Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR MP 18 N011
This grant opportunity, titled "Intermediate-range Climate Forecasting to Support Snowpack Modeling in the Sierra Nevada," is a discretionary funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning Reclamation expects to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal participation. The activity focus falls under natural resources, with the effort aimed at improving operationally useful forecasting tools tied to water supply and runoff planning in the Sierra Nevada.
The funding is being issued under CFDA 15.555 and is authorized by the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11), specifically the SECURE Water Act research authority in Title IX, Subtitle F, Section 9509. The notice also cites the Department of the Interior delegation framework (255 DM 1.1B) that allows Reclamation to carry out this type of research agreement. In practical terms, the legal citations explain why Reclamation can fund and collaborate on applied research intended to strengthen water management and drought resilience.
The proposed work centers on developing and testing regional weather modeling approaches with spatial resolution tailored to the Sierra Nevada. The basic idea is that more regionally specific, higher-resolution intermediate-range climate and weather forecasts can feed into better snowpack representation and, in turn, improve runoff forecasting methods. Because snowpack is a key driver of reservoir inflows and seasonal water availability in California, improved modeling at the regional scale can support better decision-making for water operations, flood management, and supply planning.
Financially, the estimated total value of the cooperative agreement is $161,044, with Reclamation providing $49,966.23 in Fiscal Year 2018. The announcement indicates an expectation of a single award. Although the general eligibility list includes state, county, and city governments, private institutions of higher education, and individuals, this specific notice is a "Notice of Intent to Award" to Boise State University. In other words, it is not being opened up as a normal competitive grant round.
A key point in the announcement is that the government is invoking its authority to make a non-competitive award under the Departmental Manual (505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4)). The notice explicitly states that this is not a request for competitive proposals, and the decision not to compete is entirely at the government’s discretion. Anyone with questions is directed to the grants management contact listed: Christina Munoz, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at cmunoz@usbr.gov.
Timing and identifiers are also provided for tracking and reference. The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR MP 18 N011. The opportunity was created on June 29, 2018, with an original closing date of July 12, 2018. The stated award ceiling is $161,044, consistent with the estimated total agreement amount, and the expected number of awards is one, aligning with the intent to fund a specific recipient for this targeted modeling and forecasting development effort.Apply for BOR MP 18 N011
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Intermediate-range Climate Forecasting to Support Snowpack Modeling in the Sierra Nevada" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.555.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 29, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2018. (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 $161,044.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Intermediate-range Climate Forecasting to Support Snowpack Modeling in the Sierra Nevada."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation).
What type of award is this?
The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement. This means Reclamation expects to have substantial involvement in the work, rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
What is the main focus area of the project?
The activity focus falls under natural resources, with an emphasis on improving operationally useful forecasting tools related to water supply and runoff planning in the Sierra Nevada.
What problem is this project trying to address?
The effort aims to improve intermediate-range climate and weather forecasting tools at a regional (Sierra Nevada-tailored) scale so that snowpack can be represented more accurately in models. Better snowpack modeling supports improved runoff forecasting, which is important for reservoir inflow forecasting and seasonal water availability planning in California.
How does intermediate-range forecasting relate to snowpack and runoff planning?
The proposed work centers on developing and testing regional weather modeling approaches with spatial resolution tailored to the Sierra Nevada. More regionally specific, higher-resolution intermediate-range forecasts can be used as inputs to snowpack models, which can then improve runoff forecasting methods used for operational planning.
Why is the Sierra Nevada specifically mentioned?
Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada is described as a key driver of reservoir inflows and seasonal water availability in California. Improving modeling and forecasting at this regional scale can support better decisions for water operations, flood management, and supply planning.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The funding is being issued under CFDA 15.555.
What legal authority allows Reclamation to fund this work?
The opportunity is authorized by the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11), specifically the SECURE Water Act research authority in Title IX, Subtitle F, Section 9509. The notice also cites the Department of the Interior delegation framework (255 DM 1.1B) that allows Reclamation to carry out this type of research agreement.
What is the total estimated value of the cooperative agreement?
The estimated total value is $161,044.
How much is Reclamation providing, and in what fiscal year?
Reclamation is providing $49,966.23 in Fiscal Year 2018.
Is there an award ceiling stated in the notice?
Yes. The stated award ceiling is $161,044, consistent with the estimated total agreement amount.
How many awards does Reclamation expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expectation of a single award (one award).
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. This notice is a "Notice of Intent to Award" and is explicitly stated to not be a request for competitive proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the intent to award to Boise State University.
Does the notice list general eligibility categories?
Yes. The general eligibility list includes state, county, and city governments, private institutions of higher education, and individuals. However, this specific notice is not being opened as a normal competitive grant round and is tied to an intent to award to a specific recipient.
Why is the award being made non-competitively?
The notice states that the government is invoking its authority to make a non-competitive award under the Departmental Manual (505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4)). The decision not to compete is described as entirely at the government’s discretion.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR MP 18 N011.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 29, 2018.
What is the original closing date listed in the notice?
The original closing date is July 12, 2018.
Who should be contacted for questions about this notice?
Questions are directed to the grants management contact listed in the notice: Christina Munoz, Grants Management Specialist.
What is the contact email provided for the grants management specialist?
The email listed is cmunoz@usbr.gov.
What kinds of operational decisions could benefit from the work described?
Based on the notice, improved regional forecasting and snowpack/runoff modeling could support better decision-making for water operations, flood management, and supply planning.
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