Program Descriptions
Program Number
15.532
Title
Central Valley Project, Trinity River Division, Trinity River Fish And Wildlife Management
Federal Agency
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Authorization
Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA), 1992, Public Law 102-575, Title 34, Section 3406(b)(1).
Status
Active
Objectives
To address impacts of the Central Valley Project (CVP) on fish, wildlife, and associated habitats in the Trinity River basin of California by protecting, restoring, and enhancing such habitats and to address other identified adverse environmental impacts of the Central Valley Project.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
All funding is discretionary and intended for projects that support the goals and objectives of the Program and meet the requirements specified in the CVPIA and Record of Decision.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State and local entities, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other public institutions/organizations, federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, small businesses, profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, quasi- public nonprofit institutions/organizations, and other private institutions/organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General public, public institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, small businesses, profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, quasi-public nonprofit institutions/organizations, and other private institutions/organizations.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
A request for applications (RFA) will be posted at http://Grants.gov as funding is made available by the Bureau of Reclamation. Applications shall include: 1) A detailed written technical proposal that should include information such as a scope of work which separates the work into major tasks, the approach proposed to accomplish the work, type of personnel who will participate in accomplishing the work, background and location of applicant, any equipment that will be utilized by the project applicant, experience in this type of work, an estimate of the costs and/or cost savings, any economic benefit, and any other information that may be useful for proposal evaluation. 2) A detailed cost proposal including a budget covering salaries and wages, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, subcontracts, indirect cost rates, funding sources and commitments, cost-sharing, and a breakdown of costs by task. In addition, applicants must submit all applicable SF 424 forms, which are referenced in the RFA.
Award Procedure
The number of awards, maximum funding amount per award, and areas of interest for which proposals will be considered, are determined on an annual basis and are dependent upon the annual appropriation from Congress. Proposals received in response to the RFA are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the RFA. The review team will consist of Federal personnel and qualified non-Federal personnel when specific expertise is required by the review team. The Bureau of Reclamation will make awards to the highest rated proposals based on the amount of funding available each year. The Bureau of Reclamation reserves the right to prioritize projects based on availability of funds and to ensure balance among the program objectives listed in the RFA.
Deadlines
Varies by project. Deadline information will be included in all funding opportunity announcements posted on http://www.grants.gov
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be provided for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on http://www.grants.gov
Appeals
None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the Bureau of Reclamation will provide all applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements; however, project cost sharing is encouraged.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Proposals will be requested for projects of varying durations.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Unless otherwise stated in the agreement document, recipients shall submit the following reports on a quarterly basis: (1) SF-269/SF-269a Financial Status Reports, (2) SF-272 Report of Federal Cash Transactions, and (3) Program performance reports. Annually, recipients shall submit an annual program performance report. Upon completion of the agreement, recipients shall submit a final: (1) SF- 269/SF-269a Financial Status Report, (2) final program performance report, and (3) other specific reports that may be applicable to the agreement such as property inventories, and patent and invention disclosures.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 1, 2003) or more a year in Federal awards will have a single or a program specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 1, 2003) a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
State, local and Indian Tribal governments shall maintain project records in accordance with 43 CFR 12.82. All other recipients shall maintain project records in accordance with 43 CFR 12.953.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-0680-0-1-300.
Obligations
FY 07 $1,705,038; FY 08 est $1,000,000; and FY 09 est $1,500,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range $24,000 - $550,000; Average $170,000.
Program Accomplishments
To date, program accomplishments include completion of modifications on four bridges; modification of floodplain infrastructures allowing for peak releases of up to 11,000 cubic feet per second; completion of the two largest releases for fishery restoration purposes since the opening of the dams in 1963; and construction of several channel rehabilitation projects. It is anticipated that 8 to 10 projects will be awarded funding in fiscal year 2007. Depending on funding appropriations, a similar number of awards are projected for fiscal year 2008.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Regulations: 43 CFR 12, http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-tablesearch html#page1; OMB Circulars, http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/grants_circulars.html
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Bureau of Reclamation, Trinity River Restoration Program, Attn: Doug Schleusner, P.O. Box 1300, Weaverville, CA 96093. Telephone: (530) 623- 1800. Fax: (530) 623-5944.
Headquarters Office
None.
Web Site Address
http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ncao/
Related Programs
None.
Examples of Funded Projects
Public Information and Outreach, Watershed Coordination, Target Watershed Implementation, Grass Valley Creek Watershed Monitoring, and Habitat Assessment.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Evaluation criteria will vary according to project and will be included in the funding announcements posted on http://www.grants.gov
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