The Bureau of Reclamation is offering this grant to develop essential modeling, forecasting, and planning tools for the effective management of the Truckee and Carson River systems. This grant is for the purpose of ensuring accurate streamflow, runoff, and reservoir operation forecasts, which are crucial for informed decision-making. By acquiring precise data, Reclamation can optimize the volume and timing of water diversions from the Truckee River to the Newlands Project. Ultimately, this initiative aims to enhance water resource management, ensuring sustainability and efficiency in critical Western river systems.
Opportunity ID: 242553
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R13SS60081 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Decision Support DOcument for the Management of Truckee-Carson Watershed River Systems |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.517 — Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $187,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $187,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public or Private Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Great Plains Region |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation requires modeling, forecasting, and planning tools to provide accurate streamflow, runoff, and reservoir operation forecasts for both the Truckee and Carson Rivers. This information allows Reclamation to make decisions on the volume and timing of diversions from the Truckee River to the Newlands Project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lindsey Nafts
Grants Officer Phone 406-247-7684 Email:lnafts@usbr.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lindsey Nafts Grants Officer Phone 406-247-7684 Email: lnafts@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.517 | R13SS60081 | Decision Support Document for the Management of Truckee-Carson Watershed and River Systems | PKG00185150 | Sep 13, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
242553 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
242553 SF424A-1.0.pdf
242553 SF424C-1.0.pdf
242553 SF424B-1.1.pdf
242553 SF424D-1.1.pdf