Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AN20033
Apply for R15AN20033
- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tahoe Truckee Programs to Improve Habitats Associated with Water Systems and Supplies" 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 Aug 31, 2015 and posted on Aug 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments Special district governments County governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tahoe Truckee Programs to Improve Habitats Associated with Water Systems and Supplies opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary grant action tied to CFDA 15.517 under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (Public Law 85-624; 16 U.S.C. 661-662, as amended). The notice is a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning the agency is signaling its plan to make an award to a specific organization rather than running an open competition. In this case, Reclamation states it intends to issue a grant agreement to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) to carry out habitat-related work connected to water systems and water supplies in the Tahoe-Truckee region. The announcement also notes that the government is relying on an internal policy basis (Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4)) to justify a non-competitive award, and emphasizes that choosing not to compete the award is solely within the government's discretion.
The project itself is organized around two main objectives. First, it supports an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program with a mix of prevention and on-the-ground management, including community outreach, control efforts, and monitoring. This generally implies activities like educating boaters and lake users, implementing measures to reduce the introduction and spread of invasive organisms, conducting surveillance to detect invasives early, and carrying out targeted control actions where invasives are established. Second, it provides technical assistance for planning and implementing water conservation activities that also serve environmental goals, specifically research and monitoring, and broader support for fish, wildlife, and plant habitat resources. In other words, the conservation component is framed not only as saving water, but as a way to protect or enhance ecological conditions tied to waterways and water-dependent habitats.
Administratively, the posting identifies the funding instrument as a grant and categorizes the activity under the environment. The opportunity lists an expected number of awards as one, consistent with the intent-to-award approach. It explicitly states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means the recipient is not required to contribute a non-federal match as a condition of receiving the funds.
Several dates and funding figures appear in the source data. The notice was posted and created on August 31, 2015, with a closing date of September 15, 2015, and an archive date of September 16, 2015. The data fields show an estimated total funding amount of $100,000 with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $0, while the narrative description states an estimated total amount of the agreement of $400,000. Those numbers do not perfectly align in the text provided, so anyone relying on exact totals would need to consult the full Notice of Intent to Award (Announcement No. R15AN20033) or confirm directly with the grants contact to understand whether the higher figure refers to a multi-year total, an overall project value, or a broader agreement amount beyond the specific posting fields.
Although the posting includes a standard list of eligible applicant types (including various levels of government, special districts, small businesses, and certain nonprofit and tribal entities), it is clear from the language that this announcement is not seeking proposals from the public and is not a competitive solicitation. It is essentially informational, announcing Reclamation's planned award to Tahoe RCD and providing transparency about the intended purpose and authority for the grant.
For questions, the designated point of contact is Vivian Davis, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by email at vdavis@usbr.gov. The same contact is provided for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
FAQs: Tahoe Truckee Programs to Improve Habitats Associated with Water Systems and Supplies (Notice of Intent to Award)
What is this grant opportunity?
This posting describes the "Tahoe Truckee Programs to Improve Habitats Associated with Water Systems and Supplies" as a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary grant action (CFDA 15.517) under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (Public Law 85-624; 16 U.S.C. 661-662, as amended).
Is this an open funding opportunity where the public can apply?
No. The notice is a "Notice of Intent to Award," which means the Bureau of Reclamation is announcing its intention to make an award to a specific organization rather than running an open, competitive solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The Bureau of Reclamation states it intends to issue a grant agreement to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD).
What is the main purpose of the planned award?
The planned grant supports habitat-related work connected to water systems and water supplies in the Tahoe-Truckee region, with a focus on aquatic invasive species work and technical assistance tied to water conservation and environmental objectives.
What are the primary objectives of the project described in the notice?
The project is organized around two main objectives: (1) supporting an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program (prevention and on-the-ground management), and (2) providing technical assistance for planning and implementing water conservation activities that also serve environmental goals, including research, monitoring, and broader habitat resource support for fish, wildlife, and plants.
What kinds of activities are included under the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) objective?
Based on the description, AIS work includes prevention and management activities such as community outreach, control efforts, and monitoring. This generally implies educating lake users, reducing introduction/spread risks, conducting surveillance/monitoring to detect invasives, and performing targeted control actions where invasives are established.
What kinds of activities are included under the water conservation technical assistance objective?
The notice describes technical assistance for planning and implementing water conservation activities that also serve environmental goals. It specifically references research and monitoring and broader support for fish, wildlife, and plant habitat resources.
What is the funding instrument for this action?
The posting identifies the funding instrument as a grant.
How is the activity categorized in the posting?
The activity is categorized under the environment.
How many awards does the Bureau of Reclamation expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one, which aligns with the notice-of-intent approach to award to a specific organization.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting explicitly states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving the funds.
What authority or justification is cited for making a non-competitive award?
The announcement states the government is relying on an internal policy basis, Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), to justify a non-competitive award. It also emphasizes that the decision not to compete the award is solely within the government's discretion.
What is the CFDA number listed for this action?
The notice ties the action to CFDA 15.517.
What law is referenced as the statutory basis connected to this grant action?
The notice references the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (Public Law 85-624; 16 U.S.C. 661-662, as amended).
When was this notice posted, and what were the closing and archive dates?
The notice was posted/created on August 31, 2015. It shows a closing date of September 15, 2015, and an archive date of September 16, 2015.
What funding amounts are shown, and why do they appear inconsistent?
The source data fields show an estimated total funding amount of $100,000 with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $0. However, the narrative description states an estimated total amount of the agreement of $400,000. These figures do not perfectly align in the information provided.
Which funding amount should applicants or interested parties rely on?
Because the provided figures conflict ($100,000 in the data fields versus $400,000 in the narrative), anyone needing an exact amount would need to consult the full Notice of Intent to Award (Announcement No. R15AN20033) or confirm details directly with the grants contact listed in the notice.
Does the "eligible applicants" list mean my organization can submit an application?
Not in this case. Although the posting includes a standard list of eligible applicant types (such as various levels of government, special districts, small businesses, and certain nonprofit and tribal entities), the notice language indicates it is not seeking proposals from the public and is not a competitive solicitation.
What does a "Notice of Intent to Award" generally indicate in this context?
In this notice, it indicates the agency is signaling its plan to make an award to a specific organization (Tahoe RCD) and is providing transparency about the intended purpose and authority for the grant, rather than inviting competing applications.
What is the announcement number for this notice?
The notice references Announcement No. R15AN20033.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The designated contact is Vivian Davis, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation.
How can I reach the point of contact?
Email: vdavis@usbr.gov.
Can the point of contact help me access the full announcement?
Yes. The same contact is listed for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
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