Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AP00034
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Revegetation Implementation and Monitoring along Las Vegas Wash" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.540 Lake Mead/Las Vegas Wash Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 3, 2015 and posted on Sep 3, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 17, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $872,770.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $872,770.00 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).
- No competition is being sought, this is a notice of intent to award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Revegetation Implementation and Monitoring along Las Vegas Wash" is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary grant focused on restoring and sustaining wetland vegetation in and around the Las Vegas Wash, particularly within the Clark County Wetlands Park. The Wash carries more than 170 million gallons of water per day and historically supported over 2,000 acres of wetlands, but by the 1990s that wetland area had declined to roughly 200 acres. This vegetation loss reduced habitat value for wildlife and weakened the wetlands' role as a natural filter for water ultimately flowing to Lake Mead, an important source for the region's water supply. The work described in the opportunity is meant to help rebuild wetland function and improve long-term ecological performance along this critical corridor.
The project is closely tied to ongoing erosion control construction and related compliance obligations. The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), acting as the lead agency for the Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee (LVWCC), has been implementing revegetation projects for more than 14 years and continues this work to mitigate impacts from erosion control structures installed throughout the Wash. These revegetation efforts are required in part to satisfy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permit conditions related to impacts on wetlands. In addition, where construction activities temporarily disturb ground near wetland areas, revegetation is needed to comply with Nevada Division of Environmental Protection stormwater permit requirements. The opportunity also notes that separate funding supporting erosion control construction can trigger the creation of additional revegetation areas beyond those already required strictly for permit mitigation, meaning the scope can include both compliance-driven and supplemental restoration plantings.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is not just planting vegetation, but ensuring it survives and meets performance expectations through sustained field effort and documentation. Revegetation sites require frequent visits, hands-on oversight, and occasional corrective actions for at least two years after planting. The day-to-day realities of keeping new wetland plantings alive in this setting are explicitly recognized, with typical tasks including irrigation and irrigation system adjustments, herbivore control, periodic removal of vegetative and other debris deposited by storms or natural events, and invasive species removal when it is needed to protect site outcomes. After the initial two-year establishment period, the level of oversight generally decreases and becomes more responsive, occurring on an as-needed basis rather than through constant scheduled attention.
Monitoring and reporting are treated as core deliverables because agencies require proof that mitigation is working. The opportunity calls for annual monitoring of revegetated sites to document success and to support reporting back to permitting agencies. It also frames monitoring as a feedback loop for program improvement: tracking the effectiveness of different irrigation approaches, planting techniques, and plant selections helps the LVWCC make better decisions over time and improve overall revegetation success rates in future phases.
From an administrative standpoint, this funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AP00034) was posted on September 3, 2015, with a closing date of September 17, 2015, and later archived on October 17, 2015. The award was structured as a single grant with an estimated total funding amount of $872,770, and both the award ceiling and floor were set at $872,770, indicating a fixed, full-amount award rather than a variable range. No cost sharing or matching was required. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.540 (Lake Mead/Las Vegas Wash Program). Eligibility is listed as "Others," but the notice explicitly states that no competition was being sought because this was a notice of intent to award, which typically indicates the agency planned to fund a specific entity based on prior coordination, unique qualifications, or a defined project relationship. The listed grants officer contact was Shawna Thompson at 702-293-8570 for access issues or administrative questions about the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Revegetation Implementation and Monitoring along Las Vegas Wash".
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the opportunity?
The project is focused on restoring and sustaining wetland vegetation in and around the Las Vegas Wash, particularly within the Clark County Wetlands Park, with the broader goal of rebuilding wetland function and improving long-term ecological performance along this corridor.
Why is revegetation needed along the Las Vegas Wash?
The opportunity explains that the Wash historically supported over 2,000 acres of wetlands, but by the 1990s the wetland area had declined to roughly 200 acres. The resulting vegetation loss reduced wildlife habitat value and weakened the wetlands' role as a natural filter for water that ultimately flows to Lake Mead, a key regional water supply source.
How much water does the Las Vegas Wash carry, according to the opportunity?
The notice states the Wash carries more than 170 million gallons of water per day.
Where will the work take place?
The work is along the Las Vegas Wash, with particular emphasis on sites within and around the Clark County Wetlands Park.
How is this revegetation work connected to erosion control construction?
The opportunity ties revegetation directly to ongoing erosion control construction and related compliance obligations. Revegetation is used to mitigate impacts from erosion control structures installed throughout the Wash.
Who is leading the revegetation effort mentioned in the opportunity?
The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) is identified as the lead agency for the Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee (LVWCC), and the notice states they have been implementing revegetation projects for more than 14 years.
Is this revegetation required for regulatory compliance?
Yes. The opportunity explains that revegetation is required in part to satisfy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permit conditions related to wetland impacts. It also notes that where construction temporarily disturbs ground near wetland areas, revegetation is needed to comply with Nevada Division of Environmental Protection stormwater permit requirements.
Does the opportunity allow for revegetation beyond what permits strictly require?
Yes. The notice indicates that separate funding supporting erosion control construction can trigger creation of additional revegetation areas beyond those required strictly for permit mitigation. This means the scope can include both compliance-driven and supplemental restoration plantings.
What types of activities are included in "revegetation implementation" for this project?
The opportunity emphasizes that success depends on sustained field effort after planting. Typical tasks listed include irrigation and irrigation system adjustments, herbivore control, removal of vegetative and other debris deposited by storms or natural events, and invasive species removal when needed to protect outcomes.
How long is active post-planting oversight expected to last?
The opportunity states that revegetation sites require frequent visits, hands-on oversight, and occasional corrective actions for at least two years after planting.
What happens after the initial two-year establishment period?
After the initial two years, the notice says oversight generally decreases and becomes more responsive, occurring on an as-needed basis rather than constant scheduled attention.
Is monitoring required under this opportunity?
Yes. Monitoring and reporting are described as core deliverables. The opportunity calls for annual monitoring of revegetated sites to document success and to support reporting back to permitting agencies.
Why does the opportunity put so much emphasis on monitoring and reporting?
The notice explains that agencies require proof that mitigation is working. It also describes monitoring as a feedback loop to improve the program over time by tracking the effectiveness of different irrigation approaches, planting techniques, and plant selections, helping improve future revegetation success rates.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R15AP00034.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on September 3, 2015 and had a closing date of September 17, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice indicates it was archived on October 17, 2015.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount is $872,770.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is described as a fixed, full-amount award: the award ceiling and floor are both $872,770.
How many awards were expected?
The award was structured as a single grant.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching was required.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.540, associated with the Lake Mead/Las Vegas Wash Program.
Who was eligible to apply based on the notice?
Eligibility is listed as "Others". However, the notice also states that no competition was being sought because it was a notice of intent to award, which typically signals an intended recipient rather than an open competitive process.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states that no competition was being sought because it was a notice of intent to award.
Who is the listed point of contact for administrative or access questions?
The listed grants officer contact is Shawna Thompson at 702-293-8570, specifically for access issues or administrative questions about the full announcement.
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