Opportunity Information: Apply for 09SF1UR033KID
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Upper Columbia Area Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "YRBWEP Feasibility Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.531 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 26, 2009 and posted on Mar 26, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 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 YRBWEP Feasibility Study grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09SF1UR033KID) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Columbia Area Office, under CFDA 15.531, Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP). The grant is aimed at supporting natural resource and water management work within the Yakima River Basin framework, specifically focusing on advancing a defined water conservation effort for the Kennewick Irrigation District.
The purpose of the funding is to pay for a feasibility investigation and study related to potential irrigation system improvements in and for the Kennewick Irrigation District. The study centers on three main concept areas: (1) re regulation reservoirs (generally meaning additional or improved storage and operational buffering to smooth out flows and improve delivery reliability), (2) consolidated pumping stations (combining or optimizing pumping infrastructure to improve efficiency, reduce redundancy, and potentially lower operating costs), and (3) piping of laterals (replacing open laterals or conveyance channels with piped systems to reduce seepage, evaporation losses, and operational issues like sediment and vegetation). In practical terms, the study is intended to determine whether these kinds of infrastructure changes are technically workable, cost effective, and beneficial from a water conservation and system operations standpoint.
This feasibility effort is described as "step two" in the YRBWEP Water Conservation Program process. That wording signals that the Bureau of Reclamation views the feasibility study as part of a staged project development pathway, where earlier steps typically involve identifying potential conservation concepts and later steps can involve design, permitting, and implementation if the feasibility results justify moving forward. The grant, therefore, is not primarily to build the reservoirs, pumps, or piping right away, but to do the engineering, operational analysis, and related evaluation needed to decide what should be built, how it should be configured, what benefits it might deliver, what it would cost, and what constraints or risks might exist.
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), indicating it was effectively tailored to one applicant and one study effort rather than a broad competitive pool with many funded projects. The eligible applicant type listed is "special district governments," which aligns with an irrigation district structure such as the Kennewick Irrigation District. The funding range was relatively focused, with an award floor of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000, and it required cost sharing or matching, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal funds or in kind resources as part of the overall project budget.
Key timing details show the opportunity was posted and created on March 26, 2009, with an original and current closing date of April 17, 2009, and it was archived on April 18, 2009. That short open period is consistent with a specialized, targeted feasibility effort. For access issues or questions, the listed point of contact was Rex Crumrine (Contracts and Agreements Specialist) at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by phone at 509-575-5848 or by email at rcrumrine@pn.subr.gov.
Overall, this grant opportunity funded a structured feasibility study intended to move the Kennewick Irrigation District further along the YRBWEP conservation pipeline by evaluating whether re regulation storage, pump station consolidation, and lateral piping could measurably conserve water, improve system performance, and justify future investment, with shared financial participation required from the recipient.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the YRBWEP Feasibility Study grant opportunity?
The YRBWEP Feasibility Study grant opportunity is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Upper Columbia Area Office). It supports a feasibility investigation and study related to potential irrigation system improvements for the Kennewick Irrigation District within the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP) framework.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 09SF1UR033KID.
Which federal program and CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.531, Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP).
Who is the federal sponsor of this funding opportunity?
The sponsor is the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Columbia Area Office.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to pay for a feasibility investigation and study evaluating potential irrigation system improvements in and for the Kennewick Irrigation District. The study is meant to determine whether certain infrastructure concepts are technically workable, cost effective, and beneficial for water conservation and system operations.
Is this grant meant to pay for construction of reservoirs, pump stations, or pipelines?
No. The opportunity is primarily to fund the feasibility study work (engineering and operational analysis and related evaluation) needed to decide what should be built, how it should be configured, what benefits it might deliver, what it would cost, and what constraints or risks might exist.
What specific concept areas does the feasibility study focus on?
The study centers on three concept areas: (1) re regulation reservoirs, (2) consolidated pumping stations, and (3) piping of laterals.
What are "re regulation reservoirs" in the context of this study?
In this context, re regulation reservoirs generally refer to additional or improved storage and operational buffering intended to smooth out flows and improve delivery reliability.
What are "consolidated pumping stations" in the context of this study?
Consolidated pumping stations refer to combining or optimizing pumping infrastructure to improve efficiency, reduce redundancy, and potentially lower operating costs.
What does "piping of laterals" mean for this feasibility effort?
Piping of laterals refers to replacing open laterals or conveyance channels with piped systems to reduce seepage, evaporation losses, and operational issues such as sediment and vegetation.
Why is this feasibility study being funded under YRBWEP?
The feasibility study is intended to advance a defined water conservation effort aligned with the YRBWEP Water Conservation Program process and to evaluate whether the identified improvements could conserve water and improve system operations for the Kennewick Irrigation District.
What does it mean that this feasibility effort is described as "step two" in the YRBWEP Water Conservation Program process?
It indicates the Bureau of Reclamation views the feasibility study as part of a staged project development pathway. Earlier steps typically involve identifying potential conservation concepts, while later steps can involve design, permitting, and implementation if feasibility results justify moving forward.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Does the opportunity appear to be broadly competitive?
Based on the information provided, it anticipated one award and was tailored to one applicant and one study effort, rather than a broad competitive pool with many funded projects.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
The eligible applicant type listed is "special district governments," which aligns with an irrigation district structure such as the Kennewick Irrigation District.
What was the award amount range for this grant opportunity?
The award floor was $50,000 and the award ceiling was $300,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind resources as part of the overall project budget.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 26, 2009.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date was April 17, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 18, 2009.
How long was the application window open?
Based on the posted date (March 26, 2009) and closing date (April 17, 2009), the application window was relatively short.
What geographic or program area does this grant relate to?
The grant relates to natural resource and water management work within the Yakima River Basin framework, specifically supporting a water conservation effort for the Kennewick Irrigation District.
Who was the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
The listed point of contact was Rex Crumrine, Contracts and Agreements Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Rex Crumrine could be reached by phone at 509-575-5848 or by email at rcrumrine@pn.subr.gov.
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