Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AN20022
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "San Joaquin River Restoration Program Seepage Projects" 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 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 $6,452,890.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,258,150.00 in funding.
- 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 San Joaquin River Restoration Program Seepage Projects opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R14AN20022) is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary funding action to support a specific seepage-related project under the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (CFDA 15.555). Rather than being an open, competitive grant solicitation, it is a notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the Central California Irrigation District, a special district government. The Bureau of Reclamation cites its authority under Public Law 111-11 (San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement authorities), specifically Title X, Part I, Section 10002, Section 10004(b)(2), and Section 10004(d), and notes that the decision not to compete the award is at the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4). In practical terms, this announcement is informational and is not asking other entities to submit proposals.
The project itself focuses on evaluating a parcel that may be affected by restoration flows and then identifying and implementing appropriate measures to convey river flows without creating “material adverse impacts” to surrounding lands. The core intent is to manage seepage and related groundwater or surface water movement that can occur when river flows are restored or increased, especially in areas adjacent to the channel where soils, levees, or groundwater conditions can allow water to migrate into neighboring properties. The stated objectives are threefold: first, to prevent restored river flows from seeping into adjacent lands (reducing unintended flooding, waterlogging, or damage to property and agricultural fields); second, to augment in-stream flows (helping ensure the restoration flows remain in the river channel and contribute to the program’s ecological and flow goals); and third, to provide water supply to adjacent crops (suggesting the project may incorporate infrastructure or operational approaches that both control harmful seepage and beneficially manage water for local agricultural use).
Funding for the cooperative agreement is substantial and essentially fully federally funded for the period described. The estimated agreement amount is $6,258,149.20, with Reclamation providing $6,258,149.20 in Fiscal Year 2014, and the posting also lists an award ceiling and floor effectively set at about $6.258 million, indicating a single, fixed-size planned award. No cost sharing or matching is required. The opportunity was posted August 26, 2014, with a closing date of September 9, 2014, and it was archived on September 10, 2014. Although the broader posting includes an estimated total funding figure of $6,452,890, the intended single award amount is consistently described as approximately $6.258 million.
Administratively, the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically means Reclamation expects to have substantial involvement in project oversight, coordination, or decision-making compared to a standard grant. The activity category is listed as Environment, aligning with the restoration and flow management goals of the SJRRP. The expected number of awards is one, and eligible applicants are listed as special district governments, consistent with the intended recipient being an irrigation district. For questions or access issues related to the announcement, the contact identified is Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at mbryant@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - San Joaquin River Restoration Program Seepage Projects (R14AN20022)
What is the San Joaquin River Restoration Program Seepage Projects opportunity (R14AN20022)?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary funding action under the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (CFDA 15.555). It supports a specific seepage-related project tied to restoration flows along the San Joaquin River.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement is not an open competitive solicitation. It is a notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award, and it is informational rather than a request for proposals from other entities.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Central California Irrigation District, which is a special district government.
How many awards does Reclamation expect to make under this announcement?
The expected number of awards is one.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that the Bureau of Reclamation expects to have substantial involvement in the project, such as oversight, coordination, or participation in decision-making, compared to a standard grant.
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The project focuses on evaluating a parcel that may be affected by restoration flows and then identifying and implementing measures that allow river flows to be conveyed without creating material adverse impacts to surrounding lands, with a central focus on seepage management.
What seepage issues is the project intended to address?
The project is intended to manage seepage and related groundwater or surface water movement that can occur when restoration flows are restored or increased. This is especially relevant in areas near the river channel where local soil, levee, or groundwater conditions can allow water to migrate onto neighboring properties.
What are the stated objectives of the project?
The stated objectives are: (1) prevent restored river flows from seeping into adjacent lands (reducing unintended flooding, waterlogging, or property and agricultural field impacts); (2) augment in-stream flows (help keep restoration flows in the river channel to support program flow and ecological goals); and (3) provide water supply to adjacent crops (suggesting approaches that control harmful seepage while also managing water for agricultural use).
How much funding is planned for this award?
The estimated agreement amount is $6,258,149.20, and Reclamation is listed as providing $6,258,149.20 in Fiscal Year 2014.
Is there an award floor and ceiling?
Yes. The posting describes an award ceiling and floor effectively set at approximately $6.258 million, consistent with a single, fixed-size planned award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Why is this award not being competed?
The Bureau of Reclamation states the decision not to compete is at the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4), and the notice is specifically to make a single award to the identified recipient.
What legal authority does Reclamation cite for this funding action?
Reclamation cites authority under Public Law 111-11 (San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement authorities), specifically Title X, Part I, Section 10002, Section 10004(b)(2), and Section 10004(d).
What program area or category is this opportunity listed under?
The activity category is listed as Environment, reflecting restoration and river flow management goals.
Who is eligible to apply according to the posting?
Eligible applicants are listed as special district governments, which aligns with the intended recipient being an irrigation district.
Does this announcement request proposals from other organizations?
No. In practical terms, the announcement is informational and is not asking other entities to submit proposals.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on August 26, 2014. The closing date was September 9, 2014. It was archived on September 10, 2014.
Why does the posting show different total funding figures?
The broader posting includes an estimated total funding figure of $6,452,890, but the intended single award amount is consistently described as approximately $6.258 million (specifically $6,258,149.20).
Who can be contacted with questions or access issues about the announcement?
The contact listed is Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist. Email: mbryant@usbr.gov.
What does "material adverse impacts" refer to in the project description?
Within the context provided, it refers to avoiding negative effects on surrounding lands when conveying restoration flows, such as unintended flooding, waterlogging, or damage to property and agricultural fields caused by seepage or water migration.
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