Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR LC 20 N005
The Tribal Irrigation Water Systems - Technical and Engineering Review grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR LC 20 N005) is a Bureau of Reclamation cooperative agreement intended to help a federally recognized Tribal government do detailed field verification and technical review of an existing irrigation system on the Reservation, while also evaluating which Tribal lands are realistically suitable for expanded agriculture. The focus is practical and site-based: it is meant to confirm what infrastructure is actually in the ground, where it is located, what condition it is in, and how well it functions, then use that verified information to support better planning for repairs, upgrades, and future expansion.
A major part of the work is "on the ground" research and fact-checking of irrigation infrastructure. This includes locating and assessing system components such as pipelines, water tanks, stream intakes, groundwater wells, gate valves, clean-outs, air-vacuum valves, and blow-off valves. The project calls for determining whether these components are functional and documenting their condition, which may involve physically investigating buried infrastructure through techniques like pot-holing (carefully excavating to expose utilities so equipment type and condition can be confirmed). In addition to field checks, the work also includes records research to reconcile maps, as-builts, and historic documentation with what is actually present on-site.
Accurate data collection is central to the effort. The opportunity specifies using hand-held GPS equipment to capture precise system data, including coordinates and elevation information for key irrigation assets. The intent is to build a reliable, field-verified dataset that can be used for engineering decisions and future design work, rather than relying on incomplete or outdated documentation. This kind of dataset typically supports asset management, maintenance planning, and the identification of gaps or failures that limit system performance.
The project also includes a technical review role related to Reclamation reporting. The Tribe is expected to review a draft Bureau of Reclamation report, provide comments, and then use the final Reclamation report as a planning tool to guide future irrigation system expansion. In other words, the grant supports both generating accurate field information and making sure the Tribe has a strong voice in the accuracy and usefulness of the final technical documentation that will shape later development decisions.
In parallel with the infrastructure review, the opportunity funds an Irrigable Lands Assessment (ILA) for the Reservation. This assessment is meant to identify which areas are best suited for agricultural development and which crops are feasible in specific locations. The ILA scope includes analyzing soil types, water availability (including average annual rainfall and the ability to access irrigation system water), and land slope. The results are then compared with existing market conditions and currently marketable crops to determine whether particular crops, such as vineyards, avocados, and fruit or nut orchards, are viable in certain parts of the Reservation. The expected outcome is a formal ILA report that can guide longer-term decisions about agricultural enterprise expansion, land use planning, and investments tied to irrigation access.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, under CFDA 15.519, with eligibility limited to federally recognized Native American Tribal governments. It was structured as a cooperative agreement, indicating active federal involvement or coordination may be part of how the project is carried out. The posted award ceiling was $116,605, with one expected award. The opportunity was created April 22, 2020, with an original closing date of May 6, 2020.Apply for BOR LC 20 N005
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Irrigation Water Systems – Technical & Engineering Review" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.519.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 06, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $116,605.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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