Opportunity Information: Apply for R12AS20013
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Westside Regional Drainage Plan, San Joaquin River Salinity Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.507 WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2012 and posted on Jul 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Additional Information on Eligibility Eligible applicants include any state, Indian tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivey authority.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Westside Regional Drainage Plan, San Joaquin River Salinity Management opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R12AS20013) is a Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region grant action under CFDA 15.507, WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow). It is being issued under authority provided by the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11), Title IX, Subtitle F (Secure Water), Section 9504. The federal government stated its intent to make a single grant award, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,200,000, and both the award floor and ceiling set at $4,200,000, meaning the planned agreement amount is fixed at that level. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies.
The purpose of the funding is to continue development of the Westside Plan and to partially implement reuse components tied to drainage and salinity management in the San Joaquin River basin. The practical focus is on reducing environmental and wildlife impacts from drainage water while improving the ability to reuse drainage flows. In particular, the funded work is described as (1) reducing wildlife exposure by eliminating or piping existing drains within the reuse area, (2) building infrastructure that increases drainage reuse capacity, and (3) supporting the planting of salt-tolerant crops and operation of the San Joaquin River Water Quality Improvement Project (SJRIP) facility. Collectively, these activities are intended to manage drainage more safely, reduce the pathway for contaminants or saline drainage to affect habitat, and support on-the-ground agricultural and treatment/management measures that improve river water quality outcomes.
This announcement is not a competitive solicitation. Reclamation explicitly characterized it as a Notice of Intent to Award a grant agreement to the Panoche Drainage District, and noted that the decision not to compete the financial assistance is made under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2 (paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4)) and is solely within the government's discretion. Even though the broader WaterSMART program can have multiple eligible applicant types, this particular posting is effectively a pre-selected, single-recipient award action rather than an open call for proposals.
Administrative details in the posting show it was categorized as a discretionary grant in the environment activity area, with an expected number of awards listed as 1. It was posted July 16, 2012, with a closing date of July 30, 2012, and archived July 31, 2012. Eligibility language included entities such as states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority, but given the non-competitive nature of the notice, those categories function more as program-level context than an invitation for competing applications under this specific opportunity.
For questions, the point of contact listed was Maria E. Castaneda, Grants Management Specialist/Grants Officer, reachable by email at mcastaneda@usbr.gov. The posting also references consulting the Notice of Intent to Award announcement for additional detail, using the same opportunity number (R12AS20013).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is titled Westside Regional Drainage Plan, San Joaquin River Salinity Management and is listed under Funding Opportunity Number R12AS20013. It is a Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region grant action under CFDA 15.507, WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow).
2. What is the main purpose of the grant?
The stated purpose is to continue development of the Westside Plan and to partially implement reuse components connected to drainage and salinity management in the San Joaquin River basin. The practical focus is on reducing environmental and wildlife impacts from drainage water while improving the ability to reuse drainage flows.
3. What types of activities are expected to be funded?
The funded work is described as supporting three main activity areas:
- Reducing wildlife exposure by eliminating or piping existing drains within the reuse area.
- Building infrastructure that increases drainage reuse capacity.
- Supporting salt-tolerant crop planting and operation of the San Joaquin River Water Quality Improvement Project (SJRIP) facility.
4. What outcomes is the project trying to achieve?
Collectively, the activities are intended to manage drainage more safely by:
- Reducing pathways for contaminants or saline drainage to affect habitat and wildlife.
- Improving reuse of drainage flows through additional capacity and infrastructure.
- Supporting agricultural and treatment/management measures that contribute to better river water quality outcomes.
5. Is this a competitive grant where multiple applicants can apply?
No. The posting explicitly states that it is not a competitive solicitation. Reclamation characterized it as a Notice of Intent to Award a grant agreement to a specific recipient, rather than an open call for proposals.
6. Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice identifies the intended single recipient as the Panoche Drainage District.
7. How many awards does the federal government expect to make under this posting?
The posting lists an expected number of awards: 1.
8. What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $4,200,000.
9. Is the award amount flexible or fixed?
The posting sets both the award floor and award ceiling at $4,200,000, meaning the planned agreement amount is fixed at $4,200,000.
10. Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The posting states that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies.
11. What authority is this opportunity issued under?
This funding is being issued under authority provided by the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11), Title IX, Subtitle F (Secure Water), Section 9504.
12. What program does this relate to?
The opportunity is associated with WaterSMART under CFDA 15.507.
13. What is the government basis for not competing this award?
Reclamation stated that the decision not to compete the financial assistance is made under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2 (paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and 2.14(B)(4)) and noted that the decision is solely within the government’s discretion.
14. What type of grant is this categorized as?
The posting categorized it as a discretionary grant in the environment activity area.
15. What were the key dates for the posting?
- Posted date: July 16, 2012
- Closing date: July 30, 2012
- Archived date: July 31, 2012
16. Who does the eligibility language mention (at the program level)?
The posting includes eligibility language mentioning entities such as states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority. However, the notice also makes clear it is a single-recipient, non-competitive action, so these categories function as general program context rather than an invitation for competing applications under this specific notice.
17. What region of the Bureau of Reclamation is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed as a Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region grant action.
18. What geographic or watershed area does the work relate to?
The described work relates to the San Joaquin River basin and addresses drainage and salinity management connected to the San Joaquin River.
19. What is the SJRIP facility mentioned in the posting?
The posting references the San Joaquin River Water Quality Improvement Project (SJRIP) facility and indicates that funded work would support its operation as part of the overall drainage reuse and water quality improvement effort.
20. Where can someone look for additional detail mentioned in the posting?
The posting references consulting the Notice of Intent to Award announcement for additional detail, using the same opportunity number: R12AS20013.
21. Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact is Maria E. Castaneda, Grants Management Specialist/Grants Officer. The email provided is mcastaneda@usbr.gov.
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