Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AN20007
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Walker River Paiute Tribe Water Rights Settlement" 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 8, 2015 and posted on Apr 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Walker River Paiute Tribe Water Rights Settlement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AN20007) is a Bureau of Reclamation grant under CFDA 15.508, "Providing Water to At Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes," authorized by Public Law 107-171 (as amended), Section 2507, which focuses on desert terminal lakes. Reclamation announced its intent to issue a single discretionary grant agreement, estimated at $1,000,000, specifically to support the Walker River Paiute Tribe in advancing a water rights settlement. The central purpose is to fund and carry out negotiations and technical, legal, and planning work needed to complete and secure a settlement agreement that both protects the Tribe's interests and resolves ongoing litigation. The broader public benefit emphasized in the notice is improving conditions for Walker Lake and its connected riparian and watershed resources, in line with conservation goals for fish, wildlife, plants, and habitat.
The project is framed as settlement-focused capacity and development work rather than an on-the-ground construction project. It is intended to move the parties toward a comprehensive settlement package by addressing the key elements that commonly determine whether a water rights agreement is viable and enforceable. The stated objectives include securing a defined water right for restored Reservation lands, obtaining recognition of the Weber Reservoir water right, and establishing recognized jurisdiction over Tribal groundwater. In addition, the work includes evaluating losses and damages and assessing associated costs, developing all facets required for a complete settlement package, drafting or developing a Tribal water code to support governance and administration of water resources, and purchasing allotted lands along the river corridor on the Reservation. Taken together, these activities reflect an effort to clarify rights, quantify impacts and costs, build a governance framework, and consolidate land and water management in a way that supports long-term implementation of a settlement.
Although the listing includes a broad set of eligible applicant types (including state and local governments, nonprofits, and tribal entities), the notice makes clear this is not a competitive funding opportunity. Reclamation states it intends to award directly to the Walker River Paiute Tribe and notes that the decision not to compete the assistance is made under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), at the Government's discretion. In other words, it functions as a notice of intent to award rather than a call for proposals, and outside organizations are not being solicited to apply.
Key administrative details provided in the source include an expected award count of one, no cost sharing or matching requirement, an award ceiling of $1,000,000 (with an award floor listed as $0), and categorization under natural resources. The announcement was posted April 8, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 23, 2015, and an archive date of April 24, 2015. For questions or access issues, the point of contact listed is Vivian Davis, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by email at vdavis@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Walker River Paiute Tribe Water Rights Settlement opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Reclamation grant opportunity titled the Walker River Paiute Tribe Water Rights Settlement (Funding Opportunity Number R15AN20007). The funding is intended to support the Walker River Paiute Tribe in advancing a water rights settlement through negotiations and related technical, legal, and planning work.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The funding is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation).
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.508, "Providing Water to At Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes."
What legal authority supports this funding?
The notice cites Public Law 107-171 (as amended), Section 2507, which focuses on desert terminal lakes.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central purpose is to fund and carry out negotiations and the technical, legal, and planning work needed to complete and secure a settlement agreement that protects the Tribe's interests and helps resolve ongoing litigation.
Is this funding meant for construction or on-the-ground infrastructure work?
No. The project is described as settlement-focused capacity and development work, rather than an on-the-ground construction project.
What broader public benefit is highlighted in the notice?
The notice emphasizes improving conditions for Walker Lake and its connected riparian and watershed resources, consistent with conservation goals for fish, wildlife, plants, and habitat.
What types of activities does the grant support?
The notice describes support for negotiations and related technical, legal, and planning work to move the parties toward a comprehensive settlement package, including work that helps ensure an agreement is viable and enforceable.
What specific settlement objectives are mentioned?
The stated objectives include securing a defined water right for restored Reservation lands, obtaining recognition of the Weber Reservoir water right, and establishing recognized jurisdiction over Tribal groundwater.
Does the scope include evaluating losses, damages, and costs?
Yes. The work includes evaluating losses and damages and assessing associated costs as part of developing a complete settlement package.
Does the opportunity include developing a Tribal water code?
Yes. The notice includes drafting or developing a Tribal water code to support governance and administration of water resources.
Does the opportunity include land-related activities?
Yes. The notice includes purchasing allotted lands along the river corridor on the Reservation.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice makes clear it is not competitive. Reclamation states it intends to issue a single discretionary grant agreement specifically to the Walker River Paiute Tribe, functioning as a notice of intent to award rather than a call for proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
Reclamation indicates it intends to award directly to the Walker River Paiute Tribe.
The listing mentions many eligible applicant types. Can outside organizations apply?
Although the listing includes a broad set of eligible applicant types, the notice states Reclamation is not soliciting applications from outside organizations because it intends to make a direct award to the Walker River Paiute Tribe.
How many awards are expected?
The expected award count is one.
What is the estimated funding amount and the award ceiling?
The notice estimates the grant at $1,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000.
Is there an award floor?
Yes. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under natural resources.
What are the key dates for this announcement?
The announcement was posted on April 8, 2015. The original and current closing date is April 23, 2015. The archive date is April 24, 2015.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues?
The point of contact listed is Vivian Davis, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation. Email: vdavis@usbr.gov.
Why did Reclamation decide not to compete this assistance?
The notice states the decision not to compete the assistance is made under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), at the Government's discretion.
What is the overall outcome this funding is trying to support?
The overall outcome is progress toward a comprehensive and enforceable water rights settlement package that protects the Tribe's interests, helps resolve ongoing litigation, and supports improved conditions for Walker Lake and related natural resources.
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