Opportunity ID: 275742

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: R15AN20007
Funding Opportunity Title: Walker River Paiute Tribe – Water Rights Settlement
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: 15.508 — Providing Water to At-Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 08, 2015
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 23, 2015
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 23, 2015
Archive Date: Apr 24, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Special district governments
City or township governments
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Reclamation
Description: The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a grant agreement to the Walker River Paiute Tribe for Walker River Paiute Tribe – Water Rights Settlement, under the authority of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 15.508, Public Law 107-171, as amended, Section 2507 Desert Terminal Lakes. Estimated total amount of agreement is $1,000,000.00. The objectives of the project are to conduct the negotiations successfully and work towards completing and securing a settlement agreement that satisfies the Tribes interests as well as resolves the pending litigation. The result would be for the benefit of Walker Lake and associated riparian and watershed resources and meet efforts consistent with supporting and conserving fish, wildlife, plant, and habitat resources. The objectives that will be worked towards accomplishing this goal include:

• Securing a water right for restored Reservation lands
• Recognition of Weber Reservoir water right
• Recognized jurisdiction of Tribal Groundwater
• Evaluation of losses/damages assessment of costs
• Development of all facets that are included in a settlement package
• Develop a water code
• Purchasing allotted lands along the river corridor on Reservation.

(Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R15AN20007 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)(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 Vivian Davis/Grants Management Specialist, by e-mail at vdavis@usbr.gov.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Vivian Davis

Grants Management Specialist

Email:vdavis@usbr.gov

Version History

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Folder 275742 Full Announcement-1 -> noi r15an20007.pdf

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