Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR MP 19 N003
The Upper Truckee River Reaches 1 and 2 (Johnson Meadow) Restoration Planning Project is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation grant action focused on environmental restoration planning for the Johnson Meadow area along the Upper Truckee River. The funding is being provided under CFDA 15.543 (Water and Related Resources), authorized through Title II, Division D of Public Law 108-7, the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution of 2003. The Bureau of Reclamation indicated its intent to issue a grant agreement specifically to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, which is an eligible applicant type described as a special district government.
The total estimated award amount is $849,990.69, with Reclamation providing the full $849,990.69 in Fiscal Year 2019. The notice lists an award ceiling of $849,991 and anticipates a single award. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant within the environment funding activity category. The opportunity was created on April 22, 2019, with an original closing date of May 6, 2019, though the notice makes clear it is not a competitive solicitation.
The work funded by this agreement is planning-oriented rather than construction-focused. The project’s main activities are to complete a feasibility study for Johnson Meadow that identifies opportunities and constraints, develop conceptual restoration designs for the meadow and associated river reaches, and prepare preliminary joint environmental documentation intended to support later, more complete joint environmental impact documents. In practical terms, this means the grant is aimed at developing the technical and environmental groundwork needed before any on-the-ground restoration could move forward, including evaluating what is feasible, outlining potential design approaches, and starting the environmental review materials that would be required for subsequent decision-making.
This announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award (Funding Opportunity Number BOR-MP-19-N003) rather than a request for proposals. Reclamation states that the decision not to compete the financial assistance is based on Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and that this determination is solely within the government’s discretion. For questions, the listed point of contact is Crystal Oliver, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at coliver@usbr.gov.Apply for BOR MP 19 N003
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Upper Truckee River Reaches 1&2 (Johnson Meadow) Restoration Planning Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.543.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 06, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $849,991.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Upper Truckee River Reaches 1 and 2 (Johnson Meadow) Restoration Planning Project?
It is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation grant action focused on environmental restoration planning for the Johnson Meadow area along the Upper Truckee River, specifically for Upper Truckee River Reaches 1 and 2.
Which federal agency is offering and administering this funding?
The funding is being provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is BOR-MP-19-N003.
Is this announcement a competitive grant solicitation?
No. This announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award rather than a request for proposals, and it states that it is not a competitive solicitation.
Who does Reclamation intend to fund under this Notice of Intent to Award?
Reclamation indicated its intent to issue a grant agreement specifically to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District.
What type of applicant is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, is described as an eligible applicant type categorized as a special district government.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this funding?
The funding is provided under CFDA 15.543, titled Water and Related Resources.
What is the legal authority for this grant action?
The authorization cited is Title II, Division D of Public Law 108-7, the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution of 2003.
What is the estimated total award amount?
The total estimated award amount is $849,990.69.
What is the award ceiling listed in the notice?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $849,991.
How much funding is Reclamation providing, and in what fiscal year?
Reclamation is providing the full $849,990.69 in Fiscal Year 2019.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice anticipates a single award.
What type of funding instrument is this?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity is within the environment funding activity category.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 22, 2019.
What was the original closing date shown on the notice?
The original closing date was May 6, 2019.
If there is a closing date, why does the notice say it is not competitive?
The notice includes a closing date but also states it is not a competitive solicitation and is a Notice of Intent to Award to a specific recipient.
What is the project scope: planning or construction?
The work funded by this agreement is planning-oriented rather than construction-focused. It is intended to develop technical and environmental groundwork before any on-the-ground restoration could proceed.
What are the main activities funded by this grant?
The main activities are: (1) completing a feasibility study for Johnson Meadow that identifies opportunities and constraints, (2) developing conceptual restoration designs for the meadow and associated river reaches, and (3) preparing preliminary joint environmental documentation intended to support later, more complete joint environmental impact documents.
What does the feasibility study component aim to do?
It is intended to identify opportunities and constraints for Johnson Meadow, helping clarify what restoration approaches may be feasible.
What level of design is included in the funded work?
The funded design work is conceptual restoration design for the meadow and associated river reaches, rather than final engineering or construction design.
What kind of environmental documentation will be prepared?
The project includes preparation of preliminary joint environmental documentation to support later development of more complete joint environmental impact documents.
Does this grant fund on-the-ground restoration construction?
No. Based on the notice description, the funded work is focused on feasibility, conceptual design, and preliminary environmental documentation rather than construction activities.
Why is Reclamation not competing this financial assistance?
Reclamation states the decision not to compete is based on Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and that this determination is solely within the government’s discretion.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this notice?
The listed point of contact is Crystal Oliver, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Crystal Oliver can be reached by email at coliver@usbr.gov.
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