Truckee-Carson Basins Research and Data Collection

CFDA 15.583 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$460K FY2026
$41K
FY25
$460K
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 Cooperative Agreement to collect data in the Newlands Project.
FY2026 Cooperative Agreement for continued water rights mapping reconciliation for the Newlands Project.

Program Objective

To support research complementary to Reclamation program efforts for the implementation and administration of the Truckee River Operating Agreement (TROA) and the Newlands Project Operating Criteria and Procedures (OCAP).

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. Federal Government
  • U.S. State Government
  • Department/Agency of U.S. State
  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • Municipality/Township Government
  • County Government
  • Local Government Consortium
  • Water Delivery Authority
  • Local
  • State
  • Tribal

State and local agencies, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other public institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, other private institutions/organizations, and educational or scientific organizations may apply.

Beneficiaries

  • U.S. Federal Government
  • U.S. State Government
  • Department/Agency of U.S. State
  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • Municipality/Township Government
  • County Government
  • Local Government Consortium
  • Water Delivery Authority
  • Local
  • State
  • Tribal

Awards under this program are intended to benefit those affected by the implementation and administration of TROA and OCAP.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

The awarded projects are fully funded at the time of award.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 60 to 90 days

None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the Bureau of Reclamation will provide all applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award.

Program details & compliance

Description

To support research complementary to Bureau of Reclamation program efforts for the implementation and administration of the Truckee River Operating Agreement (TROA) and the Newlands Project Operating Criteria and Procedures (OCAP).

Mission Categories

Primary: Community Water Supply

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

All activities are to support the implementation and administration of TROA and OCAP.

Required Documentation

(1) A detailed written technical proposal including background data regarding the applicant, technical approach proposed to accomplish the work, a scope of work that separates the work into major tasks, type of personnel implementing the proposal, experience in performing this type of work, benefits to be received by implementation of the project(s), environmental impact(s), timeline(s), the level of cooperation with other parties involved in the proposal, and other information that may be useful for proposal evaluation. (2) A detailed cost proposal by project including a budget covering labor categories, salaries and wages with estimated hours, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, subcontracts, indirect cost rates, other funding sources and commitments, cost-sharing, value of in-kind contributions of goods and services, and a narrative discussion.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Laurie Nicholas
7758823436
Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area, 705 North Plaza Street, Room 320, Carson City, NV 89701-4015
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-08-03. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-08-08 03:02:11.