Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AN00037
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Shasta Water" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 13, 2014 and posted on May 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 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 $117,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $117,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Shasta Water grant opportunity is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on environmental benefits in the Shasta River Watershed. The agency’s intent is to provide a single grant award, estimated at $117,000, to support a targeted water management project designed to improve in-stream conditions for native salmonids, specifically coho and Fall Chinook salmon. The grant is issued under CFDA 15.517 and relies on authority from the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. Sections 661-667e), along with applicable Departmental Manual provisions.
The central purpose of the project is to improve water quality and increase in-stream flows at key times of the year by leasing water from willing landowners. The approach is voluntary and strategic: rather than building new infrastructure or imposing regulatory restrictions, the project uses short-term or seasonal water transactions to keep more water in the river when it matters most for fish. By leasing water during critical periods, the project aims to protect and maintain cold-water rearing habitat needed by juvenile coho, which are highly sensitive to warm temperatures and low flows. At the same time, the additional flow is intended to help adult salmon migrate to spawning areas and/or reach refugia, improving the odds of successful reproduction and survival during stressful seasonal conditions.
A notable aspect of this opportunity is that it is not a competitive solicitation. The Bureau of Reclamation issued it as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning the government planned to make the award to a specific organization, The Nature Conservancy, rather than requesting proposals from the broader public. While the listing includes general eligibility language (nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), the text makes clear that the agency’s determination not to compete the award is at the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4). In practical terms, this announcement served more as a public notice of an intended award than an open call for applications.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on May 13, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 27, 2014, and it was archived on June 26, 2014. The total estimated funding and the award ceiling are both listed as $117,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument type is a grant, the activity category is environment, and the expected number of awards is one. For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Susanna Muradyan, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at smuradyan@usbr.gov.
Shasta Water Grant Opportunity (CFDA 15.517) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shasta Water grant opportunity?
The Shasta Water grant opportunity is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It focuses on generating environmental benefits in the Shasta River Watershed through a targeted water management project.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the main goal of the project funded by this grant?
The project goal is to improve in-stream conditions for native salmonids, specifically coho and Fall Chinook salmon, by improving water quality and increasing in-stream flows at key times of the year.
What species are intended to benefit from this project?
The project is designed to benefit native salmonids in the Shasta River Watershed, specifically coho salmon and Fall Chinook salmon.
How does the project plan to improve in-stream flows?
The project is intended to improve flows by leasing water from willing landowners, using short-term or seasonal water transactions to keep more water in the river during critical periods for fish.
Is participation by landowners mandatory?
No. The approach described is voluntary and relies on leasing water from willing landowners.
Does this project involve building new water infrastructure?
No. The description emphasizes a strategic leasing approach rather than building new infrastructure or imposing regulatory restrictions.
Why are timing and seasonality important in this project?
The project targets key times of the year when additional in-stream flow can help protect cold-water rearing habitat for juvenile coho and assist adult salmon with migration to spawning areas and/or reaching refugia during stressful seasonal conditions.
How is cold-water habitat connected to coho salmon survival?
The announcement notes that juvenile coho are highly sensitive to warm temperatures and low flows, and that maintaining cold-water rearing habitat is a key reason for leasing water during critical periods.
What is the estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $117,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $117,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is this a competitive grant where multiple applicants can apply?
No. The announcement is described as not a competitive solicitation. It was issued as a Notice of Intent to Award, indicating the government planned to make the award to a specific organization rather than requesting proposals from the broader public.
Who is the intended recipient named in the Notice of Intent to Award?
The Notice of Intent to Award indicates the planned recipient is The Nature Conservancy.
Does the listing mention general eligibility categories?
Yes. The listing includes general eligibility language for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), while also stating that the determination not to compete the award is at the government’s discretion.
What authority does the Bureau of Reclamation cite for this grant?
The grant relies on authority from the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. Sections 661-667e), along with applicable Departmental Manual provisions.
What specific Departmental Manual provision is referenced regarding not competing the award?
The text references Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4) as part of the rationale for the government’s discretion not to compete the award.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.517.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is environment.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 13, 2014.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is May 27, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 26, 2014.
What should someone do if they have questions or trouble accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed for questions or access issues is Susanna Muradyan, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at smuradyan@usbr.gov.
What watershed is the project focused on?
The project is focused on the Shasta River Watershed.
How is this announcement best understood by potential applicants?
Based on the description, this announcement functioned as a public notice of an intended single award (a Notice of Intent to Award) rather than an open call for applications from the general public.
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