Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR LC 19 N029
This funding opportunity is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on an environmental infrastructure upgrade for the Colorado River Indian Tribe. It is issued as a "Notice of Intent to Award," which generally means the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is moving forward with a single award rather than running a broad competitive process. The opportunity was created on August 26, 2019, with an original closing date of September 9, 2019, and it anticipates making one award with a maximum (ceiling) amount of $400,000.
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and the only expected awardee under this notice is the Colorado River Indian Tribe. The funding falls under CFDA number 15.519 and is categorized under environmental activities, with the grant instrument type being a standard grant (as opposed to a cooperative agreement or contract).
The project itself is a set of specific construction and retrofit actions aimed at improving water control, reducing corrosion-related failures, and modernizing drainage and outlet structures connected to a fish grow-out pond. A major component is replacing an existing corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culvert with a 42-inch outside diameter high-density polyethylene (HDPE) culvert. HDPE is commonly selected for these kinds of applications because it is resistant to corrosion and can provide longer service life in wet or chemically aggressive environments compared to metal culverts.
Along with the culvert replacement, the project includes installing a duckbill-style elastomer check valve that is described as non-corrodible. Duckbill check valves are designed to allow flow in one direction while preventing backflow, which can be important for maintaining desired water levels, preventing reverse flows during high-water events, and protecting pond or channel systems from unwanted inflow that could affect water quality or fish habitat conditions.
In addition to the culvert work, the grant scope includes modifying the existing permeable structure adjacent to the fish grow-out pond. This involves removing and/or replacing permeable structure material, and also modifying the permeable structure at the outlet. While the notice does not specify the exact material types, this kind of work typically targets improving filtration, flow distribution, stability, and long-term performance, especially where existing materials may be clogged, degraded, or no longer meeting operational needs.
Finally, the project will replace an existing combined permeable structure and CMP pipe culvert with a stoplog weir structure. Stoplog weirs are adjustable water control structures that use removable boards (stoplogs) to set and fine-tune water elevations and manage discharge rates. Switching to a stoplog weir can provide better operational control over water levels and flows than an aging culvert-permeable structure combination, which is often harder to adjust and more prone to maintenance issues over time.
In practical terms, the overall intent of the grant is to modernize key pieces of pond-related water infrastructure, improve reliability and control of water movement, reduce the risk of corrosion and failure, and support environmental and fisheries-related management goals connected to the fish grow-out pond and its outlet works.Apply for BOR LC 19 N029
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award to Colorado River Indian Tribe" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.519.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 09, 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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, for an environmental infrastructure upgrade project associated with a fish grow-out pond and related outlet works.
What type of notice is this?
It is issued as a "Notice of Intent to Award," which generally indicates the agency has already identified the intended recipient and expects to make a single award rather than run a broad competitive solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient under this notice?
The only expected awardee under this notice is the Colorado River Indian Tribe.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Based on the "Notice of Intent to Award" language and the identification of a single expected awardee, it is not presented as a broad competitive process. It anticipates one award to the identified recipient.
What agency is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The funding is listed under CFDA number 15.519.
What category does this grant fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under environmental activities.
What is the grant instrument type?
The instrument type is a standard grant (not a cooperative agreement or a contract).
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 26, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was September 9, 2019.
How many awards does the notice anticipate making?
It anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) amount anticipated for the award is $400,000.
Who is eligible to receive this funding?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The overall intent is to modernize pond-related water infrastructure, improve reliability and control of water movement, reduce corrosion-related failures, and support environmental and fisheries-related management goals connected to a fish grow-out pond and its outlet works.
What specific infrastructure is being upgraded?
The scope includes construction and retrofit actions focused on water control and drainage/outlet structures connected to a fish grow-out pond, including culvert replacement, installation of a check valve, modifications to a permeable structure, and replacement of an existing structure with a stoplog weir.
What culvert replacement is included in the project?
A major component is replacing an existing corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culvert with a 42-inch outside diameter high-density polyethylene (HDPE) culvert.
Why is HDPE being used instead of a metal culvert?
HDPE is commonly chosen for these applications because it is resistant to corrosion and can provide longer service life in wet or chemically aggressive environments compared to metal culverts.
What is a duckbill-style elastomer check valve, and why is it included?
The project includes installing a duckbill-style elastomer check valve described as non-corrodible. Duckbill check valves allow flow in one direction while preventing backflow, which can help maintain desired water levels, limit reverse flows during high-water events, and protect pond or channel systems from unwanted inflow that could affect water quality or fish habitat conditions.
What changes are planned for the permeable structure near the fish grow-out pond?
The project includes modifying the existing permeable structure adjacent to the fish grow-out pond by removing and/or replacing permeable structure material and modifying the permeable structure at the outlet.
Does the notice specify the exact materials for the permeable structure work?
No. The notice does not specify exact material types for the permeable structure modifications.
What is being replaced with a stoplog weir structure?
The project will replace an existing combined permeable structure and CMP pipe culvert with a stoplog weir structure.
What is a stoplog weir, and what benefit does it provide?
A stoplog weir is an adjustable water control structure that uses removable boards (stoplogs) to set and fine-tune water elevations and manage discharge rates. Replacing an aging culvert-permeable structure combination with a stoplog weir can provide better operational control over water levels and flows and may reduce maintenance challenges associated with older infrastructure.
What kinds of problems is this project designed to address?
The described improvements target reducing corrosion-related failures, improving reliability, modernizing drainage and outlet works, and improving control over water movement for pond and fisheries-related operations.
How does the project relate to environmental or fisheries goals?
By improving water level management, reducing backflow, and modernizing outlet structures connected to a fish grow-out pond, the project supports environmental infrastructure needs and fisheries-related management goals tied to pond operations and habitat or water quality conditions.
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