Opportunity Information: Apply for R11AS20026
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "San Joaquin Salinity Management Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.507 WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow).
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 7, 2011 and posted on Sep 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 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 $4,245,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,245,000.00 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).
- In accordance with P.L. 111 11, Section 9502, eligible applicants for Water and Energy Efficiency Grants, System Optimization Reviews, and Pilot and Demonstration Projects for Advanced Water Treatment include State or Territory agencies or departments with water or power delivery authority, e.g., State departments of water resources, State engineers offices, and other State or Territory agencies, departments, and boards with water authority Federally recognized Indian tribes with water or power delivery authority. The term Indian tribe has the meaning given in Section 4 of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 USC 450b) Irrigation and water districts Municipal water or power delivery authorities Other organizations with water or power delivery authority. The intent of Reclamation is to award to Panoche Drainage District.
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Opportunity Summary:
The San Joaquin Salinity Management Program is a federal grant opportunity announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region), under CFDA 15.507, WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow). The notice describes Reclamation's intent to issue a single discretionary grant agreement to the Panoche Drainage District, with an estimated total award of $4,245,000. The funding level is fixed at that amount, with both the award ceiling and floor listed as $4,245,000, and the opportunity indicates that cost sharing or matching is required.
The core purpose of the funding is to continue developing the "Westside Plan" and to partially implement its drainage reuse components. In practical terms, the project is aimed at managing salinity and drainage water on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley by expanding the ability to reuse agricultural drainage water while reducing environmental impacts. Key activities called out in the announcement include steps to reduce wildlife exposure to contaminated drainage water by eliminating open drains or replacing them with piped conveyance within the reuse area, building or upgrading infrastructure that increases drainage reuse capacity, planting salt-tolerant crops that can make productive use of higher-salinity water, and supporting operations at the San Joaquin River Water Quality Improvement Project (SJRIP) facility. Collectively, these measures are intended to improve water quality outcomes while supporting continued agricultural drainage management.
This announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award rather than a competitive solicitation. Reclamation states that the government may decide not to compete the financial assistance under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2), and emphasizes that this notice is not a request for proposals. Although the WaterSMART program generally lists a broad set of eligible applicant types (including state agencies with water authority, federally recognized Indian tribes with water or power delivery authority, irrigation and water districts, municipal water or power delivery authorities, and other organizations with relevant authority), the stated intent here is to make the award specifically to the Panoche Drainage District as the sole expected recipient (Expected Awards: 1).
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on September 7, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 20, 2011, and an archive date of September 21, 2011. The official Funding Opportunity Number is R11AS20026, and the funding activity category is listed as Environment. Questions were directed to the listed Grants Officer, Maria E. Castaneda, at mcastaneda@usbr.gov (phone 916-978-5148), and the notice references the same announcement number (R11AS20026) for additional details tied to the intent-to-award documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the San Joaquin Salinity Management Program grant opportunity?
It is a federal financial assistance opportunity announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region), under CFDA 15.507 (WaterSMART - Sustaining and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow). The notice describes Reclamation's intent to make a single discretionary grant award to support salinity and agricultural drainage management activities on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.507, and the program is WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R11AS20026.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. This announcement is a Notice of Intent to Award, not a request for proposals. Reclamation emphasizes that it is not soliciting applications under this notice.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states Reclamation's intent to issue a single discretionary grant agreement to the Panoche Drainage District as the sole expected recipient.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity indicates "Expected Awards: 1."
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total award amount is $4,245,000.
Is the award amount flexible or fixed?
The funding level is listed as fixed at $4,245,000, with both the award ceiling and award floor stated as $4,245,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicates that cost sharing or matching is required.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The core purpose is to continue developing the "Westside Plan" and to partially implement its drainage reuse components, with a focus on managing salinity and drainage water on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley.
What practical outcomes is the project intended to achieve?
The project is intended to expand the ability to reuse agricultural drainage water while reducing environmental impacts, improving water quality outcomes, and supporting continued agricultural drainage management.
What types of activities are specifically mentioned as part of the project?
The notice calls out activities such as: reducing wildlife exposure to contaminated drainage water by eliminating open drains or replacing them with piped conveyance within the reuse area; building or upgrading infrastructure that increases drainage reuse capacity; planting salt-tolerant crops that can make productive use of higher-salinity water; and supporting operations at the San Joaquin River Water Quality Improvement Project (SJRIP) facility.
How does the project address wildlife and environmental concerns?
The notice describes steps intended to reduce wildlife exposure to contaminated drainage water, including eliminating open drains or replacing them with piped conveyance within the reuse area.
What is the San Joaquin River Water Quality Improvement Project (SJRIP) facility's role in this project?
The announcement includes supporting operations at the SJRIP facility as one of the funded activity areas.
What is the listed funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Environment.
Does the notice reference any authority for not competing the award?
Yes. Reclamation notes that the government may decide not to compete the financial assistance under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2).
Even though this is an intent-to-award, what applicant types does WaterSMART generally list as eligible?
The notice mentions that WaterSMART generally lists eligible applicant types such as: state agencies with water authority; federally recognized Indian tribes with water or power delivery authority; irrigation and water districts; municipal water or power delivery authorities; and other organizations with relevant authority. However, this particular notice states an intent to award specifically to the Panoche Drainage District.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on September 7, 2011.
What were the closing date and archive date for this notice?
The original and current closing date was September 20, 2011, and the archive date was September 21, 2011.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
Questions were directed to the Grants Officer, Maria E. Castaneda.
How can the Grants Officer be contacted?
Email: mcastaneda@usbr.gov. Phone: 916-978-5148.
Is this notice the same as a request for proposals (RFP) or an application call?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for proposals and serves only as intent-to-award documentation.
What is the name of the plan being advanced through this funding?
The notice states the funding supports continued development of the "Westside Plan" and partial implementation of its drainage reuse components.
What geographic area is the project focused on?
The project is focused on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley.
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