Opportunity Information: Apply for 10SS17FW001
Apply for 10SS17FW001
- The Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Upper Salmon Anadromous Fishery Habitat Improvement" 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 27, 2010 and posted on May 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2010. (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: County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Upper Salmon Anadromous Fishery Habitat Improvement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 10SS17FW001) is a Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region, notice of intent to fund habitat work in the Upper Salmon Subbasin of the Columbia River Basin. It is published as a public notice rather than a competitive solicitation, meaning it is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, Reclamation is stating its intention to provide support through a cooperative agreement, without full and open competition, to advance a defined set of anadromous fish habitat outcomes in a specific geography.
The project focus is practical, on-the-ground habitat and passage improvements aimed at benefiting anadromous fish by addressing four metric-driven goals: installing or upgrading fish screens so they meet current criteria, restoring spawning and rearing access by removing or fixing fish passage barriers, meeting instream flow targets, and increasing the number of stream miles with greater channel complexity. The types of restoration actions described are the kinds typically used to rebuild river function and improve habitat quality, including reconnecting floodplains, improving side channels and backwater channels, adding woody structures and large rock clusters, creating deeper pools, and reconstructing spawning gravel where it has been degraded or lost. Taken together, these actions are designed to improve fish movement, reduce entrainment risk at diversions, increase habitat diversity, and support key life stages such as spawning and juvenile rearing.
Reclamation identifies the Custer Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) as the intended local partner because it is a county-level government entity based in the Upper Salmon Basin with an established mission and capacity to carry out habitat projects. CSWCDs role is framed as coordination-heavy and implementation-oriented: it scouts and identifies candidate projects, works with local constituents and landowners to define and refine them, involves interested parties during design and construction (either in an advisory capacity or through construction management when requested), and evaluates habitat effects after construction is complete. The announcement emphasizes that successful restoration in this basin requires extensive coordination across state and local governments, private landowners, nonprofit organizations, and multiple federal agencies, with Reclamation as a key participant. Because much of the work occurs on or near privately controlled lands and intersects with water management infrastructure, the notice stresses that local coordination and landowner buy-in are essential prerequisites.
Rather than listing a fixed menu of projects, the agreement is structured so that any habitat improvement activity that meets the programs criteria and has been coordinated, approved, and prioritized locally can be brought to Reclamation for consideration and potential funding. Reclamation retains final approval authority: projects must be approved before they move beyond the planning stage, which signals an ongoing federal review role consistent with a cooperative agreement model. Two specific projects are highlighted as anticipated for fiscal years 2010 to 2011: the East Fork (EF) 13 Diversion Replacement (estimated at about $6,300) and the EF 16 Diversion Replacement/Repair (estimated at about $7,100). Additional projects may be developed and recommended over the life of the agreement as coordination continues and priorities evolve.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement instrument under CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act). It is expected to result in a single award, with total estimated funding of $150,000 and a stated floor and ceiling both at $150,000, indicating the agency anticipated one award at that amount. No cost share or matching requirement is listed. Eligible applicants are county governments, aligning with CSWCDs status. The anticipated period of performance is five years, and the notice indicates that renewals or continuation amendments that add funds could occur without future competition, provided performance is satisfactory and Congress appropriates funds. The posting date is May 27, 2010, with a closing date of June 11, 2010, and an archive date of July 11, 2010. For access issues or questions, the listed contact is Bryant Lyndaker, Financial Assistance Officer (208-378-5138, blyndaker@usbr.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Upper Salmon Anadromous Fishery Habitat Improvement" opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Pacific Northwest Region, notice of intent to support habitat and fish passage improvement work in the Upper Salmon Subbasin of the Columbia River Basin. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number 10SS17FW001.
Is this a competitive grant where the public can submit applications?
No. This notice is published as a public notice rather than a competitive solicitation. It is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, Reclamation is stating its intent to make an award through a cooperative agreement without full and open competition.
Who is Reclamation intending to fund under this notice?
Reclamation identifies the Custer Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) as the intended local partner for the cooperative agreement.
Why was CSWCD selected as the intended partner?
CSWCD is described as a county-level government entity based in the Upper Salmon Basin with an established mission and capacity to coordinate and implement habitat projects in the area.
What geographic area does this work focus on?
The work is focused on the Upper Salmon Subbasin within the Columbia River Basin.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to advance practical, on-the-ground anadromous fish habitat and passage improvements in a specific geography, using a metric-driven approach to habitat outcomes.
What types of fish are expected to benefit?
The notice states the work is intended to benefit anadromous fish by improving habitat and passage conditions and supporting key life stages such as spawning and juvenile rearing.
What are the four metric-driven goals mentioned in the notice?
The notice describes four goals: (1) installing or upgrading fish screens so they meet current criteria, (2) restoring spawning and rearing access by removing or fixing fish passage barriers, (3) meeting instream flow targets, and (4) increasing the number of stream miles with greater channel complexity.
What kinds of habitat restoration actions are included?
The notice describes actions commonly used to rebuild river function and improve habitat quality, including reconnecting floodplains, improving side channels and backwater channels, adding woody structures and large rock clusters, creating deeper pools, and reconstructing spawning gravel where it has been degraded or lost.
What outcomes are these restoration actions meant to achieve?
Together, the actions are intended to improve fish movement, reduce entrainment risk at diversions, increase habitat diversity, and support spawning and juvenile rearing habitat needs.
Does the notice list a fixed set of projects that must be funded?
No. Rather than a fixed menu, the agreement is structured so that habitat improvement activities that meet program criteria and have been coordinated, approved, and prioritized locally can be brought to Reclamation for consideration and potential funding.
Does Reclamation have final approval over which projects move forward?
Yes. Reclamation retains final approval authority, and projects must be approved before they move beyond the planning stage.
What role is CSWCD expected to play under the cooperative agreement?
CSWCDs role is described as coordination-heavy and implementation-oriented. Responsibilities include scouting and identifying candidate projects, working with local constituents and landowners to define and refine projects, involving interested parties during design and construction (either in an advisory capacity or through construction management when requested), and evaluating habitat effects after construction is complete.
Why is coordination with landowners and local stakeholders emphasized?
The notice emphasizes that restoration in this basin requires extensive coordination among state and local governments, private landowners, nonprofit organizations, and multiple federal agencies. Because much of the work occurs on or near privately controlled lands and intersects with water management infrastructure, local coordination and landowner buy-in are described as essential prerequisites.
What specific projects are highlighted as anticipated in the notice?
Two projects are highlighted as anticipated for fiscal years 2010 to 2011: the East Fork (EF) 13 Diversion Replacement (estimated at about $6,300) and the EF 16 Diversion Replacement/Repair (estimated at about $7,100).
Can additional projects be added later?
Yes. The notice indicates additional projects may be developed and recommended over the life of the agreement as coordination continues and priorities evolve.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The notice states the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How is this opportunity categorized in terms of funding type?
It is categorized as discretionary funding.
What CFDA program is referenced?
The notice references CFDA 15.517 under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
How many awards does Reclamation expect to make?
The notice indicates it is expected to result in a single award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $150,000. The stated floor and ceiling are both $150,000, indicating the agency anticipated one award at that amount.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost share or matching requirement is listed in the notice.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the notice?
Eligible applicants are county governments, which aligns with CSWCDs status as a county-level government entity.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is five years.
Does the notice mention the possibility of renewals or additional funding later?
Yes. The notice indicates renewals or continuation amendments that add funds could occur without future competition, provided performance is satisfactory and Congress appropriates funds.
What are the key dates listed for this notice?
The posting date is May 27, 2010. The closing date is June 11, 2010. The archive date is July 11, 2010.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Bryant Lyndaker, Financial Assistance Officer. Phone: 208-378-5138. Email: blyndaker@usbr.gov.
What does "without full and open competition" mean in this context?
Based on the notice, it means Reclamation is not running an open competition for applicants. Instead, it is stating its intention to provide support through a cooperative agreement to a specified intended partner to advance defined habitat outcomes in a specific geography.
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