Opportunity Information: Apply for R12SS40044
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Program Gage Operation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.529 Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 18, 2012 and posted on Sep 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 19, 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 $15,660.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,660.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- Federal, Interstate, Intrastate, State and Local governments Public Institution/Organizations, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and private contractors.
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Opportunity Summary:
Recovery Program Gage Operation (Funding Opportunity Number R12SS40044) was a small, targeted discretionary grant from the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, focused on supporting on-the-ground activities that help conserve and manage endangered fish in the Colorado River Basin. The work is tied directly to Reclamation's legal and operational responsibilities under multiple Biological Opinions that govern how its facilities are run and how water and hydropower are delivered across the basin. In practical terms, the grant supports one of the routine but essential compliance tasks that helps ensure river operations are carried out in a way that protects listed fish species.
The specific project funded under this opportunity centers on a stream gage located on the Williams Fork of the Yampa River. This gage is important because it is used to administer and verify releases from the enlarged Elkhead Reservoir, meaning it provides the flow data needed to manage reservoir outflows accurately. Reliable gage readings are critical for day-to-day water operations and for meeting flow-related requirements associated with endangered fish recovery efforts, since flow timing and magnitude can affect habitat conditions in the river system.
The recipient already owns and operates the gage, and the grant is essentially meant to cover the ongoing fieldwork required to keep it functioning correctly. That includes periodic site visits to recalibrate instruments, perform light maintenance, and confirm that the equipment is operating accurately. It also covers responding to operational disruptions and emergencies that can compromise data quality or equipment function, such as ice formation, debris buildup, or similar conditions that can interfere with sensors and flow measurements. The emphasis is on maintaining dependable, accurate monitoring so reservoir releases can be managed with confidence.
Funding was fixed and modest: the estimated total funding was $15,660, and both the award floor and ceiling were also $15,660, indicating an expectation of a single award for a single, clearly defined scope of work. The opportunity anticipated one award and did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The activity category was listed as Environment, and it fell under CFDA 15.529, Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs.
Eligibility was broad enough to include various government entities and certain other organizations. The listing specifically mentioned state governments and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), while the fuller eligibility language also referenced federal, interstate, intrastate, state, and local governments, public institutions/organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and private contractors. The posting timeline shows this was a short-window solicitation: posted September 6, 2012, with a closing date of September 19, 2012, and it was archived the next day, September 20, 2012.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact was Timothy Wagoner, Grants Management Specialist, at 801-524-3704.
Recovery Program Gage Operation (R12SS40044) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Recovery Program Gage Operation funding opportunity (R12SS40044)?
Recovery Program Gage Operation (Funding Opportunity Number R12SS40044) was a small, targeted discretionary grant from the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region. It focused on supporting on-the-ground work that helps conserve and manage endangered fish in the Colorado River Basin by supporting a routine compliance task tied to river operations.
2) Which agency offered this grant?
The grant was offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region.
3) What is the main purpose of this grant?
The grant supported ongoing operation and upkeep of a stream gage so that flow data remains accurate and dependable. That flow data is used to administer and verify reservoir releases, and it supports Reclamation's responsibilities under multiple Biological Opinions that guide facility operations and delivery of water and hydropower across the basin.
4) What project or location did the funded work focus on?
The funded work centered on a stream gage located on the Williams Fork of the Yampa River.
5) Why is this stream gage important?
The gage is used to administer and verify releases from the enlarged Elkhead Reservoir. Reliable readings provide the flow data needed to manage reservoir outflows accurately, including flow timing and magnitude that can affect habitat conditions related to endangered fish recovery efforts.
6) What types of activities were supported by the grant?
The grant covered ongoing fieldwork to keep the gage functioning correctly, including periodic site visits to recalibrate instruments, perform light maintenance, and confirm accurate operation. It also supported response to disruptions and emergencies that can affect equipment function or data quality.
7) What kinds of disruptions or emergencies were mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement specifically noted issues such as ice formation, debris buildup, or similar conditions that can interfere with sensors and flow measurements.
8) Who owned and operated the gage involved in this project?
The recipient already owned and operated the gage, and the grant was intended to cover the ongoing fieldwork needed to keep it operating accurately.
9) How does this work relate to endangered fish recovery?
The work helps ensure that river and reservoir operations are carried out in a way that protects listed fish species. Accurate gage data supports managing reservoir releases with confidence, which is important because flow conditions can influence habitat in the river system.
10) What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding was $15,660.
11) What were the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were $15,660.
12) How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated one award for a single, clearly defined scope of work.
13) Did the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
14) What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as Environment.
15) What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 15.529, Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs.
16) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility language included a broad range of entities: federal, interstate, intrastate, state, and local governments; public institutions/organizations; federally recognized Indian tribal governments; private contractors; and the listing specifically mentioned state governments and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 6, 2012.
18) What was the application closing date?
The closing date was September 19, 2012.
19) When was the opportunity archived?
The posting was archived on September 20, 2012.
20) Who was the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The point of contact was Timothy Wagoner, Grants Management Specialist.
21) What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 801-524-3704.
22) What is the connection between this grant and Reclamation operations?
The work is tied directly to Reclamation's legal and operational responsibilities under multiple Biological Opinions that govern facility operations and how water and hydropower are delivered across the Colorado River Basin.
23) What does "fixed and modest" funding imply for this opportunity?
The announcement described funding as fixed and modest, with the total estimated funding and both the award floor and ceiling set at the same amount ($15,660). This indicated an expectation of a single award supporting a single, defined scope of work rather than a range of potential award sizes.
24) What was the practical outcome the grant aimed to support?
In practical terms, the grant supported a routine but essential compliance task: maintaining dependable, accurate streamflow monitoring so reservoir releases can be managed confidently while supporting endangered fish protection needs.
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