Deadline: 1-Jun-23
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking applications for the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Program.
Purpose and Objectives
The Bureau of Reclamation manages, develops, and protects water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public. Reclamation has a major responsibility, in partnership with water users, states, and other interested parties, to help improve water resource management and water use efficiency in the western United States. More efficient water use is a key component of Reclamation’s water resource management strategy. Through coordination with our stakeholders, FWCAP supports the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) priorities, including:
- Creating a conservation stewardship legacy;
- Utilizing our natural resources;
- Restoring trust with local communities;
- Striking a regulatory balance;
- Modernizing our infrastructure; and
- Achieving their goals and leading our team forward.
Reclamation priorities are also supported through this program, including:
- Increasing water supplies, storage, and reliability under WIIN Act (Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation) and other authorities to benefit farms, families, businesses, and fish and wildlife;
- Streamlining regulatory processes and removing unnecessary burdens to provide more water and power supply reliability;
- Leveraging science and technology to improve water supply reliability to communities;
- Addressing ongoing drought;
- Improving the value of hydropower for Reclamation power customers;
- Improving water supplies for tribal and rural communities; and
- Promoting title transfer opportunities.
Funding Information
- Approximately $55,000 is available for this NOFO.
- The maximum award amount in Federal funds may be awarded to an applicant over the 2-year period, with no more than $55,000 total amount to be available for entire project period.
- Approximately one award, depending on the amount requested by each applicant and the amount of Federal funding available, will be awarded under this NOFO.
Eligible Projects
- Applicants can apply for funding for activities that seek to include conservation and improvement programs, habitat conservation, and riparian restoration projects.
- Projects to be considered should address one of the following task component areas:
- Wetland and riparian habitat restoration, enhancement, and protection;
- Tracking fish and wildlife movement, habitat monitoring, collection, analysis of invertebrates, and/or genetics studies; or
- Surveying and monitoring of fish and wildlife.
- Projects to be considered should consider:
- Demonstration of long-term studies of native riparian habitat restoration;
- Specific emphasis of plant genetic variation and its effect on community structure; or
- Demonstrated skill in the propagation and long-term survival of Lower Colorado Basin native riparian species.
Program Requirements
- Proposed projects should seek to include conservation and improvement programs, habitat conservation, and riparian restoration projects.
- Projects to be considered should address one of the following task component areas:
- Wetland and riparian habitat restoration, enhancement, and protection;
- Tracking fish and wildlife movement, habitat monitoring, collection, analysis of invertebrates, and/or genetics studies; or
- Surveying and monitoring of fish and wildlife. Projects to be considered should consider:
- Demonstration of long-term studies of native riparian habitat restoration;
- Specific emphasis of plant genetic variation and its effect on community structure; or
- Demonstrated skill in the propagation and long-term survival of Lower Colorado Basin native riparian species.
Eligibility Criteria
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organization other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Note: The Application Review Committee (ARC) has the discretion to determine which group an applicant is eligible for.
Ineligible Applicants
- Those not eligible are:
- Federal governmental entities
- Individuals
For more information, visit Grants.gov.