Lake Tahoe Erosion Control Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The goal of the program is to fund projects that address urban stormwater runoff pollution. This program addresses urban runoff from public roads and right of ways and funds research projects high in technical merit and relevant to land management and regulatory agencies working in the Tahoe Basin. The environmental goals of the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program are defined using thresholds that were established to protect the natural environment and maintain public health and safety within the basin. The thresholds applicable to this program are water quality, soil conservation, and air quality.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- Tribal
- Foreign Nonprofit Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
Eligible applicants for National Forest System awards include State Forestry or equivalent agencies, tribes, non-profits, and municipalities in the local governing bodies of political subdivisions in the Lake Tahoe basin.
Eligible applicants for competitive research awards include State Agricultural Experiment Stations, universities and colleges, State and local governments, U.S. Territories, nonprofit research institutions or organizations, international organizations, individuals, and for-profit organizations.
Eligible applicants for State, Private and Tribal Forestry awards include local governments.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
National Forest System will issue an award letter to grantee, with identification of grant requirements.
Research award proposals must compete for priority, showing technical competence and demonstrating the ability to meet regional needs. Research grants cooperative agreements are made only in support of forestry research and monitoring of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Unsolicited proposals can be awarded for innovative or unique approaches to the proposed project.
State, Private, and Tribal Forestry assistance will be awarded through grants or cooperative agreements by regional offices. Applicants must coordinate with Forest Service Program Managers.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
- Renewal interval: From 60 to 90 days
For competitive research grants or cooperative agreements contact Pacific Southwest Research Station's Tahoe Science Coordinator.
Program details & compliance
Description
This grant program provides funding to local jurisdictions in the Lake Tahoe Basin to plan, implement and monitor urban erosion control projects to protect the water quality in Lake Tahoe. Research projects that benefit the project practitioners, land management agencies and permitting agencies are also considered for this funding. Projects completed with this funding contribute to attainment of water quality improvement goals assigned to local jurisdictions in the Tahoe Basin.
Mission Categories
Primary: Water Conservation
Other categories:
Community Water Supply
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funding is used by local jurisdictions to implement erosion control projects. The current grant funding is for the Kahle Drive Complete Street project, which will repave and construct improved drainage infrastructure on a failing County Road that is causing safety issues in freezing conditions due to flooding and ice. Utilities will also be moved underground, reducing wildfire hazards in this urban area.
Restrictions
Funding may be used only for water and soil quality improvement project planning and implementation and related research projects.
Matching Requirements
National Forest System awards require matching funds from non-Federal sources on the basis of aggregate contribution to the Environmental Improvement Program, as defined in Public Law 106–506, rather than on a project by-project basis, except for those activities provided under section 9(c) of that Act, to which this amendment shall not apply.
For competitive research awards, as authorized by Public Law 106–506 section 6(b) and 6(d), the applicant's contribution is negotiated for grants. The proposed budget by fiscal year shows the estimated cost of the complete project from grant funds and value of resources to be contributed by the applicant. Salaries of academic personnel for periods when they receive salary for teaching should not be included for payment from grant funds.
State, Private, and Tribal Forestry grants must be matched 1:1.
Reporting & Compliance
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