Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR LC 16 N014
Apply for BOR LC 16 N014
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "San Pasqual Reclaimed Water Project Phase III" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.530.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 06, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $185,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The San Pasqual Reclaimed Water Project Phase III grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR LC 16 N014) is a discretionary grant from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, under CFDA 15.530, focused on environmental water management and conservation. It was issued as a "Notice of Intent to Award Only," meaning it was not a broadly competed solicitation; instead, it signaled the agency's intent to make a single award to a specific recipient. The eligible applicant category listed is federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and the expected outcome here was one award with a maximum federal funding amount (award ceiling) of $185,000. The opportunity was created on August 24, 2016, with an original closing date of September 6, 2016.
The project itself supports the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians in continuing Phase III of a reclaimed water distribution effort on the San Pasqual Indian Reservation in northern San Diego County. The core work is the continued installation of a reclaimed water, or "purple pipe," irrigation line that extends from the Valley View Casino's wastewater treatment facility to nearby communities and homes on the reservation. "Purple pipe" refers to the standard color-coding used for non-potable reclaimed water systems, typically intended for irrigation and other approved non-drinking uses, helping distinguish it from potable water lines.
The need for the project is tied to local water scarcity and climate risks. The reservation is described as having an arid, dry climate and being vulnerable to drought conditions and wildfires, which heightens the importance of reliable water supplies and water conservation. The Tribe has limited access to potable groundwater from tribal wells, and most of its drinking water supply comes from the Valley Center Water District, a municipal provider. That dependence on imported or purchased municipal water can be costly and less resilient during prolonged droughts or supply constraints, so the project aims to reduce pressure on potable supplies by shifting appropriate irrigation demands to reclaimed water.
A key enabling factor is the presence of the Valley View Casino wastewater treatment plant, which treats wastewater to California Title 22 standards. Title 22 is the California regulatory framework that sets requirements for recycled water quality and allowable uses, and meeting those standards generally supports the safe use of reclaimed water for uses like landscape irrigation when implemented with the proper controls and distribution infrastructure. In practical terms, the grant supports infrastructure that allows treated effluent that would otherwise be discharged or limited in reuse to instead be routed for beneficial use on the reservation, conserving drinking water for household and other potable needs.
Overall, this opportunity funds continued construction and extension of reclaimed water irrigation infrastructure to improve drought resilience, conserve potable water, and reduce municipal water dependence for the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, leveraging a nearby Title 22-treated reclaimed water source from the Valley View Casino facility.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the San Pasqual Reclaimed Water Project Phase III.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR LC 16 N014.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.530.
What is the focus or subject area of the funding?
The grant is focused on environmental water management and conservation, specifically supporting reclaimed water infrastructure intended to conserve potable supplies and improve drought resilience.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. It was issued as a Notice of Intent to Award Only, which indicates it was not a broadly competed solicitation. Instead, it signaled the agency's intent to make a single award to a specific recipient.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant?
The eligible applicant category listed is federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Who is the project intended to support?
The project supports the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians by continuing Phase III of a reclaimed water distribution effort on the Tribe's reservation.
Where will the project take place?
The work is on the San Pasqual Indian Reservation in northern San Diego County, California.
How many awards were expected?
The expected outcome described is one award.
What is the maximum federal funding amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum federal funding amount listed is $185,000.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 24, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was September 6, 2016.
What phase of the project does this funding support?
This funding supports Phase III of the reclaimed water distribution effort.
What work is being funded under Phase III?
The core work is the continued installation of a reclaimed water (purple pipe) irrigation line to extend reclaimed water distribution to nearby communities and homes on the reservation.
What is reclaimed water in the context of this project?
Reclaimed water refers to treated wastewater that can be reused for approved purposes. In this project, it is intended for non-potable uses such as irrigation, helping conserve drinking water supplies.
What does "purple pipe" mean?
"Purple pipe" is the standard color-coding used for non-potable reclaimed water systems. The purple color helps distinguish reclaimed water lines from potable (drinking water) lines.
Where does the reclaimed water come from?
The reclaimed water source is the Valley View Casino wastewater treatment facility.
What standards does the wastewater treatment plant meet?
The facility treats wastewater to California Title 22 standards.
What is California Title 22 and why is it mentioned?
California Title 22 is the state's regulatory framework that sets requirements for recycled water quality and allowable uses. Meeting Title 22 standards generally supports safe reclaimed water use for applications like landscape irrigation when implemented with proper controls and distribution infrastructure.
Why is this project needed?
The need is tied to water scarcity and climate-related risks on the reservation. The area is described as having an arid, dry climate and being vulnerable to drought and wildfires, increasing the importance of reliable water supplies and water conservation.
How does the Tribe currently obtain potable (drinking) water?
The Tribe has limited access to potable groundwater from tribal wells, and most drinking water supply comes from the Valley Center Water District, a municipal provider.
What problem does the project address related to municipal water dependence?
Relying on imported or purchased municipal water can be costly and may be less resilient during prolonged droughts or supply constraints. The project aims to reduce pressure on potable supplies by shifting appropriate irrigation demands to reclaimed water.
What are the expected benefits of extending the reclaimed water distribution line?
Based on the opportunity description, expected benefits include conserving potable water, improving drought resilience, reducing dependence on municipal water, and enabling beneficial use of treated effluent that might otherwise be discharged or have limited reuse.
Is the reclaimed water intended for drinking?
No. The description characterizes the system as non-potable reclaimed water infrastructure, typically intended for uses such as irrigation and other approved non-drinking purposes.
What facilities or communities are connected by the irrigation line?
The reclaimed water irrigation line extends from the Valley View Casino's wastewater treatment facility to nearby communities and homes on the reservation.
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