Closed · BOR-MP-20-N007 · CFDA 15.508 · Discretionary

Newlands Optimization/Modernization Study

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Reclamation, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $1
Award range
Closed
Status
January 27, 2020
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Newlands Optimization/Modernization Study is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of Reclamation that offered Up to $1 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number. PlainGrants indexes 870 other opportunities from Bureau of Reclamation.

up to $1
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
15.508
CFDA program

Archived opportunity record

Newlands Optimization/Modernization Study is closed (last close January 27, 2020). Check the agency catalog for replacement NOFOs. Bureau of Reclamation still indexes 870 other opportunities here.

According to Grants.gov (extract vintage 2026-08-10), this record reflects the officially published listing. See methodology.

Deadline tracker

Application window closed

Closed January 27, 2020

Posted Jan 14 Closes Jan 27

Est. Total Funding

$407,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a grant agreement to Famers Conservation Alliance (FCA) under the authority of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 15.508 – Public Law 113-79, Title II, Subtitle F, Section 2507 (a)(3)(B)(d)(1)(2)(e)(2), enacted February 7, 2014 Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill). Estimated total amount of agreement is $407,000.00. Reclamation is providing $407,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2020.This project will complete a study to develop water management and conservation activities that will inform strategic planning and on-the-ground project implementation for the Truckee Carson Irrigation District (TCID) and its partners in the Carson River and Truckee River watersheds. Exploring modernization options and unifying solutions for farming communities and the environment will increase the available water in the Truckee River and Pyramid Lake. The following tasks include: engagement with TCID, Reclamation and Stakeholders; water loss, energy and funding assessments; data review; hydraulic modeling; system improvements plans; project benefits and partnership evaluations; financial analysis and developing modernization strategies and communication assets. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. BOR-MP-20-N007 for additional information)A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4) is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed toTeresa E. Brown/Grants Management Specialist, by e-mail at tebrown@usbr.gov.

Nonprofit-only applicant desk · Natural Resources

The printed eligibility set for Newlands Optimization/Modernization Study is nonprofit-only (Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than IHEs)). Government, campus, and for-profit doors are absent from this NOFO row. The extract does not mark applicant cost-sharing as required. Instrument: Grant. Funding-activity code maps to Natural Resources (NR). 65 other Bureau of Reclamation listings share this eligibility-code string (7% of 871).

Code 12
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than IHEs)

Codes are Grants.gov eligibility category values from the extract vintage 2026-08-10. Confirm the full eligibility statement on the official listing or the Grants.gov eligibility reference.

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Agency Contact

Teresa E Brown Grants Management Specialist

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What to do next

Newlands Optimization/Modernization Study is closed; use the parent program and agency catalog for the next funding cycle.

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