This grant from the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation is aimed at providing $499,420.00 for the full implementation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement (TROA). The project focuses on managing water resources, enhancing water quality, and sustaining reservoir storage levels of the Truckee River from California to Nevada. It aims to offer additional drought protection, recreational opportunities, and environmental benefits for fish, wildlife, and habitat resources. The grant agreement will be issued to the California Department of Water Resources under specific federal laws to ensure stability and finality in water rights management. Contact Crystal Oliver for more information.
Opportunity ID: 290916
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-MP-17-N002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Implementation of Truckee River Operating Agreement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| 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: | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 06, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 06, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 05, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $499,420 |
| Award Ceiling: | $499,420 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a grant agreement to California Department of Water Resources under the authority of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 15.508, Public Law 108-7 (a)(b), Consolidated Appropriations Resolution & Public Law 113-79 Title II, Section 2507, (a)(3)(B), (d)(1)(C)(2), (e)(2). Estimated total amount of agreement is $499,420.00. Reclamation is providing $499,420.00 in Fiscal Year 2017. The objectives of the project include full implementation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement (TROA) will provide stability and finality for operating and managing water resources under established water rights and negotiated guidelines between the major beneficiaries of Truckee River waters, TROA also contains provisions for the conversion of a portion of certain municipal Credit Waters to Fish Credit Water and for establishment of other environmental credit waters for the purpose of enhancing Truckee River water quality and sustaining reservoir storage levels and in-stream flows from the upper Truckee River Basin in California to Pyramid Lake in Nevada; this will provide for additional drought protection, recreational opportunities and environmental benefits including associated fish, wildlife, plant, and habitat resources of the Truckee River from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. BOR-MP-17-N002 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 Crystal Oliver/Grants Management Specialist, by e-mail at coliver@usbr.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Crystal Oliver
Grants Management Specialist Email:coliver@usbr.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 290916 Full Announcement-BOR-MP-17-N002 -> BOR-MP-17-N002 NOI.pdf
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