Opportunity Information: Apply for R12FA20027
Apply for R12FA20027
- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Reclamation Youth Conservation Program Lake Berryessa Trail Construction" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.546 Youth Conservation Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2012 and posted on Jul 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 3, 2012 Submission deadline is July 27, 2012 at 200 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. All applications must be received by this time. Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered for award. The proposal application should be mailed to Beverly S. Breen MP 3828, Bureau of Reclamation, 2800 Cottage Way, Room E 1815, Sacramento, CA 95825 1898. See Section IV for instructions on proposal submission.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 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).
- Applicants eligible under this FOA is limited to youth, veteran, or conservation corps that are able to involve youth ages 15 25 in the 17 Western United States and the Intern Program in Reclamation projects on a nation wide basis. A qualified service and conservation corps means any program established by a State, or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by nonprofit organization.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Reclamation Youth Conservation Program Lake Berryessa Trail Construction grant (Funding Opportunity Number R12FA20027) is a competitive federal funding opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, offered as a cooperative agreement under the authority of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 and the Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970. The main purpose of the solicitation is to meet federal competition requirements for financial assistance awards while expanding public participation in Reclamation's Youth Conservation Program through a hands-on conservation and recreation infrastructure project.
The funded project is located at Lake Berryessa on Solano Project Lands in Napa County, California. The work centers on constructing a 3.2-mile accessible trail segment. The selected recipient is expected to provide and manage a field crew made up of six young adults (generally ages 18 to 25 for the crew described in the project), along with a qualified crew leader capable of overseeing and performing trail construction work. The opportunity emphasizes that crews must already bring relevant capability in trail construction techniques, resource protection practices, project management, safety, and equipment operation.
The scope of work is wide-ranging and includes typical trail corridor and tread construction tasks such as cutting and clearing vegetation; grubbing and removing soil, roots, and rocks along a defined alignment; chipping or hauling brush; and performing erosion control and other resource protection measures, including protecting trees from damage. It also includes building trail-related structures such as wet crossings, boardwalks, bridges, retaining walls, and similar features used to create an accessible and durable route. Additional work may involve mowing non-woody vegetation, moving gravel and rock, conducting seeding or other restoration/mitigation activities, planting trees, and installing signs.
Operationally, the recipient is responsible for supplying most of what the crew needs to function safely and effectively in the field. That includes reliable transportation for the crew, day-to-day supervision, personal protective equipment, communications equipment (such as a cell phone or radio), a first aid kit, and the full set of hand tools commonly used in trail construction (examples listed include shovels, loppers, pruners, rakes, McClouds, Polaskis, axes, wheelbarrows, a utility trailer, tarps or coverings, and backpack water pumps or other water sources). The recipient must also provide power tools and fuel as needed, including equipment such as chainsaws, string trimmers, mowers, and leaf blowers, plus any additional consumable supplies required to complete the trail work. A major responsibility highlighted in the notice is safety: the recipient is accountable for safe operations, proper tool and equipment use, and taking precautions to ensure the work does not cause wildfires.
The announcement also clarifies that housing is not provided by the government because the site is within commuting distance of urban areas and commercial lodging is available nearby. Depending on timing and crew size, campsites in developed recreation areas or space for a crew camp may be available, but the recipient remains responsible for housing and/or camping gear, sanitary and kitchen facilities, and providing portable toilets at worksites as needed.
Funding is expected to result in a single award, with total estimated funding of about $150,000. The award range listed is generally between $100,000 (floor) and $150,000 (ceiling), and the opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are limited to qualified youth, veteran, or conservation corps programs that can involve youth ages 15 to 25, consistent with the program authorities. The notice explains that a qualified service and conservation corps can be established by a state or local government, the governing body of an Indian tribe, or a nonprofit organization, and it references eligibility tied to participation across the 17 Western states for these corps-related projects, with an intern program component mentioned as operating nationwide for Reclamation projects.
Key administrative details include a performance period running from the agreement start date to approximately September 30, 2014. The FOA was posted on Grants.gov around July 6, 2012, and required applicants to download the announcement electronically (no paper FOA distribution). The deadline information in the listing references July 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with the record also showing a current closing date of August 3, 2012, so applicants would have needed to rely on the official FOA instructions for the controlling deadline. The opportunity also required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) registration prior to award (a lack of CCR registration would make an applicant ineligible). Questions and submission guidance were routed through Beverly S. Breen, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation (bbreen@usbr.gov), with proposal mailing instructions directing applications to Reclamation's Sacramento office as specified in the FOA submission section.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity and its funding opportunity number?
The opportunity is the Reclamation Youth Conservation Program Lake Berryessa Trail Construction grant. The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is R12FA20027.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a competitive federal funding opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region.
What type of award will be made?
The solicitation indicates the award will be made as a cooperative agreement.
What legal authorities support this program?
The cooperative agreement is offered under the authority of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 and the Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970.
What is the main purpose of the solicitation?
The solicitation is intended to meet federal competition requirements for financial assistance awards while expanding public participation in Reclamation's Youth Conservation Program through a hands-on conservation and recreation infrastructure project.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at Lake Berryessa on Solano Project Lands in Napa County, California.
What work will the funded project focus on?
The work centers on constructing a 3.2-mile accessible trail segment.
How many awards are expected?
Funding is expected to result in a single award.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is about $150,000.
What is the typical award range?
The listed award range is generally from $100,000 (floor) to $150,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to qualified youth, veteran, or conservation corps programs that can involve youth ages 15 to 25, consistent with the program authorities.
How does the opportunity define a qualified service and conservation corps?
A qualified service and conservation corps can be established by a state or local government, the governing body of an Indian tribe, or a nonprofit organization.
Are there geographic limitations mentioned for eligible corps programs?
The notice references eligibility tied to participation across the 17 Western states for these corps-related projects, and it also mentions an intern program component that operates nationwide for Reclamation projects.
What kind of crew is the selected recipient expected to provide?
The selected recipient is expected to provide and manage a field crew made up of six young adults (generally ages 18 to 25 for the crew described in the project) and a qualified crew leader capable of overseeing and performing trail construction work.
What capabilities are crews expected to already have?
The opportunity emphasizes that crews must already bring relevant capability in trail construction techniques, resource protection practices, project management, safety, and equipment operation.
What are examples of the trail construction tasks included in the scope of work?
Examples include cutting and clearing vegetation; grubbing and removing soil, roots, and rocks along a defined alignment; chipping or hauling brush; and performing erosion control and other resource protection measures, including protecting trees from damage.
What types of structures may be built as part of the trail work?
The scope includes building trail-related structures such as wet crossings, boardwalks, bridges, retaining walls, and similar features used to create an accessible and durable route.
Does the scope include restoration or mitigation activities?
Yes. Additional work may involve seeding or other restoration/mitigation activities and planting trees.
Is sign installation included in the work?
Yes. Installing signs is listed as a possible activity.
What operational support is the recipient responsible for providing?
The recipient is responsible for supplying most of what the crew needs to function safely and effectively in the field, including reliable transportation, day-to-day supervision, personal protective equipment, communications equipment (such as a cell phone or radio), a first aid kit, and the hand tools commonly used in trail construction.
What are examples of hand tools the recipient may need to supply?
Examples listed include shovels, loppers, pruners, rakes, McClouds, Polaskis, axes, wheelbarrows, a utility trailer, tarps or coverings, and backpack water pumps or other water sources.
Are power tools and consumable supplies the recipient's responsibility?
Yes. The recipient must provide power tools and fuel as needed (examples include chainsaws, string trimmers, mowers, and leaf blowers), plus any additional consumable supplies required to complete the trail work.
What safety responsibilities are specifically highlighted?
Safety is highlighted as a major responsibility. The recipient is accountable for safe operations, proper tool and equipment use, and taking precautions to ensure the work does not cause wildfires.
Does the government provide housing for the crew?
No. The announcement clarifies that housing is not provided by the government because the site is within commuting distance of urban areas and commercial lodging is available nearby.
Are camping options mentioned?
Yes. Depending on timing and crew size, campsites in developed recreation areas or space for a crew camp may be available, but the recipient remains responsible for housing and/or camping gear.
Who is responsible for sanitary and kitchen facilities if camping is used?
The recipient is responsible for sanitary and kitchen facilities, and for providing portable toilets at worksites as needed.
What is the performance period for the agreement?
The performance period runs from the agreement start date to approximately September 30, 2014.
When was the opportunity posted and how was it distributed?
The FOA was posted on Grants.gov around July 6, 2012. Applicants were required to download the announcement electronically, and there was no paper FOA distribution.
What application deadline applies?
The listing references July 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and it also shows a current closing date of August 3, 2012. Applicants would have needed to rely on the official FOA instructions for the controlling deadline.
Was registration in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) required?
Yes. CCR registration was required prior to award, and lack of CCR registration would make an applicant ineligible.
Who is the point of contact for questions and submission guidance?
Questions and submission guidance were routed through Beverly S. Breen, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation (bbreen@usbr.gov).
Where were proposals directed for mailing?
Proposal mailing instructions directed applications to Reclamation's Sacramento office as specified in the FOA submission section.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: Avian Health and Disease Program FWS Southwest Region, Lead on the Texas NWRs
Previous opportunity: Parasitemia, Health, and Reproduction in a Migratory Waterfowl
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for R12FA20027
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (R12FA20027) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Notice of Intent to Award Developing Collaborative Conservation and Leadership Models Marsh Billings Rockefeller NHP in Vermont Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0079 Funding Number: NPS 12 NERO 0079 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $183,000 |
| Strategic Trade Management Law Industry Outreach Mongolia Apply for ISN ISNECC 12 004 Funding Number: ISN ISNECC 12 004 Agency: Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferat Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, FY 2012 Capacity Building Development grants Apply for SHTG FY 12 03 Funding Number: SHTG FY 12 03 Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Transition from Jail to the Community (TJC) Apply for 12CS16 Funding Number: 12CS16 Agency: National Institute of Corrections Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $450,000 |
| Development of Materials Specific to Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma in Corrections Apply for 12CS14 Funding Number: 12CS14 Agency: National Institute of Corrections Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $58,000 |
| Ministry of Womens Affairs Organizational Restructuring and Empowerment (MORE) Apply for 306 12 000006 Funding Number: 306 12 000006 Agency: Afghanistan USAID Kabul Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $15,000,000 |
| Organizational Performance Improvement Program Activities in Macedonia Apply for APS 165 12 000002 Funding Number: APS 165 12 000002 Agency: Hungary USAID Budapest Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award Once Upon A Nation Interpretive Programs Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, PA Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0084 Funding Number: NPS 12 NERO 0084 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $62,500 |
| Conveyance of Water to Gray Lodge Wildlife and Construction Improvements Apply for R10AC20559 Funding Number: R10AC20559 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $5,500,000 |
| Archaeological Research and Investigation at Vermont Monument Property, Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Apply for NPS NOI NCRO R4240120015 Funding Number: NPS NOI NCRO R4240120015 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Register Documentation, Chesapeake Apply for NPS NOI NCRO R3992120004 Funding Number: NPS NOI NCRO R3992120004 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Development of a Series of Publications for the Evidence Based Decision Making in Local Criminal Justice Systems Initiative Apply for 12CS15 Funding Number: 12CS15 Agency: National Institute of Corrections Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $225,000 |
| National Register Documentation, Western Maryland Railroad of Chesapeake Apply for NPS NOI NCRO R3992120005 Funding Number: NPS NOI NCRO R3992120005 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Dosage Based Probation as an Effective Intervention Apply for 12CS09 Funding Number: 12CS09 Agency: National Institute of Corrections Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Oral History Project at Catoctin Mountain Park Apply for NPS NOI NCRO R3200120033 Funding Number: NPS NOI NCRO R3200120033 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Development of a 21st Century Corrections Learning Professional Competency Apply for 12AC16 Funding Number: 12AC16 Agency: National Institute of Corrections Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Lithostratigraphy survey of fossilized trackway site at White Sands National Monument, Phase II Apply for NPSNOIWHSA120030 Funding Number: NPSNOIWHSA120030 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NTHP Conference Spokane Apply for NPS WASO P12AC10817 Funding Number: NPS WASO P12AC10817 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $40,875 |
| National Institute of Corrections Inaugural Virtual Conference Event Planning and Delivery Apply for 12AC07 Funding Number: 12AC07 Agency: National Institute of Corrections Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY 2012 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Apply for DHS 12 DAD 024 000 01 Funding Number: DHS 12 DAD 024 000 01 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "R12FA20027", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.