Educational Outreach
The Water Education Foundation has developed several programs and publications that educate various audiences on the importance of water resources in California, including the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
15.569
Federal Agency/Office
Bureau of Reclamation, Department of The Interior
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2019 The Water Education Foundation water tours and Water Education for Teachers programs have previously been funded as a sub-contractor under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy (Conservancy).
Authorization
Public Law 111-88
Section 112 of the Consolidated and further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-88); Delegation of Authority letter, July 1, 2019, delegates the Secretary’s authority to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation. Re-delegation of Authority letter, July 26, 2019, delegates the Commissioner’s authority to Mid-Pacific Region’s Regional Director.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Per P.L. 111-88, Section 112 State or political subdivision or any not-for-profit organization
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Single source award per requirements under PL 111-88, Section 112
Award Procedure
The applicant must submit SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance documents; detailed project technical descriptions and budgets; and all information required under the terms of the applicable appropriations law.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Programs and publications that educate various audiences on the importance of water resources in California, including the Sacramento-San Joaquin
Delta
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Unless otherwise stated in the financial assistance agreement document, recipients shall submit the following reports on a semi-annual or annual basis: (1) SF-425, Federal Financial Report; and (2) Program Performance Reports. Upon completion of the agreement, recipients shall submit a final: (1) SF-425, Federal Financial Report; and (2) Program Performance Report; and (3) other specific reports that may be applicable to the agreement.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
All recipients of Federal awards shall maintain project records in accordance with 2 CFR 200.333 Retention requirements for records. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a sub-recipient. Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities must not impose any other record retention requirements upon non-Federal entities, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.333.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching is . Per P.L. 111-88, Section 112, all parties will contribute resources to the accomplishment to the program’s objectives.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, 801 I St. Suite 140 Sacramento, California 95814; phone: 916-414-2400; fax: 916-414-2439
Headquarters Office
Sandra O'Roak
801 St. Suite 140
Sacramento, CA 95814 USA
soroak@usbr.gov
Phone: 916-414-2423
Website Address
http://www.usbr.gov/
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-0680-0-1-301
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 18$0.00; FY 19 est $250,000.00; FY 20 est $0.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.