This $3,900,000 grant from the Bureau of Reclamation is for the San Joaquin River Salinity Management Program, specifically the continued development and partial implementation of the Westside Plan. Awarded to the Panoche Drainage District, its purpose is to improve water quality and manage salinity in the San Joaquin River. Key activities include reducing wildlife exposure by eliminating or piping existing drains, constructing infrastructure to increase drainage reuse capacity, and funding the planting of salt-tolerant crops. The grant also covers the operation of the San Joaquin River Water Quality Improvement Project (SJRIP) facility, addressing environmental protection and water resource management.
Opportunity ID: 239809
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R13AS2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | San Joaquin River Salinity Management Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.507 — WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 26, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,900,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district 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 the Panoche Drainage District, under the authority of catalog for domestic assistance (CFDA) 15.507, WaterSmart (Sustain and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow). Estimated amount: $3,900,000.00. Reclamation proposes to fund this project for the continuation of the development of the Westside Plan and partially implement the reuse components. This agreement will fund activities that will reduce wildlife exposure by eliminating or piping existing drains within the reuse area, construction infrastructure to increase drainage reuse capacity, and fund planting of salt tolerant crops and operation of the San Joaquin River Water Quality Improvement Project (SJRIP) facility.
A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) 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 Beverly S. Breen/Grants Officer, by email at bbreen@usbr.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Beverly Breen
Grants Officer Email:bbreen@usbr.gov |
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