The Bureau of Reclamation is offering a $345,134 grant to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy. This grant is for the purpose of educating participants in the Delta public outreach program on vital water-related topics. The initiative aims to enhance public understanding of water supply reliability, water quality, Delta ecological restoration efforts, and strategies for protecting local water resources. Through programs like water tours and briefings, key objectives include providing information on large-scale Delta planning, climate change impacts, Safe Harbor Agreements, coordinating restoration projects, and pre-flood event preparedness to mitigate contaminant risks. This effort supports informed public engagement in Delta water management.
Opportunity ID: 177453
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | R12AS20016 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Water Education Through Public Outreach |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
Assistance Listings: | 15.533 — California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2012 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2012 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2012 |
Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2012 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $345,134 |
Award Ceiling: | $345,134 |
Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Mid-Pacific Region |
Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a grant agreement to Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy under the authority of catalog for domestic assistance (CFDA) 15.533, Water Supply, Reliability and Environmental Improvement Act, Title IĀCalifornia Water Security and Environmental Enhancement; Public Law 108-361, Section 103 (f)(4)(A)(v)(vi); 118 Stat. 1697. Estimated total amount of agreement is $345,134.00. The purpose of the agreement is to educate the Delta public outreach program participants about water supply reliability, water quality, the Delta ecological restoration efforts and how to protect local water resources. The principal objectives of this project are to provide Delta public outreach programs, such as water tours and briefings, that present information regarding: 1) implementation of large-scale Delta planning efforts; 2) climate change impacts specific to the Delta; 3) Safe Harbor Agreements for local entities; 4) identifying and coordinating key Delta restoration projects; and 5) reduction of flood event impacts related to contaminants in the Delta through pre-flood event preparedness. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R12AS20016 for additional information)
A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) & (4) is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Megan Bryant/Grants Management Specialist, by e-mail at mbryant@usbr.gov. |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Bryant
Grants and Agreements Specialist Phone 916-978-4627 Email:mbryant@usbr.gov |
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