Opportunity Information: Apply for R11AS20013
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Walker Basin Restoration Program Water Rights Acquisition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.508 Providing Water to At Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 7, 2011 and posted on Apr 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 8, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $88,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $88,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Walker Basin Restoration Program - Water Rights Acquisition opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region grant action tied to the federal effort to provide water to at-risk natural desert terminal lakes. It is issued under CFDA 15.508, "Providing Water to At-Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes," and cites statutory authority from Public Law 107-171 as amended by Public Law 110-246, along with Public Law 111-85, Section 2507 (Desert Terminal Lakes). The core purpose is to support restoration-related water supplies in the Walker Basin by funding the acquisition of water rights, which is a common mechanism for increasing instream or lake inflows in over-allocated arid basins.
This particular announcement is not a typical open grant competition. BOR states it intends to issue a Notice of Intent to modify an existing grant agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), specifically referencing Grant Agreement No. R10AP2007. The planned action is to add additional federal financial assistance to augment water-rights purchase funding that was provided previously under that earlier agreement. In other words, the government is planning to increase or extend funding under an already-established arrangement rather than solicit new proposals from the public.
Because this is a noncompetitive action, the agency explicitly notes that any decision not to compete the assistance is made under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and that such a determination is solely within the government’s discretion. The announcement emphasizes that it is not a request for competitive proposals, which effectively means other organizations should not expect to apply for this specific funding round as though it were an open solicitation.
The funding profile is unusually clear and fixed. The opportunity lists one expected award, with an estimated total funding amount of $88,000,000. Both the award ceiling and award floor are also set at $88,000,000, indicating the agency anticipated a single award in that exact amount, consistent with a modification to an existing grant rather than a variable set of awards across multiple recipients.
Administrative details in the posting include that Central Contractor Registration (CCR) requirements apply (CCR was the predecessor system to later federal vendor registration systems), and the agency directs interested parties to the CCR website for registration information. Key dates show how tightly this was scheduled: posted April 7, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 8, 2011, and an archive date of April 9, 2011. That short window aligns with the nature of a notice-of-intent/noncompetitive modification rather than an application-driven program.
Eligibility is listed as "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education," but in practice the notice makes clear the intended recipient is NFWF through a grant modification. For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the government point of contact is Maria E. Castaneda, Grants Management Specialist/Grants Officer, at mcastaneda@usbr.gov and phone 916-978-5148.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Walker Basin Restoration Program - Water Rights Acquisition opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region federal financial assistance action connected to the federal effort to provide water to at-risk natural desert terminal lakes. The specific focus described is acquiring water rights to support restoration-related water supplies in the Walker Basin.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to support restoration in the Walker Basin by funding the acquisition of water rights. Acquiring water rights is described as a common mechanism for increasing instream flows or lake inflows in over-allocated arid basins.
Is this an open, competitive grant where organizations can apply?
No. The notice states it is not a request for competitive proposals. BOR indicates it intends to issue a Notice of Intent to modify an existing grant agreement rather than run an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the funding described in this notice?
The notice indicates BOR intends to modify an existing grant agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), referencing Grant Agreement No. R10AP2007, by adding additional federal financial assistance to augment prior water-rights purchase funding.
What does it mean that BOR plans to "modify an existing grant agreement"?
Based on the description provided, it means the government plans to increase or extend funding under an already-established agreement (Grant Agreement No. R10AP2007) rather than solicit and evaluate new proposals from multiple applicants.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this action?
The notice is issued under CFDA 15.508, titled "Providing Water to At-Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes."
What legal authorities are cited for this opportunity?
The notice cites statutory authority from Public Law 107-171 as amended by Public Law 110-246, along with Public Law 111-85, Section 2507 (Desert Terminal Lakes).
Why is this action noncompetitive?
The notice explains that the decision not to compete the assistance is made under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and that the determination is solely within the government’s discretion.
How many awards are expected under this posting?
The posting lists one expected award, consistent with a modification to an existing grant agreement rather than multiple new awards.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $88,000,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $88,000,000, indicating the agency anticipated a single award in that exact amount.
Does the eligibility section mean my organization can apply?
The eligibility field is listed as "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education." However, the notice also makes clear the planned action is a noncompetitive modification to an existing agreement with NFWF, and it emphasizes it is not a solicitation for competitive proposals.
What registration requirements are mentioned?
The posting states that Central Contractor Registration (CCR) requirements apply and directs interested parties to the CCR website for registration information (CCR being identified as the predecessor to later federal vendor registration systems).
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date is April 7, 2011. The original closing date and the current closing date are both April 8, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is April 9, 2011.
Why is the open period so short (posted one day and closed the next)?
The timing aligns with the nature of a notice-of-intent and a noncompetitive grant modification rather than an application-driven competitive program.
Who do I contact with questions about the announcement or trouble accessing it?
The government point of contact listed is Maria E. Castaneda, Grants Management Specialist/Grants Officer. Email: mcastaneda@usbr.gov. Phone: 916-978-5148.
Which agency and region are associated with this action?
The action is associated with the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region.
What type of activities does the funding support, based on the description?
The described use is funding the acquisition of water rights to increase restoration-related water supplies in the Walker Basin, supporting increased instream or lake inflows.
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