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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "San Joaquin River Restoration Program Part III of Title X, Subtitle A of Public Law 111 11" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.555 San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 25, 2013 and posted on Mar 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 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 $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments State governments County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments.
- Per Public Law 111 11, Section 10202(a) Local agencies within the Central Valley Project, California
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number R13AF20008, comes from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) under the authority of Public Law 111-11, specifically the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act, Title X, Subtitle A, Part III, Section 10202. It is a discretionary funding opportunity that will be offered through grants and/or cooperative agreements and is tied to environmental and water resource objectives under CFDA 15.555 (San Joaquin River Restoration Program). The overall intent is to support projects that advance the San Joaquin River Restoration Program by partnering with eligible local agencies to develop groundwater banking efforts that strengthen regional water supply reliability and also help ensure water is available in Millerton Lake.
The core idea behind the funding is cost-shared collaboration. Reclamation is inviting local agencies within California that are part of the Central Valley Project to bring their own funding and resources to the table and then leverage those contributions through shared investment with Reclamation. The focus is specifically on groundwater banking projects, meaning projects that store water underground for later recovery and use. These projects are expected to create water supply benefits and, importantly, result in water being made available in Millerton Lake in a way that benefits multiple long-term contractors within the Friant Division. In practical terms, the program is trying to encourage regional approaches where the benefits extend beyond a single entity and contribute to broader water management and restoration-related goals.
Awards are expected to be limited in number, with an anticipated total of about two awards. The estimated total funding available is $10,000,000, with an award ceiling up to $10,000,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, so applicants should expect that federal funding will not cover the full cost of the proposed work and that the application will need to clearly describe the non-federal share and how it will be provided.
The performance period for funded work is set at five years from the date the award is issued. This longer period is consistent with the reality that groundwater banking and associated infrastructure, planning, permitting, construction, and operational ramp-up can take multiple years, and it signals that the agency expects proposals to be substantial enough to warrant multi-year implementation and oversight.
Eligibility is defined by statute: local agencies within the Central Valley Project, California, are eligible under Public Law 111-11 Section 10202(a). The listing also indicates that applicants may include city or township governments, county governments, state governments, special district governments, and other entities as clarified in the full announcement, but the key eligibility condition is being a qualifying local agency within the CVP framework. Because the opportunity is administered through Grants.gov, prospective applicants must retrieve the Funding Opportunity Announcement electronically, and no paper copies are distributed.
The timeline provided indicates the announcement was expected to be posted on or about March 8, 2013, on Grants.gov, with proposals due by May 13, 2013 (the closing date was extended from an original closing date of May 8, 2013). The posting and archival dates in the source information reflect the 2013 cycle, with the opportunity archived shortly after the deadline. Applicants were also required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award. Lack of SAM registration would make an applicant ineligible, and registration needed to be completed prior to award, which is a standard federal requirement for receiving federal financial assistance.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable at mbryant@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R13AF20008.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region.
What legal authority supports this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered under Public Law 111-11, the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act, Title X, Subtitle A, Part III, Section 10202.
Is this a competitive or mandatory funding program?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered through grants and/or cooperative agreements.
Which program does this opportunity relate to (CFDA)?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.555, the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
What is the overall intent of this funding?
The intent is to support projects that advance the San Joaquin River Restoration Program by partnering with eligible local agencies to develop groundwater banking efforts that strengthen regional water supply reliability and also help ensure water is available in Millerton Lake.
What types of projects are being requested?
The focus is on groundwater banking projects, meaning projects that store water underground for later recovery and use, with expected water supply benefits.
How should funded groundwater banking projects benefit Millerton Lake?
Projects are expected to result in water being made available in Millerton Lake in a way that benefits multiple long-term contractors within the Friant Division.
Does the opportunity emphasize single-agency projects or regional approaches?
The opportunity encourages regional approaches where benefits extend beyond a single entity and contribute to broader water management and restoration-related goals.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is defined by statute: local agencies within the Central Valley Project in California are eligible under Public Law 111-11 Section 10202(a).
What types of government entities may be eligible?
The listing indicates applicants may include city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and special district governments, as further clarified in the full announcement, provided they meet the key eligibility condition of being a qualifying local agency within the Central Valley Project framework in California.
How many awards are expected to be made?
Awards are expected to be limited in number, with an anticipated total of about two awards.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $10,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $10,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated; the award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, so federal funding is not expected to cover the full cost of the proposed work.
What should applicants include regarding the non-federal cost share?
Applications should clearly describe the non-federal share and how it will be provided.
What is the period of performance for funded projects?
The performance period is five years from the date the award is issued.
How is this opportunity delivered and where is the official announcement found?
The opportunity is administered through Grants.gov, and prospective applicants must retrieve the Funding Opportunity Announcement electronically. No paper copies are distributed.
When was the announcement expected to be posted, and what was the proposal due date?
The announcement was expected to be posted on or about March 8, 2013, on Grants.gov. Proposals were due by May 13, 2013 (extended from an original closing date of May 8, 2013).
Is registration in SAM required?
Yes. Applicants were required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award.
What happens if an applicant is not registered in SAM?
Lack of SAM registration would make an applicant ineligible, and registration needed to be completed prior to award.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the full announcement or access issues?
The point of contact listed is Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable at mbryant@usbr.gov.
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