Opportunity Information: Apply for 09RA10FW001
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act Methow Basin Diversion Renovation Projects (MVID East, Fulton)" 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 Jul 22, 2009 and posted on Jul 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 7, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $389,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $389,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Recovery Act Methow Basin Diversion Renovation Projects (MVID East, Fulton) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09RA10FW001) is a Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region funding notice tied to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It is important to note that this announcement is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that Reclamation intended to award funding without full and open competition through a cooperative agreement, with the Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation (MSRF) acting as the project sponsor.
The funding supports two specific, shovel-ready construction efforts in the Methow River watershed in Washington State, aimed at improving conditions for threatened and endangered fish while also reducing ongoing impacts from diversion operations and routine in-river maintenance. The first project, the MVID East Diversion Renovation Project, is located on the Methow River at river mile 44.8. Its core purpose is to create a more permanent and stable irrigation diversion system that also allows fish to move through the site without being impeded or repeatedly disturbed by diversion-related activity. Planned work includes installing piping, building new headgates, adding fish screening infrastructure, and carrying out revegetation and associated site restoration tasks to stabilize disturbed areas and improve habitat conditions.
The second project, the Fulton Diversion Embankment Restoration (Left Bank Repair), is located on the Chewuch River at river mile 0.9, near the Fulton Ditch Company diversion dam. This work targets a specific physical problem: damage and sloughing on the west embankment downstream of the diversion structure, attributed to undersized bank material that has not held up over time. The proposed fix is a practical embankment reinforcement approach, modifying the existing riprapped bank by excavating the failing undersized material and replacing it with larger rock to better resist erosion and stabilize the bank. After the structural repair is complete, disturbed areas landward of the embankment would be restored.
A major driver behind the Recovery Act support is speed and near-term economic stimulus. MSRF had already secured partial funding for these projects, but design changes required during agency and permitting review increased costs beyond what had been committed, creating a funding gap. Because in-water construction is restricted to a narrow window between mid-September and the end of December at both sites, any shortfall would likely force a delay of at least a full year. By filling the gap, the Recovery Act funding was intended to keep both projects on schedule for the 2009-2010 implementation period, support immediate job creation at the project sites, and reduce the risk of higher future costs due to potential increases in materials and construction expenses.
From the published opportunity details, the instrument type is a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources activity category, associated with CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act). The announcement listed a single expected award with total estimated funding of $389,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $389,000, and it stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. While eligibility is described as limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), the notice context makes clear the intent was a directed, non-competitive action to fund MSRF as the sponsor for these two defined projects. The posting date was July 23, 2009, with an original and current closing date of August 7, 2009, and an archive date of August 8, 2009. For access issues, the listed contact was Bryant Lyndaker, Financial Assistance Officer, at 208-378-5138 or blyndaker@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Recovery Act Methow Basin Diversion Renovation Projects (MVID East, Fulton) opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Pacific Northwest Region funding notice tied to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for two shovel-ready construction efforts in the Methow River watershed in Washington State: the MVID East Diversion Renovation Project and the Fulton Diversion Embankment Restoration (Left Bank Repair).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 09RA10FW001.
Is this announcement a request for applications (RFA) or an open solicitation?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It serves as a public notice that Reclamation intended to award funding without full and open competition through a cooperative agreement.
Is the award competitive?
No. The notice indicates Reclamation intended to make a directed, non-competitive award (without full and open competition) via a cooperative agreement.
Who is identified as the project sponsor for the intended award?
The Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation (MSRF) is identified as the project sponsor.
What type of funding instrument is planned for this opportunity?
The notice identifies the instrument type as a cooperative agreement.
Which federal agency and region issued this funding notice?
The notice was issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act).
What is the purpose of the funded work?
The funded work is intended to improve conditions for threatened and endangered fish in the Methow River watershed, reduce ongoing impacts from diversion operations and routine in-river maintenance, and support near-term economic stimulus through timely construction.
How many awards were expected under this notice?
The notice lists a single expected award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $389,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling amounts?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $389,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What projects are included in this funding notice?
Two projects are included: (1) the MVID East Diversion Renovation Project on the Methow River, and (2) the Fulton Diversion Embankment Restoration (Left Bank Repair) on the Chewuch River near the Fulton Ditch Company diversion dam.
Where is the MVID East Diversion Renovation Project located?
It is located on the Methow River at river mile 44.8 in Washington State.
What is the main goal of the MVID East Diversion Renovation Project?
Its core purpose is to create a more permanent and stable irrigation diversion system while allowing fish to move through the site without being impeded or repeatedly disturbed by diversion-related activity.
What work elements are planned for the MVID East Diversion Renovation Project?
Planned work includes installing piping, building new headgates, adding fish screening infrastructure, and conducting revegetation and related site restoration to stabilize disturbed areas and improve habitat conditions.
Where is the Fulton Diversion Embankment Restoration (Left Bank Repair) located?
It is located on the Chewuch River at river mile 0.9, near the Fulton Ditch Company diversion dam.
What problem is the Fulton project intended to address?
It targets damage and sloughing on the west embankment downstream of the diversion structure, attributed to undersized bank material that has not held up over time.
What repair approach is proposed for the Fulton project?
The proposed fix is to reinforce the embankment by modifying the existing riprapped bank: excavating the failing undersized material and replacing it with larger rock to better resist erosion and stabilize the bank. Disturbed areas landward of the embankment would be restored after structural repair.
Why was Recovery Act funding important for these projects specifically?
The notice emphasizes speed and near-term economic stimulus. MSRF had partial funding, but design changes during agency and permitting review increased costs and created a funding gap. Recovery Act funding was intended to fill that gap so the projects could remain on schedule for the 2009-2010 implementation period and support immediate job creation.
What timeline constraints affected construction at the project sites?
In-water construction is restricted to a narrow window between mid-September and the end of December at both sites.
What would have happened if the funding gap was not filled?
The notice indicates that any shortfall would likely force a delay of at least a full year due to the limited in-water work window.
What other benefits did the notice cite for keeping the projects on schedule?
In addition to timely implementation and job creation, the notice cited reducing the risk of higher future costs due to potential increases in materials and construction expenses.
Who is listed as eligible in the opportunity details?
Eligibility is described as limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice context indicates the intent was to fund MSRF as the sponsor through a directed, non-competitive action.
What were the key dates for this notice (posting and closing)?
The posting date was July 23, 2009. The original and current closing date was August 7, 2009. The archive date was August 8, 2009.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to this notice?
The notice lists Bryant Lyndaker, Financial Assistance Officer, as the contact for access issues, reachable at 208-378-5138 or blyndaker@usbr.gov.
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