Opportunity Information: Apply for R13AS20033
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RPA Annual Science Review" 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 Jul 23, 2013 and posted on Jul 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 6, 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 $322,995.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $322,995.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The RPA Annual Science Review (Funding Opportunity Number R13AS20033) is a discretionary cooperative agreement announced by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) under CFDA 15.512, the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575, Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e)). The intent is to issue a grant agreement specifically to the Delta Stewardship Council, and the notice makes clear that it is not a request for competitive proposals. In other words, Reclamation is signaling an intended award to a particular state government entity rather than opening a competition, and the decision not to compete the award is stated to be within the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2.
The goal of the project is to run an annual science-based review of the prior year’s water operations and the regulatory actions required by the RPAs (Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives). The review is meant to inform key resource and water-management agencies, including the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The core idea is to evaluate how well the prior year’s operational and regulatory measures worked, then decide whether there is a science-based justification to amend particular RPA measures in light of new information, new data, or improved understanding of outcomes.
The opportunity outlines two principal objectives. First, the recipient will conduct the Annual Science Review Workshop, which serves as the main forum for presenting results, comparing agency perspectives, and discussing operational effectiveness and biological outcomes tied to RPA-driven actions. Second, the recipient will develop practical program management tools intended to strengthen and streamline the annual review process itself, making it easier to track findings year to year, improve consistency in evaluation, and support clearer decision-making about whether changes to RPA measures are warranted.
From a funding standpoint, the estimated total value of the agreement is approximately $322,933 (listed as $322,933.21 in the narrative and $322,995 in the source fields), with Reclamation contributing $134,841.89 for Fiscal Year 2013. The posting date was July 23, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 6, 2013, and an archive date of August 7, 2013. The opportunity lists one expected award, no cost sharing or matching requirement, and identifies eligible applicants as state governments, consistent with the named intended recipient. The award ceiling is shown as $322,995 and the award floor as $1, reflecting the system’s generic range even though the notice centers on a single intended award.
Administrative questions were directed to Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist, via mbryant@usbr.gov, and the announcement notes that additional context is available in the related Notice of Intent to Award under the same announcement number. Overall, the grant is designed to support an annual, science-focused accountability and adaptive-management checkpoint for RPA-related water operations in the Central Valley Project context, bringing together agencies to assess results and decide whether updates to prescribed measures are justified based on the latest evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the RPA Annual Science Review funding opportunity?
The RPA Annual Science Review is a discretionary cooperative agreement announced by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region). It is listed under Funding Opportunity Number (FON) R13AS20033 and CFDA 15.512, and it is tied to the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575, Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e)).
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states it is not a request for competitive proposals. Reclamation indicates an intended award to a specific entity (the Delta Stewardship Council), and explains that the decision not to compete the award is within the government's discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The opportunity indicates the Bureau of Reclamation intends to issue the grant agreement specifically to the Delta Stewardship Council.
Who is eligible to apply according to the listing?
Eligible applicants are identified as state governments. This aligns with the notice describing an intended award to a particular state government entity.
What is the purpose of the project funded under this opportunity?
The project is intended to run an annual science-based review of the prior year's water operations and the regulatory actions required by RPAs (Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives). The review is designed to evaluate how well operational and regulatory measures worked and to determine whether there is a science-based justification to amend particular RPA measures based on new information, new data, or improved understanding of outcomes.
Which agencies are expected to benefit from or use the results of the annual review?
The review is intended to inform key resource and water-management agencies, including the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).
What are the main objectives described in the opportunity?
Two principal objectives are described: (1) conduct the Annual Science Review Workshop as the main forum for presenting results, comparing agency perspectives, and discussing operational effectiveness and biological outcomes tied to RPA-driven actions; and (2) develop practical program management tools to strengthen and streamline the annual review process, improve year-to-year tracking and consistency, and support clearer decision-making on whether changes to RPA measures are warranted.
What is the Annual Science Review Workshop?
It is described as the primary forum for presenting results of the review, comparing perspectives across agencies, and discussing operational effectiveness and biological outcomes associated with actions driven by RPA requirements.
What kinds of program management tools are expected under this award?
The opportunity calls for practical program management tools that strengthen and streamline the annual review process. The stated intent is to make it easier to track findings year to year, improve consistency in evaluation, and support clearer decisions about whether RPA measures should be updated.
What is meant by RPAs in this notice?
RPAs refers to Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives. In this context, they are tied to regulatory actions and operational measures related to water operations that are reviewed annually for effectiveness and outcomes.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this agreement?
The estimated total value is approximately $322,933. The narrative lists $322,933.21, while the source fields list $322,995. The award ceiling is shown as $322,995.
How much funding was identified for Fiscal Year 2013?
Reclamation's contribution for Fiscal Year 2013 is listed as $134,841.89.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity lists one expected award.
What are the award ceiling and award floor listed for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is shown as $322,995 and the award floor as $1. The notice context indicates a single intended award, and the floor appears to be a generic system range rather than a reflection of multiple award sizes.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date is July 23, 2013. The original and current closing date is August 6, 2013. The archive date is August 7, 2013.
Where can applicants or stakeholders find additional context about the intended award?
The announcement notes that additional context is available in the related Notice of Intent to Award under the same announcement number.
Who should administrative questions be directed to?
Administrative questions were directed to Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist, at mbryant@usbr.gov.
Which Bureau of Reclamation region is associated with this funding opportunity?
The notice identifies the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Region as the announcing office.
What is the overall concept behind funding an annual science review for RPA-related operations?
The grant is designed to support an annual, science-focused accountability and adaptive-management checkpoint. It brings agencies together to assess results from the prior year and consider whether updates to prescribed RPA measures are justified based on the latest evidence.
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