The Reclamation Department is offering a grant to complete projects in the Upper John Day and Middle Fork John Day Subbasins in Grant County, Oregon. This grant aims to enhance stream habitat for Anadromous fisheries by improving access to spawning and rearing areas, reducing entrainment, increasing streamflow, enhancing fish passage, and boosting habitat quality for native endangered fish species like spring Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and bull trout. The grant also involves adjustments to salaries, removal of non-viable projects, and consolidation of other projects for improved efficiency. Closing date: July 6, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 285299
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-PN-16-N007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fish Habitat Improvement Projects Agreement Adendum |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 104165 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.517 — Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 05, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $104,165 |
| Award Ceiling: | $104,165 |
| Award Floor: | $104,165 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | Reclamation has entered into two Cooperative Agreements (Agreements) with GSWCD for the purpose of completing projects that will lead to stream habitat improvements within the Upper John Day and Middle Fork John Day Subbasins (Subbasins), located in Grant county, Oregon, which will benefit Anadromous fisheries. Benefits include improved access to spawning and rearing habitat; reduced entrainment; increased streamflow; improved fish passage; and improved habitat quantity and quality for native endangered fish species including spring Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and bull trout.
Reclamation received a request from GSWCD to revise the budgets and the Scope of Work of these Agreements. According to the District, the Board approved adjustments to the salary ranges of the District staff, effective January 1, 2016. GSWCD is also removing projects that are not viable, and consolidating other projects to be more efficient and financially manageable. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melinda Ritacco
Grants Management Specialist Phone 208-378-5103 Email:mritacco@usbr.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 285299 Full Announcement-Notice of Intent -> N007.pdf
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