The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation is offering the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects (AERP) grant to restore and protect vital aquatic ecosystems. This grant enables collaborative efforts with states, Tribes, and other entities to study, design, and construct projects that enhance fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic habitats, including improved fish passage. Leveraging federal and non-federal funding, AERP aims to deliver widespread regional benefits. The initiative supports crucial outcomes such as improved water quality, carbon storage, and mitigation against drought and flood impacts. This grant aligns with key national priorities, including addressing the climate crisis and advancing racial equity.
Opportunity ID: 352471
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R23AS00106 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects for Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.580 — Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2024 Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, June 1, 2023, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2024 Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, June 1, 2023, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | an agency established under State law for the joint exercise of powers any other entity or organization that owns a facility that is eligible for upgrade, modification or removal under this section |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of the Interior’s (Department) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects (AERP) NOFO provides a framework for Federal leadership and assistance to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems in support of the Department’s priorities. Through AERP, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with states, Tribes, and other entities as they study, design and construct aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that are collaboratively developed, have widespread regional benefits, and result in the improvement of the health of fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic habitat through restoration and improved fish passage.Restoring and protecting aquatic ecosystems offers wide-ranging benefits for people and wildlife. Functioning aquatic ecosystems provide habitat for fish and wildlife, improve water quality, and store excess carbon, mitigate the impacts of drought and flood events, and support multiple water uses.The Bureau of Reclamation’s Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects funding opportunity provides support for priorities identified in Presidential Executive Order (E.O.) 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and is aligned with other priorities, such as those identified in E.O. 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects also support the goals of the Interagency Drought Relief Working Group established in March 2021 and the National Drought Resilience Partnership. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christina Munoz
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 352471 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> AERP_NOFO_03.13.2023_508.pdf
Folder 352471 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B – Budget Narrative Guidance.pdf
Folder 352471 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A – Budget Detail and Narrative template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christina Munoz bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email: bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.580 | R23AS00106 | WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects for Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 | PKG00284908 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352471 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352471 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352471 SF424B-1.1.pdf
352471 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
352471 SF424D-1.1.pdf
352471 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352471 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352471 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
352471 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
352471 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
352471 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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