Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR PN 18 N016
The Middle Entiat Project is a Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) cooperative agreement focused on restoring and improving fish habitat along a roughly 4.5-mile reach of the Entiat River. The work is designed specifically to improve spawning and juvenile rearing conditions for species protected under the Endangered Species Act, meaning the project targets habitat features that directly affect survival and recovery of ESA-listed fish. The effort has been underway since 2014, starting with Reclamation leading a technical team to develop implementation concepts for the river reach, and then moving into a phased delivery model where different portions of the overall restoration corridor were organized into multiple construction segments labeled Project Areas A through F.
In 2014, Reclamation used a competitive process to award cooperative agreements to project sponsors to handle key pre-construction steps such as negotiating with landowners, completing state and local permitting, and eventually procuring contractors to build the habitat improvements. This particular funding opportunity covers a later stage of that larger program, and it is directed to Cascadia Conservation District (CCD) for on-the-ground delivery responsibilities in specific segments. Under this agreement, CCD is responsible for construction, monitoring, and adaptive management activities in Project Areas E and F. Adaptive management here means CCD is expected not only to build the designed actions but also to track performance over time and adjust management or maintenance approaches based on monitoring results and observed river response.
Beyond the construction and performance tracking in Areas E and F, CCD also has operational responsibilities tied to irrigation and vegetation management across multiple project areas. Specifically, CCD will carry out irrigation and vegetation management for Project Area A (limited to lands owned by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust), as well as Project Areas C, E, and F. This indicates the project is not limited to heavy construction; it also includes longer-term stewardship elements that help ensure planted or restored riparian vegetation establishes successfully and that site conditions remain aligned with habitat objectives after implementation.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed as a mandatory grant under a cooperative agreement funding instrument, reflecting substantial federal involvement in project oversight or coordination rather than a hands-off pass-through grant. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA (now often referenced as Assistance Listing) number is 15.517. Eligibility is limited to special district governments, which aligns with conservation districts like CCD. The opportunity was posted on May 29, 2018, with an original closing date of June 12, 2018, and an award ceiling of $2,362,309. The funding opportunity number is BOR PN 18 N016, and it is administered by the Bureau of Reclamation.Apply for BOR PN 18 N016
- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Middle Entiat Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-05-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-06-12. (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 $2,362,309.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Middle Entiat Project?
The Middle Entiat Project is a Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) cooperative agreement focused on restoring and improving fish habitat along an approximately 4.5-mile reach of the Entiat River.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity supports on-the-ground delivery work tied to the broader Middle Entiat Project, specifically construction, monitoring, and adaptive management in designated segments (Project Areas E and F), plus irrigation and vegetation management responsibilities in multiple project areas.
Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the Bureau of Reclamation.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and it is listed as a mandatory grant. This indicates substantial federal involvement in oversight or coordination rather than a fully hands-off grant.
What is the funding activity category for this award?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA (now commonly referenced as an Assistance Listing) number is 15.517.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BOR PN 18 N016.
Who is this opportunity directed to?
This particular opportunity is directed to Cascadia Conservation District (CCD) for delivery responsibilities in specific segments of the overall restoration corridor.
What organization is responsible for implementation under this agreement?
Under this agreement, Cascadia Conservation District (CCD) is responsible for construction, monitoring, and adaptive management activities in Project Areas E and F, along with certain irrigation and vegetation management duties across other project areas.
What parts of the river corridor does this agreement cover?
This agreement covers work in Project Areas E and F for construction, monitoring, and adaptive management. It also includes irrigation and vegetation management responsibilities in Project Area A (limited to lands owned by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust) and in Project Areas C, E, and F.
What does "Project Areas A through F" mean?
The Middle Entiat Project uses a phased delivery model where the overall restoration corridor is organized into multiple construction segments labeled Project Areas A through F.
When did the Middle Entiat Project work begin?
The effort has been underway since 2014, beginning with Reclamation leading a technical team to develop implementation concepts for the river reach and then transitioning into phased delivery across the project areas.
Why is the project focused on fish habitat?
The work is designed specifically to improve spawning and juvenile rearing conditions for species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), meaning the habitat changes are intended to directly affect survival and recovery of ESA-listed fish.
What kinds of conditions for fish are being targeted?
The project targets habitat features that influence spawning and juvenile rearing conditions for ESA-listed fish, with an emphasis on factors that directly affect survival and recovery.
What activities are included for Project Areas E and F?
For Project Areas E and F, CCD is responsible for construction, monitoring, and adaptive management activities.
What does "adaptive management" mean in this agreement?
Adaptive management means CCD is expected not only to build the designed actions, but also to track performance over time through monitoring and then adjust management or maintenance approaches based on monitoring results and the observed river response.
Does the project include long-term stewardship activities?
Yes. In addition to construction, the agreement includes irrigation and vegetation management responsibilities, reflecting longer-term stewardship elements intended to support establishment of riparian vegetation and help keep site conditions aligned with habitat objectives after implementation.
Which areas are included for irrigation and vegetation management?
CCD will carry out irrigation and vegetation management for Project Area A (limited to lands owned by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust) and for Project Areas C, E, and F.
Is irrigation and vegetation management included everywhere in Project Area A?
No. In Project Area A, irrigation and vegetation management are limited to lands owned by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust.
How was the broader program originally organized for delivery?
In 2014, Reclamation used a competitive process to award cooperative agreements to project sponsors for key pre-construction steps such as negotiating with landowners, completing state and local permitting, and procuring contractors to build habitat improvements. This opportunity represents a later stage of that larger effort.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to special district governments, which aligns with conservation districts like Cascadia Conservation District.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
The opportunity is described as a mandatory grant under a cooperative agreement and is directed to CCD. The provided information does not describe an open competition for this specific posting.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $2,362,309.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 29, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 12, 2018.
What does "mandatory" mean in the listing?
Based on the provided description, "mandatory" indicates the opportunity is not a general open solicitation and is instead tied to a specific cooperative agreement arrangement with substantial federal involvement and a defined recipient for the described work.
What is the geographic focus of the work?
The work focuses on a roughly 4.5-mile reach of the Entiat River, within the Middle Entiat Project corridor.
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