Central Valley Project Conservation

(CVPCP)
CFDA 15.564 Active Project Grants
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$635K FY2026
$1.1M
FY17
$1.2M
FY18
$2.7M
FY19
$1.3M
FY20
$1.3M
FY21
$796K
FY22
$1.4M
FY23
$1.3M
FY24
$635K
FY25*
$635K
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 Two Financial Assistance agreements, protecting habitat for an endangered species through a 140-acre conservation easement, and restoring riparian habitat on a national wildlife refuge.
FY2025 FY25 NOFO posted; selections still pending

Program Objective

Provide financial support for activities to benefit federally listed endangered and threatened terrestrial species to compensate for impacts to species resulting from the operation and maintenance of the Central Valley Project (CVP) of California.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Anyone / general public

Any non-federal entity

Beneficiaries

  • 19

Any non-federal entity

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

Financial Assistance Grants Officer determines awards based on recommendations from the Application Review Committee and program managers.

Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information is available for each specific project by contacting the Bureau of Reclamation personnel listed as the point of contact in the funding announcement.

Program details & compliance

Description

Provide financial support for activities to benefit federally listed endangered and threatened species to compensate for impacts to species resulting from the operation and maintenance of the Central Valley Project (CVP) of California.

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds may be used for land acquisition, habitat restoration, research, and captive propagation of listed species. Funds must be applied to projects that benefit federally listed species impacted by the CVP. Projects must directly benefit at least one federally listed species.

Required Documentation

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; Disclosure of Lobbying Activities SF-LLL.

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

Contacts

David Brick
916-978-5041
Bureau of Reclamation, Division of Environmental Affairs, Sacramento, CA 95825
Melissa Dekar
916-978-6153
Bureau of Reclamation, Division of Environmental Affairs, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-27. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:30:22.