Public Outreach and Education

Post Date

March 17th 2011

Application Due Date

March 31st 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

R11AS20009

CFDA Number(s)

15.512

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Individuals

This requirement is posted as a Notice of Intent to Award to Trinity County Resource Conservation District.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $507000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $0

Grant Description

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a cooperative agreement to Trinity County Resource Conservation District, under the authority of catalog for domestic assistance (CFDA) 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). Estimated amount: $507,000.00. Reclamation plan to provide public outreach and education that will expand the public knowledge and improve the likelihood of success, acceptance, and support for restoration efforts. The program objective is outreach to and education of local residents, landowners, business owners, schools, elected officials, recreational visitors and other stakeholders by preparing, printing and distributing newsletters, Trinity River Restoration Program (TRRP) brochures and related documents; sponsoring appropriate river conservation related activities; and developing public displays (e.g. interpretive signs) emphasizing how the TRRP projects benefit fish, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and the community. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R11AS20009 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)(1) & (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 to Judy A. Hudson/Grants Officer, by email at jhudson@usbr.gov.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Bureau of Reclamation

• Agency Contact:

  Judy A. Hudson
  Grants Management Specialist
  Phone: (916) 978-5058

• Agency Mailing Address:

  jhudson@usbr.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  jhudson@usbr.gov

• Location:

  Bureau of Reclamation - Mid-Pacific Region