The Department of the Bureau of Reclamation is offering a grant to the Panoche Drainage District for the San Joaquin River Salinity Management Program. This $3,900,000 grant aims to continue developing the Westside Plan, implement reuse components, reduce wildlife exposure, enhance drainage reuse capacity, plant salt-tolerant crops, and operate the SJRIP facility. This grant falls under CFDA 15.507, WaterSmart, focusing on sustainable water resource management. The opportunity is non-competitive based on Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, and inquiries can be directed to Beverly S. Breen/Grants Officer at bbreen@usbr.gov. Closing date for applications is August 27, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 239809
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | R13AS2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | San Joaquin River Salinity Management Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.507 — WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 26, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 3,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $3,900,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $3,900,000 |
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 (Reclamation) intends to issue a grant agreement to the Panoche Drainage District, under the authority of catalog for domestic assistance (CFDA) 15.507, WaterSmart (Sustain and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow). Estimated amount: $3,900,000.00. Reclamation proposes to fund this project for the continuation of the development of the Westside Plan and partially implement the reuse components. This agreement will fund activities that will reduce wildlife exposure by eliminating or piping existing drains within the reuse area, construction infrastructure to increase drainage reuse capacity, and fund planting of salt tolerant crops and operation of the San Joaquin River Water Quality Improvement Project (SJRIP) facility.
A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) 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 Beverly S. Breen/Grants Officer, by email at bbreen@usbr.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1