this opportunity?
It means the federal agency expected to have substantial involvement beyond simply issuing funds, such as coordination, technical input, or oversight during implementation.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $415,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The ceiling was $415,000.
Was there a minimum (floor) award amount?
The nominal floor was $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was effectively open to any type of applicant, subject to any additional clarifications that would have been included in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was BLM OR RFA 10 1739.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
It fell under CFDA 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management."
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on March 2, 2010, and it closed on March 29, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 28, 2010.
Where was the opportunity primarily listed?
The primary listing location was Grants.gov.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Pamella M. Sterling at psterlin@blm.gov.
What geographic area is the project focused on?
The project is focused on Oregon's Umpqua River Basin.
What specific on-the-ground work is highlighted in the announcement?
The announcement highlights replacing aging, worn out, or undersized stream culverts that create fish passage barriers, with replacement structures designed to improve both aquatic organism passage and storm flow capacity.
Why is storm flow capacity mentioned as a benefit?
Because undersized culverts can act like pinch points during peak storm events, increasing risks such as overtopping, washouts, road damage, erosion, and sediment delivery into streams. Replacement culverts are intended to better handle high flows, which can reduce these risks.
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