Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AN20016
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Resource Management Plan/General Plan" 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 26, 2014 and posted on Aug 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $280,901.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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:
The Bureau of Reclamation announced its intent to fund a single cooperative agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to develop a Resource Management Plan/General Plan (RMP/GP) for the Auburn State Recreation Area (Auburn SRA). The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number R14AN20016 and falls under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV), with authority cited from P.L. 102-575, Section 2802 and P.L. 89-161, Section 3a. It is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument, which signals active federal involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant.
Financially, the total anticipated agreement value is $561,802, with Reclamation contributing $280,901 in Fiscal Year 2014. The listing indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning DPR is expected to cover the remaining portion or otherwise provide non-federal contribution consistent with the agreement terms. Although the posting shows an estimated total funding amount of $280,901 (reflecting the federal share available at that time), the narrative clarifies the broader planned budget for the full agreement. Only one award was expected.
The core purpose of the agreement is to produce a program-level planning document that guides how Auburn SRA will be managed and developed over time. The RMP/GP is meant to set direction on facility development, the management of a range of recreation uses, and the identification and protection of cultural resources. The plan is also intended to address wildlife protection and management, public use, public safety, and overall operational efficiency for the park unit. Work on the plan is to be carried out by a joint core planning team made up of staff from both DPR and Reclamation, reinforcing that this is a collaborative planning effort with federal participation.
A key point is that the RMP/GP is described as a programmatic document: it establishes purpose, vision, and intent through goal statements, guidelines, and broad objectives, but does not go into the detailed level of specific project designs, implementation methodologies, or engineered solutions. Instead, it functions as the umbrella framework that supports day-to-day decision-making and becomes the foundation for later, more focused management plans and site-specific projects that implement the plan's goals. In other words, it sets the direction and priorities, then later documents and projects fill in the specifics.
This notice was explicitly not a competitive solicitation. Reclamation stated it intended to make this award directly to DPR and noted that the decision not to compete the agreement is within the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2 (paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4)). Because it is a notice of intent rather than a request for applications, organizations were not being invited to submit proposals for competition.
Timing details in the posting show it was posted on August 26, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 9, 2014, and an archive date of September 10, 2014. Questions were directed to Leanne Henderson, Grants Management Specialist, at lhenderson@usbr.gov, and the announcement referenced Grants.gov for access to the full materials and supporting information.
Funding Opportunity R14AN20016 (Auburn SRA RMP/GP) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity about?
This opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) notice of intent to fund a single cooperative agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to develop a Resource Management Plan/General Plan (RMP/GP) for the Auburn State Recreation Area (Auburn SRA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14AN20016.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
What legal authority is cited for this award?
The notice cites authority from P.L. 102-575, Section 2802 and P.L. 89-161, Section 3a.
Is this a competitive grant that other organizations can apply for?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a competitive solicitation. Reclamation indicated its intent to make the award directly to DPR, and organizations were not invited to submit proposals for competition.
Why is the award not being competed?
Reclamation stated that the decision not to compete the agreement is within the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2 (paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4)).
Who is the intended recipient of the cooperative agreement?
The intended recipient is the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
Only one award was expected.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, described as a discretionary award.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement signals active federal involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant. In this case, Reclamation is expected to be actively involved in the planning effort.
What is the total anticipated value of the agreement?
The total anticipated agreement value is $561,802.
How much funding is Reclamation contributing, and when?
Reclamation planned to contribute $280,901 in Fiscal Year 2014.
Why does the listing show an estimated total funding amount of $280,901 if the agreement value is higher?
The posting shows an estimated total funding amount of $280,901 reflecting the federal share available at that time, while the narrative clarifies a broader planned budget for the full agreement totaling $561,802.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement. DPR is expected to cover the remaining portion or otherwise provide a non-federal contribution consistent with the agreement terms.
What is the main purpose of the Resource Management Plan/General Plan (RMP/GP)?
The main purpose is to produce a program-level planning document that guides how Auburn SRA will be managed and developed over time. The plan is intended to set direction for facility development, recreation management, and the identification and protection of cultural resources, while also addressing wildlife protection and management, public use, public safety, and operational efficiency.
What does it mean that the RMP/GP is a programmatic document?
It means the plan establishes purpose, vision, and intent through goal statements, guidelines, and broad objectives. It does not provide detailed project designs, implementation methodologies, or engineered solutions. Instead, it serves as the umbrella framework for later, more focused plans and site-specific projects.
Will this plan include specific engineering designs or detailed construction plans?
No. The notice explains that the RMP/GP does not go to the detailed level of specific project designs, implementation methodologies, or engineered solutions.
How will the RMP/GP be used after it is completed?
The plan is intended to support day-to-day decision-making and serve as the foundation for later management plans and site-specific projects that implement the plan’s goals.
Who will carry out the work on the plan?
Work on the plan is to be carried out by a joint core planning team made up of staff from both DPR and Reclamation.
What does the joint core planning team indicate about Reclamation’s role?
It reinforces that this is a collaborative planning effort with active federal participation rather than a passive funding relationship.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was August 26, 2014.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was September 9, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 10, 2014.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
Questions were directed to Leanne Henderson, Grants Management Specialist.
What is the contact email address listed in the notice?
The email address provided is lhenderson@usbr.gov.
Where could interested parties find the full materials and supporting information?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov for access to the full materials and supporting information.
Does the notice indicate whether applicants should submit anything through Grants.gov?
The notice describes this as a notice of intent rather than a request for applications and states that organizations were not being invited to submit proposals for competition. Grants.gov is referenced as the place to access the full materials and supporting information.
What park unit is the plan being developed for?
The plan is being developed for the Auburn State Recreation Area (Auburn SRA).
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