This grant is funding a cooperative agreement to improve water conveyance at Llano Seco Ranch. The project includes replacing siphons, upgrading conveyance canals, and replacing water control structures to support wetlands and agricultural land. The goal is to provide reliable water to 4,500 acres of wetlands and 2,700 acres of agricultural land. The grant supports activities such as topographic surveys, preliminary engineering designs, and NEPA/CEQA document preparation. It is made under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act of 1997. Closing date for applications is Jan 04, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 280770
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F16AS00066 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Llano Seco Ranch Water Conveyance Improvement Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 31, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 04, 2016 This is a Notice of Intent to award a single source financial assistance award in the amount $25,000. The Recipient has already been selected. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 04, 2016 This is a Notice of Intent to award a single source financial assistance award in the amount $25,000. The Recipient has already been selected. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 05, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Funding of this award is in direct support of a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sacramento national Wildlife Refuge Complex (SNWRC) and Ducks Unlimited, Inc.(DU) to conduct a topographic survey, prepare a preliminary engineering design, prepare a joint NEPA/CEQUA document , and identify necessary permits needed to support the Llano Seco Ranch Water Conveyance Project (Project). The Project will replace approximately 1,730 linear feet ft of siphon, upgrade 51,100 linear feet of conveyance canal, and replace multiple water control structures to provide reliable water to 4,500 acres of wetlands and 2,700 acres of agricultural land on Llano Seco Ranch (LSR), SNWRCâ¿¿s Llano Seco Unit, and California Department of Fish and Wildlifeâ¿¿s (CDFW) Llano Seco Unit. DU will be responsible for completing a topographic survey, preparing a preliminary engineering design, and preparing a joint NEPA/CEQA Document in coordination with SNWRC and other stake holders. This award is made under the authority of: Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended 16 U.S.C. 742a-742j; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661); and National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act of 1997. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Patrick Schulze 503 736-4471
patrick_schulze@fws.gov Email:patrick_schulze@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 280770 Full Announcement-1 -> Signed Single Source Justification.pdf
Folder 280770 Full Announcement-1 -> NOFO-Llano Seco Ranch Water Conveyance Improvement Project – Copy.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Management Specialist Patrick Schulze 503 736-4471 patrick_schulze@fws.gov Email: patrick_schulze@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00220305 | Dec 31, 2015 | Jan 05, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280770 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
280770 SF424B-1.1.pdf
280770 SF424A-1.0.pdf
280770 Project-1.1.pdf
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