This grant, offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, is for the purpose of implementing a programmatic approach to meet salinity water quality objectives at Vernalis on the Lower San Joaquin River (LSJR). Awarded to Grassland Water District, the project will use best management practices and timed discharges to improve LSJR water quality and conserve water by reducing reliance on dilution flows. A critical public benefit, this initiative will also enhance avian and salmon habitats within the LSJR watershed, directly addressing and mitigating salinity discharges from Grassland Resource Conservation District wetlands and agricultural sources where salt accumulates.
Opportunity ID: 197593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R12AS20020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Programmatic Approach To Meet Salinity Water Quality Objectives At Vernalis On The Lower San Joaquin River |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Improve water quality, conserve water, and improve avian and salmon habitats |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.512 — Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,414,253 |
| Award Ceiling: | $245,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Mid-Pacific Region |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, intends to award a cooperative agreement to Grassland Water District, on the following program: Programmatic Approach To Meet Salinity Water Quality Objectives At Vernalis On The Lower San Joaquin River. The purpose of the project will assist the recipient in accomplishing its public purpose by implementation of best management practices and the timing of discharges to the LSJR though a RTMP. This project will improve water quality, conserve water by reducing reliance on dilution flows from New Melones Reservoir, and improve avian and salmon habitats within the LSJR watershed. As a public benefit the project will address salinity discharges from Grassland Resource Conservation District wetlands to the LSJR watershed that includes implementation of mitigation actions for areas of high salt accumulation such as wetlands and agriculture discharges. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Questions concerning this NOI should be directed to Christina Muñoz by e-mail at cmunoz@usbr.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christina Muñoz
Grants Management Specialist Email:cmunoz@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 197593 Full Announcement-1 -> noi -final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christina Muñoz Grants Management Specialist Email: cmunoz@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.512 | NONE | None | PKG00142670 | Aug 31, 2012 | Sep 13, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
197593 SF424-2.0.pdf
197593 SF424A-1.0.pdf
197593 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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