Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR LC 18 NOI11
This grant opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation (Department of the Interior) notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the University of Colorado Boulder to support Colorado River Basin planning and reservoir operations through a comprehensive science synthesis. Reclamation relies on a wide range of hydrology and climate studies to guide day-to-day operations of the Colorado River System reservoirs and to inform mid- and long-term planning that affects water reliability, energy production, and regional economic security for the many communities that depend on the river. Because these decisions are only as strong as the underlying science, the project is framed around bringing together the best available methods and data across multiple hydrology-related disciplines, in coordination with the seven Basin States and other Basin stakeholders such as major water providers.
The core deliverable is a basin-wide report that summarizes the current state of climate and hydrologic science for the Colorado River Basin and translates that information into a shared technical foundation that Reclamation and stakeholders can use consistently. The opportunity emphasizes that the Basin has already seen successful collaboration of this kind, pointing to the 2012 Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study as a key example of coordinated technical work intended to evaluate future conditions across both human-managed infrastructure and natural systems. In that same spirit, this new report is meant to function as a reference point for ongoing and future Basin activities where scientific assumptions, datasets, and modeling choices can materially influence conclusions.
The motivation is closely tied to the Basin’s prolonged and serious drought conditions, which have increased the urgency of understanding water supply variability and uncertainty. The report is expected to address several priority scientific themes: improving understanding of historical streamflow variability (including how unusual recent conditions may be in a longer-term context), advancing streamflow forecasting approaches, and characterizing uncertainty in future climate and hydrologic conditions. A related focus is a formal review of the practical tools used to do this work, including whether key datasets are suitable for decision-making purposes and what modeling capabilities are available or still limited. In other words, the project is not only about summarizing research findings, but also about clarifying how reliable the existing data and models are for the management questions Reclamation and stakeholders need to answer.
A major near-term planning driver highlighted in the notice is the upcoming renegotiation of the Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and Coordinated Operations of Lake Powell and Lake Mead, a process scheduled to begin no later than 2020. By consolidating and evaluating the state of the science ahead of that renegotiation, Reclamation aims to ensure that the technical basis for future operating and shortage coordination decisions is transparent, up to date, and applied responsibly. The intended outcome is improved consistency and credibility in how climate and hydrologic science is used during a critical period of Basin planning and management.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, indicating substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency rather than a hands-off grant. It is categorized under the environment funding activity area and carries CFDA number 15.560. The eligible applicant type listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and the opportunity anticipates one award with a funding ceiling of $100,000. The notice was created on August 6, 2018, with an original closing date of August 20, 2018, and it is labeled as a “Notice of Intent to Award,” signaling that Reclamation is announcing its intention to fund the University of Colorado Boulder for this specific effort rather than running a broad open competition.Apply for BOR LC 18 NOI11
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award to University of Colorado Boulder" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.560.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 06, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation (U.S. Department of the Interior) notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to support Colorado River Basin planning and reservoir operations through a comprehensive science synthesis.
Which federal agency is offering the award?
The awarding agency is the Bureau of Reclamation within the Department of the Interior.
What type of award is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement, which indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency rather than a hands-off grant.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. It is labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," which signals the agency is announcing its intention to fund a specific recipient rather than running a broad open competition.
Who is the intended recipient?
The notice indicates Reclamation intends to make a single award to the University of Colorado Boulder for this specific effort.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
What is the maximum funding amount?
The funding ceiling is $100,000.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists CFDA number 15.560.
What is the funding activity area?
The opportunity is categorized under the environment funding activity area.
Who is eligible to apply (as listed in the notice)?
The eligible applicant type listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What is the purpose of the project?
The project is framed around bringing together best available methods and data across multiple hydrology-related disciplines to strengthen the technical foundation used for Colorado River Basin planning and day-to-day reservoir operations.
Why is Reclamation investing in a science synthesis for the Colorado River Basin?
Reclamation relies on hydrology and climate studies to guide operations and planning that affect water reliability, energy production, and regional economic security. The notice emphasizes that management decisions are only as strong as the underlying science, and that prolonged and serious drought conditions increase the urgency of understanding variability and uncertainty in water supplies.
What is the core deliverable?
The core deliverable is a basin-wide report that summarizes the current state of climate and hydrologic science for the Colorado River Basin and translates that information into a shared technical foundation that Reclamation and stakeholders can use consistently.
What kinds of topics is the report expected to cover?
The notice identifies priority scientific themes including: improving understanding of historical streamflow variability (and how unusual recent conditions may be in a longer-term context), advancing streamflow forecasting approaches, and characterizing uncertainty in future climate and hydrologic conditions.
Does the project address tools, datasets, and models, or only research findings?
It addresses both. A related focus is a formal review of practical tools used in the work, including whether key datasets are suitable for decision-making purposes and what modeling capabilities are available or still limited.
How will the report be used by Reclamation and Basin stakeholders?
The report is intended to function as a reference point for ongoing and future Basin activities where scientific assumptions, datasets, and modeling choices can materially influence conclusions. The goal is to support consistent and credible use of climate and hydrologic science in planning and operations.
Which stakeholders are expected to be involved or coordinated with?
The effort is described as being coordinated with the seven Basin States and other Basin stakeholders, such as major water providers.
How does this effort relate to prior Colorado River Basin technical collaboration?
The notice points to the 2012 Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study as an example of coordinated technical work evaluating future conditions across human-managed infrastructure and natural systems, and positions the new report in the same collaborative spirit.
What planning process is highlighted as a near-term driver for this work?
A major near-term planning driver is the upcoming renegotiation of the Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and Coordinated Operations of Lake Powell and Lake Mead, which the notice states is scheduled to begin no later than 2020.
What outcome is Reclamation seeking by completing this report ahead of renegotiation?
By consolidating and evaluating the state of the science ahead of renegotiation, Reclamation aims to ensure the technical basis for future operating and shortage coordination decisions is transparent, up to date, and applied responsibly, improving consistency and credibility during a critical period of planning and management.
When was this notice created and when did it close?
The notice was created on August 6, 2018, and the original closing date listed is August 20, 2018.
Does the notice indicate anything about Reclamation's role during the project?
Yes. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, it indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with Reclamation as the federal agency.
What parts of the Colorado River system are specifically mentioned in the notice?
The notice references day-to-day operations of the Colorado River System reservoirs and specifically mentions coordinated operations of Lake Powell and Lake Mead in the context of Interim Guidelines.
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