Bureau of Reclamation: Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Grant

The Bureau of Reclamation is offering this grant for the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project, focusing on SDBOC Implementation. This significant initiative will specifically fund the piping of multiple laterals to enhance water management. This grant is for the purpose of establishing and administering a comprehensive Yakima River Basin Water Conservation Program. Its core objectives are to evaluate and implement critical measures that improve water supply availability for irrigation, protect and enhance vital fish and wildlife resources, including wetlands, and improve the overall water quality within the Yakima Basin. The anticipated length of this agreement is five years, with possibilities for subsequent non-competitive renewals conditioned on successful project performance and fund availability.

Opportunity ID: 170333

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	R12SF13001
Funding Opportunity Title:	Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project – SDBOC Implementation
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	CategoryExplanation
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Environment
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Assistance Listings:	15.531 — Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	May 11, 2012
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 25, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 25, 2012
Archive Date:	May 26, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$13,700,000
Award Ceiling:	$13,700,000
Award Floor:	–

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Special district governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:	–

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Bureau of Reclamation – Pacific Northwest Region
Description:	This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the Bureau of Reclamations intention to fund project activities, specifically the piping of multiple laterals, without full and open competition. The Bureau of Reclamation and the Sunnyside Division Board of Control(SDBOC) intend to enter into a grant agreement pursuant to the: Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Water Settlement Act of 1994; P.L. 103-434, Section XIIYakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project, Sec 1203 (a); (b) (3) and (4); (j) (3). SEC. 1203. YAKIMA RIVER BASIN WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM. (a) ESTABLISHMENT- (1) The Secretary, in consultation with the State of Washington, the Yakama Indian Nation, Yakima River basin irrigators, and other interested parties, shall establish and administer a Yakima River Basin Water Conservation Program for the purpose of evaluating and implementing measures to improve the availability of water supplies for irrigation and the protection and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources, including wetlands, while improving the quality of water in the Yakima Basin. The anticipated length of the agreement is 5 years. Subsequent renewal or continuation modifications related to additional funds for any awards as of a result of this Notice of Intent may be entered into without future competition; however, they are conditioned upon successful project performance and availability of appropriated funds.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Becky Neuman Contracts & Agreements Specialist Phone 509-575-5848 Email:bneuman@usbr.gov

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