San Joaquin River Restoration
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
In collaboration with the Central California Irrigation District (CCID), the Program funded the remaining Engineering and Design work for the Mendota Pool Fish Screen and Control Structure.
Program Objective
The objective of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (SJRRP) is to implement the Stipulation of Settlement in NRDC, et al., v. Rodgers, et al., consistent with and as supplement by, the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.
The Settlement identifies the following two goals:
(1) Restoration Goal - Restore and maintain fish populations in “good condition” in the main stem of the San Joaquin River below Friant Dam to the confluence of the Merced River, including naturally-reproducing and self-sustaining populations of salmon and other fish; and,
(2) Water Management Goal - Reduce or avoid adverse water supply impacts to all of the Friant Division long-term contractors that may result from the Interim Flows and Restoration Flows provided for in this Settlement.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local governments
- Private nonprofits
- State
- Anyone / general public
State, tribal, and local governmental agencies, and with private parties, including agreements related to construction, improvement, and operation and maintenance of facilities, subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary deems necessary to achieve the purposes of the Settlement.
Beneficiaries
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State, tribal, and local governmental agencies, private parties, and the general public
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Funding announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov.
Award Procedure
All applications will be initially screened by Bureau of Reclamation personnel for eligibility and compliance with the requirements stated in the program funding announcement. Applications passing this screening process will be forwarded for review by the issuing office. Qualified experts from the Bureau of Reclamation will review applications against the proposal evaluation criteria, and any additional review factors, as stated in the funding announcement. Final selection will be determined by the Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, or regional officials, as applicable to the project.
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Reclamation personnel listed as the point of contact in the funding announcement.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assistance can be used only to implement the Settlement consistent with and as supplement by, the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. It is anticipated that all activities funded will be Project Grants or Financial Assistance that will relate to implementing specific activities in the Settlement and the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act or specific monitoring, mitigation or other commitments that are necessary to implement the Settlement or the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act (such as project implementation or mitigation commitments in environmental compliance documents prepared for SJRRP actions, including the SJRRP's Program Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision signed in September 2012).
Matching Requirements
Projects undertaken under Section 10004 have no matching requirements. Projects undertaken under Section 10202 require a 50 percent share of the costs associated with planning, design, and environmental compliance activities associated with such a project and a 50 percent share of the costs associated with construction of any such project. For these projects, all operation, maintenance, and replacement and rehabilitation costs of such projects shall be the responsibility of the local agency. The Secretary shall not provide funding for any operation, maintenance, or replacement and rehabilitation costs of projects funded.
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