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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Salmonid Spawning and Rearing Habitat Restoration Work in Central Valley Project (CVP) Rivers" 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 Jun 9, 2011 and posted on Jun 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $588,140.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $93,423.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Individuals City or township governments Special district governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Salmonid Spawning and Rearing Habitat Restoration Work in Central Valley Project (CVP) Rivers" (Funding Opportunity Number R11AS20008), is a discretionary environmental funding action issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region. The agency’s stated intent is to make a single cooperative agreement award, with an estimated total agreement amount of $588,140. The funding is tied to CFDA 15.512 under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically citing Sections 3406(b)(13) and 3407(e) as the legal authority supporting the work.
The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to fund the California Department of Fish and Game to continue joint restoration work with Reclamation focused on improving salmonid spawning and rearing habitat in Central Valley Project rivers. The core on-the-ground activity is the planning and placement of spawning gravel, which is a common habitat restoration technique used to improve or recreate suitable spawning substrate where river regulation, sediment starvation, or channel alteration has reduced natural gravel recruitment. The work is specifically targeted to the Stanislaus River, American River, and Sacramento River, indicating a multi-river approach within the CVP watershed where anadromous fish habitat enhancement is a long-standing priority.
The scope described in the announcement includes several practical implementation steps. First, the Department of Fish and Game would work with Reclamation to select appropriate project sites. That site selection work is followed by obtaining necessary permits, which typically involves coordination with state and federal resource agencies and compliance requirements associated with in-river construction or material placement. The agreement also supports planning for gravel placement and the actual placement of gravel at selected locations. Beyond construction, the announcement emphasizes evaluation and accountability through pre-project and post-project site surveys, along with ongoing monitoring of the placed spawning gravel. Those elements suggest the project is expected to document baseline conditions, measure changes after gravel augmentation, and track whether the gravel remains in place and functions as intended for spawning habitat over time.
While the published eligibility list in the source data mentions a broad range of applicant types (including various levels of government, individuals, and for-profit entities), this particular notice is explicitly not a competitive solicitation. It is a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning Reclamation is signaling its plan to make a non-competitive award to a specific partner, the California Department of Fish and Game. The announcement cites Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), noting that the government’s determination not to compete the assistance is at its sole discretion. In practical terms, this posting functions more as a transparency and public notice document than an open call for proposals.
Administrative details show the opportunity was posted June 9, 2011, with an original and current closing date of June 23, 2011, and an archive date of June 24, 2011. Only one award was expected. The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, although it does not specify the percentage or form of match in the provided text. The award ceiling is listed as $93,423 and the award floor as $0, which may reflect budget structuring or incremental funding actions within the overall estimated agreement total of $588,140.
For additional information, the notice directs questions to Vivian Davis, Grants Management Specialist, at vdavis@usbr.gov, and it references the Notice of Intent to Award announcement for further detail under the same opportunity number (R11AS20008).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Salmonid Spawning and Rearing Habitat Restoration Work in Central Valley Project (CVP) Rivers."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R11AS20008.
Which federal agency is issuing this funding action?
This is a discretionary environmental funding action issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region.
What type of award is planned?
The agency states its intent to make a single cooperative agreement award.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected.
Is this an open, competitive grant where multiple applicants can apply?
No. This notice is explicitly not a competitive solicitation. It is a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning Reclamation is signaling its plan to make a non-competitive award to a specific partner.
Who is the intended recipient of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to fund the California Department of Fish and Game to continue joint restoration work with Reclamation.
Why is the award not being competed?
The announcement cites Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and notes that the government’s determination not to compete the assistance is at its sole discretion.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is focused on improving salmonid spawning and rearing habitat in Central Valley Project rivers.
What on-the-ground restoration activity is specifically highlighted?
The core activity described is the planning and placement of spawning gravel to improve or recreate suitable spawning substrate.
Which rivers are targeted by this habitat restoration work?
The work is specifically targeted to the Stanislaus River, American River, and Sacramento River.
What are the major steps included in the scope of work?
The scope includes selecting appropriate project sites with Reclamation, obtaining necessary permits, planning for gravel placement, placing gravel at selected locations, conducting pre-project and post-project site surveys, and performing ongoing monitoring of the placed spawning gravel.
Does the opportunity include monitoring or evaluation requirements?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes pre-project and post-project site surveys and ongoing monitoring, indicating expectations for documenting baseline conditions and tracking outcomes after gravel placement.
What is the estimated total agreement amount?
The estimated total agreement amount is $588,140.
What are the award ceiling and award floor listed in the notice?
The award ceiling is listed as $93,423 and the award floor as $0.
How should readers interpret the ceiling amount compared to the estimated total agreement amount?
Based on the notice text, the ceiling may reflect budget structuring or incremental funding actions within the overall estimated agreement total of $588,140, but the specific mechanism is not explained in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, although the percentage and form of match are not specified in the provided text.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funding is tied to CFDA 15.512.
What legal authority is cited for this work?
The notice cites the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically Sections 3406(b)(13) and 3407(e).
What are the posting and closing dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on June 9, 2011. The original and current closing date is June 23, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is June 24, 2011.
Who can be contacted for questions about this notice?
Questions are directed to Vivian Davis, Grants Management Specialist, at vdavis@usbr.gov.
Where can someone look for additional details referenced by the notice?
The notice references the Notice of Intent to Award announcement for further detail under the same opportunity number, R11AS20008.
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