Salton Sea Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Objectives of this program are to develop and implement restoration and management strategies at the Salton Sea that (1) enhance fish and wildlife health, (2) protect air quality, (3) provide opportunities for recreation use and economic development, and (4) maintain a secure Colorado River water supply.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Local governments
- Other public organizations
- Federally recognized tribes
- Other private organizations
- Public nonprofits
- Private nonprofits
- Special district governments
All entities listed above are eligible for funding to develop and implement restoration and management strategies at the Salton Sea
Beneficiaries
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How to Apply
Application Procedure
Funding opportunity announcements for this program may be completed for competitive awards, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, SF-424 forms and any other forms to be used to submit application information, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov.
For noncompetitive awards: written proposal may also be submitted directly to the program manager, including the activities, background, objectives, performance schedule, points of contacts, estimate of costs, etc.
Award Procedure
For noncompetitive awards: A Notice of Intent to Award is announced on www.grants.gov providing the justification for the noncompetitive award.
For competitive awards: Proposals received in response to the Funding Opportunity Announcement are reviewed based on a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the Funding Opportunity Announcement. Reclamation will make awards to the highest rated proposals based on the amount of funding available each year.
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The Salton Sea Reclamation Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-372, as amended) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects located in the area of the Salton Sea in southern California to mitigate impacts from dust from dry and drying lakebeds and to improve fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality.
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