Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AN20026
Apply for R15AN20026
- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Watershed Rehabilitation and Sediment Control" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.532 Central Valley Project, Trinity River Division, Trinity River Fish and Wildlife Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 14, 2015 and posted on Aug 14, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 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 $1,331,126.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,331,126.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Watershed Rehabilitation and Sediment Control grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AN20026) is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary grant focused on watershed restoration work in the Trinity River basin in California. The core purpose is to improve aquatic habitat conditions by reducing the amount of fine sediment reaching the Trinity River from upstream sources and by improving fish movement through the watershed by addressing fish passage barriers. The project itself was not created in isolation; it was identified through a public solicitation process and then selected and approved through the Trinity River Watershed Council and the Trinity River Restoration Watershed Workgroup, tying the work directly to the broader Trinity River Restoration Project goals and priorities.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it functions as a modification to an existing multi-year agreement (R12AP20020) rather than a brand-new, open competition project. The revised statement of work expands what the recipient is responsible for by adding an explicit coordination and project selection objective plus six additional on-the-ground restoration efforts. That coordination element is meant to help the recipient organize, prioritize, and implement restoration actions in a way that stays aligned with Trinity River Restoration objectives, using ongoing interaction with natural resource agencies and other organizations that participate in the Watershed Council. In practical terms, the grant is designed to keep multiple watershed actions moving in the right order and under a unified strategy, instead of having disconnected projects that risk duplicating work or undermining previously completed fixes.
The revised scope adds six specific project components. These include sediment management and connectivity work in Grass Valley Creek aimed at supporting anadromous Pacific lamprey, sediment reduction implementation on the Valdor, Upper, and Lower Roads, and an Oregon Street sediment reduction implementation project. It also includes a Trinity River watershed road upgrade and decommission effort, which typically targets chronic sediment sources from legacy or poorly designed road networks by improving drainage, reducing erosion, or fully decommissioning problematic segments. In addition, the scope includes a Weaver Creek private roads sediment assessment, recognizing that significant sediment inputs can come from privately managed road systems and that an assessment step is often needed before prioritizing treatments. Finally, the Conner Creek Mouth Fish Passage Enhancement Project targets fish passage improvements at a specific barrier location, with the overall intent of restoring access to habitat and improving connectivity.
Reclamation anticipates no substantial federal involvement in carrying out the work beyond normal oversight and stewardship. In other words, the recipient is expected to manage and execute the project, while Reclamation’s role is largely limited to typical grant administration functions such as monitoring performance and providing technical assistance if requested. The opportunity also includes a single-source justification that explains why full and open competition was not used. The justification rests mainly on continuity and sequencing needs in a multi-year restoration program (work needs to occur in an ordered progression to avoid negating earlier investments), plus the recipient’s unique qualifications and local capacity. The recipient is described as a nonprofit with experienced restoration staff, equipment, and strong community and contractor relationships, including the ability to secure access agreements with both public and private landowners in areas where restoration is needed but not easy to implement.
The legal authority behind the award comes from the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), especially sections focused on fish, wildlife, and habitat restoration and the ability to provide funding to non-federal entities that can implement restoration actions efficiently and cost-effectively. The funding listing ties to CFDA 15.532 (Central Valley Project, Trinity River Division, Trinity River Fish and Wildlife Management). The posted opportunity indicated one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $1,331,126, with the award ceiling and floor both listed as $1,331,126, and it required cost sharing or matching. Eligibility in the posting is listed as special district governments. The opportunity was posted August 14, 2015, with a closing date of August 28, 2015, and later archived September 27, 2015. For administrative questions, the contact provided was Teresa Brown, Grants Management Specialist (tebrown@usbr.gov).
Watershed Rehabilitation and Sediment Control (R15AN20026) - FAQs
What is the Watershed Rehabilitation and Sediment Control grant opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary grant opportunity focused on watershed restoration work in the Trinity River basin in California. The stated purpose is to improve aquatic habitat conditions by reducing fine sediment inputs to the Trinity River from upstream sources and improving fish movement by addressing fish passage barriers.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R15AN20026.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation).
What geographic area does the work focus on?
The work is focused in the Trinity River basin in California.
What are the main goals of the project?
The core goals are (1) reducing the amount of fine sediment reaching the Trinity River from upstream sources to improve aquatic habitat conditions, and (2) improving fish movement through the watershed by addressing fish passage barriers.
How was the project identified and selected?
The project was identified through a public solicitation process and then selected and approved through the Trinity River Watershed Council and the Trinity River Restoration Watershed Workgroup. The intent is to tie the work directly to broader Trinity River Restoration Project goals and priorities.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
Based on the posting description, it functions as a modification to an existing multi-year agreement rather than a brand-new, open competition project. The opportunity also included a single-source justification explaining why full and open competition was not used.
What existing agreement is this opportunity modifying?
It is described as a modification to an existing multi-year agreement with agreement number R12AP20020.
What is being changed or added in the revised statement of work?
The revised statement of work expands the recipient's responsibilities by adding (1) an explicit coordination and project selection objective and (2) six additional on-the-ground restoration efforts.
What does the coordination and project selection objective involve?
It is meant to help the recipient organize, prioritize, and implement restoration actions aligned with Trinity River Restoration objectives, using ongoing interaction with natural resource agencies and other organizations participating in the Trinity River Watershed Council. The intent is to keep multiple watershed actions moving in the right order and under a unified strategy.
Why does sequencing and coordination matter for this opportunity?
The single-source justification emphasizes continuity and sequencing needs in a multi-year restoration program, noting that work needs to occur in an ordered progression to avoid negating earlier investments.
What are the six additional on-the-ground restoration components added to the scope?
The revised scope adds six specific components:
- Sediment management and connectivity work in Grass Valley Creek aimed at supporting anadromous Pacific lamprey.
- Sediment reduction implementation on the Valdor, Upper, and Lower Roads.
- Oregon Street sediment reduction implementation.
- Trinity River watershed road upgrade and decommission effort.
- Weaver Creek private roads sediment assessment.
- Conner Creek Mouth Fish Passage Enhancement Project.
What is the purpose of the Grass Valley Creek component?
It focuses on sediment management and connectivity work in Grass Valley Creek and is specifically aimed at supporting anadromous Pacific lamprey.
What types of actions are implied by the road upgrade and decommission effort?
It typically targets chronic sediment sources from legacy or poorly designed road networks by improving drainage, reducing erosion, or fully decommissioning problematic road segments.
Why does the scope include a private roads sediment assessment in Weaver Creek?
The description notes that significant sediment inputs can come from privately managed road systems, and that an assessment step is often needed before prioritizing and implementing treatment actions.
What is the Conner Creek Mouth Fish Passage Enhancement Project intended to do?
It targets fish passage improvements at a specific barrier location, with the overall intent of restoring access to habitat and improving connectivity.
How involved will Reclamation be in carrying out the work?
Reclamation anticipates no substantial federal involvement beyond normal oversight and stewardship. The recipient is expected to manage and execute the project, while Reclamation's role is largely typical grant administration, such as monitoring performance and providing technical assistance if requested.
Why was full and open competition not used for this opportunity?
The posting includes a single-source justification. The reasons described include the need for continuity and ordered sequencing in a multi-year restoration program and the recipient's unique qualifications and local capacity.
What recipient qualifications were cited in the single-source justification?
The recipient is described as a nonprofit with experienced restoration staff and equipment, strong community and contractor relationships, and the ability to secure access agreements with both public and private landowners in areas where restoration is needed.
What is the legal authority for the award?
The legal authority cited is the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), particularly sections focused on fish, wildlife, and habitat restoration and the ability to provide funding to non-federal entities that can implement restoration actions efficiently and cost-effectively.
What CFDA program listing is associated with this funding?
The funding listing is tied to CFDA 15.532, described as Central Valley Project, Trinity River Division, Trinity River Fish and Wildlife Management.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The posting indicated one expected award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,331,126.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were listed as $1,331,126.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The posting stated that cost sharing or matching was required.
Who was listed as eligible to apply?
Eligibility in the posting is listed as special district governments.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on August 14, 2015, and had a closing date of August 28, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on September 27, 2015.
Who is the administrative contact for questions?
The administrative contact listed was Teresa Brown, Grants Management Specialist. The email provided is tebrown@usbr.gov.
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