The Bureau of Reclamation is offering a grant to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy for water education outreach programs. The grant aims to educate the public about water supply reliability, quality, and Delta ecological restoration efforts. The project includes water tours, briefings on Delta planning, climate change impacts, Safe Harbor Agreements, restoration projects, and flood impact reduction. The total grant amount is $345,134.00 under CFDA 15.533. The purpose is to support public awareness and protection of local water resources. This grant is not open for competitive proposals and inquiries can be directed to Megan Bryant. Closing date for application is June 29, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 177453
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | R12AS20016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Water Education Through Public Outreach |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.533 — California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 345,134 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $345,134 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | State 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 Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy under the authority of catalog for domestic assistance (CFDA) 15.533, Water Supply, Reliability and Environmental Improvement Act, Title IĀCalifornia Water Security and Environmental Enhancement; Public Law 108-361, Section 103 (f)(4)(A)(v)(vi); 118 Stat. 1697. Estimated total amount of agreement is $345,134.00. The purpose of the agreement is to educate the Delta public outreach program participants about water supply reliability, water quality, the Delta ecological restoration efforts and how to protect local water resources. The principal objectives of this project are to provide Delta public outreach programs, such as water tours and briefings, that present information regarding: 1) implementation of large-scale Delta planning efforts; 2) climate change impacts specific to the Delta; 3) Safe Harbor Agreements for local entities; 4) identifying and coordinating key Delta restoration projects; and 5) reduction of flood event impacts related to contaminants in the Delta through pre-flood event preparedness. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R12AS20016 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)(2) & (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 Megan Bryant/Grants Management Specialist, by e-mail at mbryant@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