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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recreation Facility Upgrades and Quagga Mussel Control Programs at Lake Casitas" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.524 Recreation Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 12, 2013 and posted on Mar 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $931,748.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $931,748.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Notice of Intent to Award Single Source, Continuation of Cooperative Agreement R11AC20123 and Unique Qualifications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Recreation Facility Upgrades and Quagga Mussel Control Programs at Lake Casitas" is a continuation funding action by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region). It is structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.524, Recreation Resources Management, and is tied to an existing cooperative agreement (R11AC20123) with the Casitas Municipal Water District. Rather than launching a new, open competition, Reclamation is planning to issue Modification 0002 to that existing agreement to add funding for work that was already part of the original scope, but could not be paid for when the agreement was first set up.
The stated purpose of Modification 0002 is to increase funding so Lake Casitas recreation facility upgrades and quagga mussel prevention and control measures can continue moving forward. In practical terms, this covers two closely related priorities: improving or repairing recreation-related infrastructure at Lake Casitas (facilities used by the public, operations, and visitor services) and maintaining or expanding the controls designed to prevent the introduction and spread of quagga mussels. Quagga mussels are an invasive aquatic species known for causing major damage to water infrastructure and ecosystems, so prevention programs typically focus on monitoring, inspection and decontamination practices, and operational controls that reduce the risk of infestation.
This announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award on a single-source basis, meaning Reclamation is not asking for proposals from other organizations and does not intend to run a competitive grant process for this action. The agency cites internal policy authority for not competing the award (Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4)), and notes that the government retains full discretion over that determination. Because of that, the posting functions more as a public notice about planned funding than an application opportunity for new applicants.
Funding details show an estimated award amount of $395,000 for this particular modification, while the broader posting lists an estimated total funding level of $931,748, with an award ceiling of $931,748 and an award floor of $395,000. The opportunity category is listed as continuation, the activity category is natural resources, and Reclamation anticipated a single award. A cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated as "Yes," signaling that the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the terms of the underlying cooperative agreement (the specific match ratio or eligible match types would be defined in the agreement documents rather than in this short notice).
Key administrative details include Funding Opportunity Number R13AS20013, a posted date of March 12, 2013, and a closing date of March 27, 2013, with the listing archived on April 26, 2013. Even though a closing date is provided, it does not operate like a normal deadline for competitive submissions since the notice is not soliciting proposals. Instead, the timeframe reflects the public notice period associated with the planned continuation action. Questions were directed to the listed grants management specialist, Beverly S. Breen, at bbreen@usbr.gov, and the notice also references an earlier related Notice of Intent to Award (Announcement No. R11AS20038) for additional background.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Recreation Facility Upgrades and Quagga Mussel Control Programs at Lake Casitas."
Which federal agency is associated with this funding action?
This is a U.S. Department of the Interior action through the Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
It is a continuation funding action structured as a cooperative agreement.
Is this an open, competitive grant where new applicants can apply?
No. The announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award on a single-source basis. Reclamation is not requesting proposals from other organizations and does not intend to run a competitive process for this action.
Who is the intended recipient of the funding?
The planned funding is tied to an existing cooperative agreement with the Casitas Municipal Water District (existing agreement number R11AC20123).
What is Reclamation planning to issue under the existing agreement?
Reclamation plans to issue Modification 0002 to the existing cooperative agreement in order to add funding.
Why is Modification 0002 being issued?
The stated purpose is to increase funding so that Lake Casitas recreation facility upgrades and quagga mussel prevention and control measures can continue moving forward. The added funding is for work that was already part of the original scope but could not be paid for when the agreement was first established.
What activities does this modification support?
The notice describes two closely related priorities: (1) improving or repairing recreation-related infrastructure at Lake Casitas (facilities used by the public, operations, and visitor services) and (2) maintaining or expanding measures intended to prevent the introduction and spread of quagga mussels.
What are quagga mussels, and why does the notice mention them?
Quagga mussels are an invasive aquatic species known for causing major damage to water infrastructure and ecosystems. The notice explains that prevention programs typically include monitoring, inspection and decontamination practices, and operational controls to reduce the risk of infestation.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The cooperative agreement is listed under CFDA 15.524, Recreation Resources Management.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R13AS20013.
What is the estimated award amount for this specific action?
The estimated award amount for this particular modification is $395,000.
How much total funding is referenced in the posting?
The posting lists an estimated total funding level of $931,748, with an award ceiling of $931,748 and an award floor of $395,000.
How many awards does Reclamation anticipate making under this notice?
Reclamation anticipated a single award.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
Yes. The notice indicates that cost-sharing or matching is required. The specific match ratio and what types of non-federal contributions are allowable would be defined in the underlying cooperative agreement documents, not in this short notice.
What is the opportunity category and activity category?
The opportunity category is listed as "continuation," and the activity category is listed as "natural resources."
What does "single-source" mean in this context?
It means Reclamation intends to make the award to one identified recipient (through the existing cooperative agreement) rather than seeking applications from multiple organizations.
Does the government cite an authority for not competing the award?
Yes. The notice cites Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), as internal policy authority for issuing the award without competition, and it states that the government retains full discretion over that determination.
What are the key dates for this notice?
The posted date is March 12, 2013. The closing date is March 27, 2013. The listing was archived on April 26, 2013.
Does the closing date function like a typical application deadline?
No. Even though a closing date is listed, the notice is not soliciting proposals. The timeframe reflects the public notice period associated with the planned continuation action rather than a competitive submission deadline.
Who is the contact person for questions about this notice?
Questions were directed to the listed grants management specialist, Beverly S. Breen, at bbreen@usbr.gov.
Is there a related earlier notice referenced for background?
Yes. The notice references an earlier related Notice of Intent to Award (Announcement No. R11AS20038) for additional background.
What is this page best used for if it is not an application opportunity?
Based on the notice language, it functions primarily as a public notification that Reclamation plans to add funding to an existing cooperative agreement via a modification, rather than as a solicitation inviting new applications.
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