Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AS00057
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Upper Salmon Region Fish Habitat Improvement Projects" 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 Jun 19, 2014 and posted on Jun 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 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 $605,525.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $605,525.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 Upper Salmon Region Fish Habitat Improvement Projects grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00057) was a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation under CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act). The program focused on natural resources work in the Upper Salmon region, with an emphasis on identifying, preparing, and building support for fish habitat improvement projects. Rather than simply funding on-the-ground construction right away, the opportunity was structured around coordination, analysis, and pre-implementation work that would make habitat projects feasible, permitted, and ready to implement.
A central purpose of the award was to support Trout Unlimited, Idaho Water Project (TU IWP) in leading coordination efforts tied to subbasin assessments. That included examining conditions across the subbasin, exploring potential habitat improvement options, and then aligning TU IWP's investigation and findings with the Bureau of Reclamation. Beyond technical assessment, the grant highlighted practical project development needs: coordinating planning efforts, navigating permitting requirements, and working through budgetary considerations so that the most promising habitat improvements could move from concept to implementable projects.
Public communication and community acceptance were also a major component of the work. The announcement specifically emphasized promoting public awareness of Reclamation's THP through outreach events, educational field tours of project sites, and communication products such as videos, web content, and written articles. The stated rationale was straightforward: broader familiarity and comfort with the THP would help build public acceptance and, in turn, encourage private landowners to consider habitat improvement projects on their own lands. In other words, the grant treated outreach as a practical tool for expanding participation and reducing barriers to habitat work, not as a secondary add-on.
Funding details show an estimated total program amount of $605,525, with an award ceiling listed at $605,525 and an award floor of $1. The Bureau of Reclamation expected to make 2 awards, and the opportunity did not require cost sharing or a matching contribution. Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Key dates for the opportunity were a posted date of June 19, 2014, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of July 3, 2014, and an archive date of June 19, 2015. Additional details were available through Grants.gov, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Melinda Ritacco, Financial Assistance Specialist, at 208-378-5103 or mritacco@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Upper Salmon Region Fish Habitat Improvement Projects.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14AS00057.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What type of funding instrument was this?
The announcement described it as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program was this associated with?
The opportunity was under CFDA 15.517, tied to the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
What geographic area did the program focus on?
The work focused on the Upper Salmon region.
What was the main goal of the funding?
The central goal was to support natural resources work that helps identify, prepare, and build support for fish habitat improvement projects in the Upper Salmon region.
Did this opportunity primarily fund on-the-ground construction?
No. The opportunity emphasized coordination, analysis, and pre-implementation work to make habitat projects feasible, permitted, and ready to implement, rather than immediately funding construction.
What kinds of activities were emphasized as part of pre-implementation work?
The announcement highlighted activities such as coordination, analysis, and practical project development steps that help move habitat improvements from concept to implementable projects.
What role did subbasin assessments play in the funded work?
Subbasin assessments were a key organizing element. The work included examining conditions across the subbasin, exploring potential habitat improvement options, and aligning investigation and findings with the Bureau of Reclamation.
Who was specifically named as leading coordination efforts supported by the award?
The award purpose included supporting Trout Unlimited, Idaho Water Project (TU IWP) to lead coordination efforts tied to subbasin assessments.
How was the Bureau of Reclamation expected to be involved in the project development work?
The announcement described aligning TU IWP investigation and findings with the Bureau of Reclamation, indicating coordination and cooperation between the recipient's work and Reclamation priorities/processes.
What practical project development needs were explicitly mentioned?
The grant highlighted the need for coordinating planning efforts, navigating permitting requirements, and working through budgetary considerations so the most promising projects could become implementable.
Why was public outreach considered important in this opportunity?
The stated rationale was that greater familiarity and comfort with Reclamation's THP would help build public acceptance and encourage private landowners to consider habitat improvement projects on their lands.
What outreach methods were mentioned in the announcement?
Examples included outreach events, educational field tours of project sites, and communication products such as videos, web content, and written articles.
What communication topic was outreach supposed to promote?
Outreach was intended to promote public awareness of Reclamation's THP, as specifically emphasized in the announcement.
How much total funding was estimated for the program?
The estimated total program amount was $605,525.
What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling was listed as $605,525.
What was the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor was listed as $1.
How many awards did the Bureau of Reclamation expect to make?
The Bureau of Reclamation expected to make 2 awards.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity stated that cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was June 19, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was July 3, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 19, 2015.
Where were additional details made available?
Additional details were available through Grants.gov.
Who was the point of contact for Grants.gov access issues?
The listed contact was Melinda Ritacco, Financial Assistance Specialist.
What phone number and email were provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 208-378-5103
Email: mritacco@usbr.gov
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