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WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects for Fiscal Year 2023

ID: R23AS00106 • Type: Posted
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Description

The U.S. Department of the Interior's (Department) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects (AERP) NOFO provides a framework for Federal leadership and assistance to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems in support of the Department's priorities. Through AERP, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with states, Tribes, and other entities as they study, design and construct aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that are collaboratively developed, have widespread regional benefits, and result in the improvement of the health of fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic habitat through restoration and improved fish passage.Restoring and protecting aquatic ecosystems offers wide-ranging benefits for people and wildlife. Functioning aquatic ecosystems provide habitat for fish and wildlife, improve water quality, and store excess carbon, mitigate the impacts of drought and flood events, and support multiple water uses.The Bureau of Reclamation's Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects funding opportunity provides support for priorities identified in Presidential Executive Order (E.O.) 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and is aligned with other priorities, such as those identified in E.O. 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects also support the goals of the Interagency Drought Relief Working Group established in March 2021 and the National Drought Resilience Partnership.

Background
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s (Department) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects (AERP) NOFO provides a framework for Federal leadership and assistance to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems in support of the Department’s priorities. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with states, Tribes, and other entities as they study, design and construct aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that are collaboratively developed, have widespread regional benefits, and result in the improvement of the health of fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic habitat through restoration and improved fish passage. Restoring and protecting aquatic ecosystems offers wide-ranging benefits for people and wildlife.

Grant Details
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects (AERP) NOFO provides support for priorities identified in Presidential Executive Order (E.O.) 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and is aligned with other priorities such as those identified in E.O. 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. The NOFO includes two task areas: Task A: Study and Design Projects with a maximum award of $2,000,000 and minimum award of $500,000 per project; Task B: Construction Projects with a maximum award of $20,000,000 and minimum award of $3,000,000 per project.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include States, Tribes, irrigation districts, or water districts; State, regional, or local authorities; agencies established under State law for the joint exercise of powers; other entities or organizations that own a dam eligible for upgrade, modification, or removal; nonprofit conservation organizations acting in partnership with an entity described in Category A. All applicants must be located in the Western United States or Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902.

Period of Performance
Anticipated Award Date: January 2, 2024; Anticipated Project Completion Date: Task A: Study and Design Projects - December 31, 2026; Task B: Construction Projects - December 31, 2028

Grant Value
$30 million available under this program with individual grant awards ranging from $500,000 to $20,000,000 per project

Place of Performance
Projects must be located in the Western United States or Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) [DOI]
Category of Funding
Natural Resources
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
15.507 - WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow)
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 3/14/23 the Bureau of Reclamation posted grant opportunity R23AS00106 for WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects for Fiscal Year 2023. The grant will be issued under grant program 15.507 WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow). It is expected that 15 total grants will be made worth between $500,000 and $20.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
March 14, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Jan. 24, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Application due dates:• First application period due: June 1, 2023, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time• Second application period due: January 24, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time
Last Updated
June 1, 2023, 8:36 p.m. EDT
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Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Category A Applicants * States, Tribes, irrigation districts, or water districts; *State, regional, or local authorities, the members of which include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; * Agencies established under State law for the joint exercise of powers; * Other entities or organizations that own a dam that is eligible for upgrade, modification, or removal. All applicants must be located in the Western United States or Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended and supplemented; specifically: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands. Category B Applicants Nonprofit conservation organizations that are acting in partnership with, and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A, with respect to a project involving land or infrastructure owned by the Category A entity. All Category B applicants must be located in the United States, or the specific Territories identified above. Category B applicants should include with their application a letter from the Category A partner stating that the Category A partner: * Is acting in partnership with the applicant; * Agrees to the submittal and content of the application; and * Intends to participate in the project in some way, for example, by providing input, feedback, or other support for the project. Note: Partners do not necessarily need to contribute cost share funding. Ineligible Applicants Those not eligible include, but are not limited to, the following entities: * Federal Governmental entities *Individuals * Institutes of higher education

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$20,000,000
Floor
$500,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
15

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Reclamation
Contact Email
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov
Contact Phone
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