Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR PN 19 N009
This grant opportunity, titled "Proposed Project Revision and Improvement of the Blackfoot River Management," is a discretionary Bureau of Reclamation (Department of the Interior) grant focused on improving how water use is accounted for and managed under the Blackfoot River Management Plan (BRMP) in Basin 27. The core issue driving the project is that the accounting equations currently used by the BRMP have been identified by Tribal, State, and Federal technical representatives as producing incorrect or misleading results. Because the calculations are not reliable, water operators are not consistently using the plan's mandated methodology, which creates risk of inefficiency and potential waste of both tribal and non-tribal water resources. The overall purpose of the funding is to support the technical correction, verification, and stakeholder coordination needed to produce a defensible, updated version of the BRMP that works under real-world operational and hydrologic conditions.
The work is organized into three main tasks. Task 1 centers on a technical analysis of revised BRMP methods and equations. Since the older equations have been found to generate erroneous outcomes, the revised calculations must be thoroughly tested and validated to ensure they are accurate across the range of situations water managers may face, including different flow regimes and operational scenarios. This task is essentially about rebuilding confidence in the water accounting framework so that the plan can be implemented as intended and produce fair, consistent outcomes for all users.
Task 2 focuses on meetings and negotiations among stakeholders. The project anticipates regular, ongoing coordination between the involved parties to propose improvements, review technical plan language, and document discussion items as decisions are developed. This is not just general outreach; it is structured collaboration aimed at producing concrete revisions, including technical review of draft plan text and supporting documentation. The expected end product of this task is a revised draft BRMP that is ready to be elevated to decision makers for consideration and approval.
Task 3 addresses measurement quality control at a key monitoring location, the Rocky Ford Gage. Under this task, the USGS will conduct four independent streamflow measurements over two days to check and validate flow measurements currently taken by the Tribal Water Resource Department (TWRD) and Idaho Power. The intent is to provide an objective dataset that the Tribes can use to evaluate measurement accuracy and consistency. These USGS verification measurements are expected to be incorporated into the BRMP framework to strengthen water management decisions and improve the Tribes' ability to develop and manage their water resources with reliable field data.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number BOR PN 19 N009 and CFDA 15.517, with a natural resources funding activity category. Eligible applicants are federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The posted award ceiling is $98,000, with one expected award. The opportunity was created on April 16, 2019, with an original closing date of April 30, 2019.Apply for BOR PN 19 N009
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Proposed Project Revision & Improvement of the Blackfoot River Management" 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 Apr 16, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 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 $98,000.00 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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What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Proposed Project Revision and Improvement of the Blackfoot River Management."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the Bureau of Reclamation within the Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support technical correction, verification, and stakeholder coordination to produce a defensible, updated Blackfoot River Management Plan (BRMP) that works under real-world operational and hydrologic conditions. A key emphasis is improving how water use is accounted for and managed under the plan.
What problem is this project trying to fix?
The accounting equations currently used by the BRMP have been identified by Tribal, State, and Federal technical representatives as producing incorrect or misleading results. Because the calculations are not reliable, water operators are not consistently using the plan's mandated methodology, creating risk of inefficiency and potential waste of tribal and non-tribal water resources.
Where does the project apply?
The work is tied to the Blackfoot River Management Plan (BRMP) in Basin 27 and includes measurement verification at the Rocky Ford Gage.
What does the project plan (scope of work) include?
The work is organized into three main tasks: (1) technical analysis and validation of revised BRMP methods and equations, (2) stakeholder meetings and negotiations to develop concrete revisions and a revised draft BRMP, and (3) measurement quality control at the Rocky Ford Gage through independent USGS streamflow measurements.
What is Task 1 about?
Task 1 focuses on technical analysis of revised BRMP methods and equations. Since the older equations have produced erroneous outcomes, the revised calculations must be tested and validated to ensure accuracy across the range of flow regimes and operational scenarios that water managers may face. The goal is to rebuild confidence in the water accounting framework so the plan can be implemented as intended and deliver fair, consistent outcomes for all users.
Why is testing across different flow regimes and operational scenarios important?
The opportunity notes that revised calculations must be accurate under real-world operational and hydrologic conditions. Testing across different flow regimes and operational scenarios helps confirm the revised equations do not break down or produce misleading results as conditions change.
What is Task 2 about?
Task 2 is structured coordination through meetings and negotiations among stakeholders. The project anticipates regular, ongoing collaboration to propose improvements, review technical plan language, and document discussion items as decisions are developed. This is aimed at producing concrete revisions, including technical review of draft plan text and supporting documentation.
What is the expected output of Task 2?
The expected end product is a revised draft BRMP that is ready to be elevated to decision makers for consideration and approval.
What is Task 3 about?
Task 3 addresses measurement quality control at the Rocky Ford Gage. The USGS will conduct four independent streamflow measurements over two days to check and validate flow measurements currently taken by the Tribal Water Resource Department (TWRD) and Idaho Power.
Why is the Rocky Ford Gage specifically mentioned?
The Rocky Ford Gage is identified as a key monitoring location. The grant describes using independent USGS measurements there to provide an objective dataset to evaluate measurement accuracy and consistency.
How many USGS verification measurements will be taken, and over what timeframe?
The USGS is expected to conduct four independent streamflow measurements over two days.
How will the USGS measurements be used?
The grant description states these verification measurements are expected to be incorporated into the BRMP framework to strengthen water management decisions and improve the Tribes' ability to develop and manage their water resources using reliable field data.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR PN 19 N009.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.517.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity is listed under a natural resources funding activity category.
How much funding is available?
The posted award ceiling is $98,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary Bureau of Reclamation grant.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on April 16, 2019, with an original closing date of April 30, 2019.
What kinds of benefits is the project expected to deliver?
Based on the description, the project is expected to produce a technically defensible and operationally workable BRMP by correcting unreliable accounting equations, improving stakeholder alignment on plan language and implementation, and strengthening measurement credibility through independent USGS verification. The intended result is more consistent use of the plan's methodology and reduced risk of inefficiency or waste of tribal and non-tribal water resources.
Who are the technical and operational parties referenced in the project description?
The description references Tribal, State, and Federal technical representatives identifying issues with the equations, and it names the Tribal Water Resource Department (TWRD) and Idaho Power as entities currently taking flow measurements that will be checked against USGS verification measurements.
Does the project include stakeholder outreach, or is it more formal than that?
It is more formal than general outreach. Task 2 is described as structured collaboration with ongoing meetings and negotiations intended to generate concrete revisions, technical review of draft plan text, and documentation of discussion items as decisions are developed.
What does "defensible" mean in the context of this grant?
Within the information provided, "defensible" refers to an updated BRMP supported by verified and validated accounting methods and objective measurement checks, so that the plan can be relied upon under real-world conditions and produce consistent outcomes for water management.
What is driving the urgency or need for revising the BRMP accounting methods?
The project is driven by the finding that current BRMP accounting equations can produce incorrect or misleading results. That undermines confidence and consistent use of the mandated methodology, creating operational risk and potential waste of water resources.
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