Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR PN 19 N011
The Grand Ronde Habitat Project Prioritization, Development, and Monitoring opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: BOR PN 19 N011) is a Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Pacific Northwest Region) cooperative agreement focused on planning, developing, and tracking stream restoration work in Oregon's Grande Ronde Basin. The core idea is to make restoration decisions using a structured, science-based prioritization framework so that limited resources are directed to the stream reaches most likely to benefit fish populations protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In practice, this means using the Grande Ronde and Catherine Creek Atlas, described as a strategic planning tool that helps identify biologically significant reaches and rank restoration actions where they can have the greatest ecological impact.
The opportunity aligns closely with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) "River Vision," which emphasizes restoring watershed processes and functions rather than only implementing isolated, site-by-site habitat fixes. That approach generally points to actions that rebuild natural stream and floodplain dynamics (for example, improving hydrology, sediment transport, riparian function, channel complexity, temperature regimes, and connectivity) so fish habitat becomes healthier and more resilient over time. The description also makes clear that the benefits are not limited to ESA-listed fish; the intent is broader ecosystem recovery that supports other natural resources tied to Tribal cultural and traditional uses.
Administratively, this funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates the Bureau of Reclamation expects to be substantially involved in the project during performance (for example, through coordination, technical input, or shared decision-making), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The opportunity was categorized as "Other" for both the opportunity category and activity category (with the activity category pointing to additional clarification elsewhere in the full notice). The CFDA number listed is 15.517, which identifies the federal assistance program under which this support is provided.
Eligibility is limited to Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), and the notice indicates only one award was expected. The posting dates show it was created on August 7, 2019, with an original closing date of August 21, 2019, suggesting a short application window and a fairly targeted award. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which usually signals that the maximum funding amount was not specified in the summary fields (often meaning applicants needed to refer to the full announcement or coordinate with the agency for budget expectations).
Overall, the opportunity supports a pipeline of work that starts with prioritization (using the Atlas to identify where restoration matters most), moves through project development (shaping and preparing restoration actions consistent with watershed-process restoration goals), and includes monitoring (tracking outcomes to assess effectiveness and guide adaptive management). The emphasis on biologically significant reaches, ESA fish benefits, and CTUIR's River Vision indicates a program designed to combine rigorous planning tools with long-term, process-based restoration tied to Tribal stewardship priorities in the Grande Ronde Basin.Apply for BOR PN 19 N011
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation - Pacific Northwest Region in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grand Ronde Habitat Project Prioritization, Development, and Monitoring" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 07, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Grand Ronde Habitat Project Prioritization, Development, and Monitoring opportunity?
This opportunity supports planning, developing, and tracking stream restoration work in Oregon's Grande Ronde Basin. The emphasis is on making restoration decisions through a structured, science-based prioritization approach so limited resources are directed to stream reaches most likely to improve fish populations and overall ecosystem condition.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR PN 19 N011.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region.
What type of federal funding instrument is used?
The funding is offered as a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates substantial involvement by the Bureau of Reclamation during the project period, such as coordination, technical input, or shared decision-making, rather than minimal federal participation.
Where will the funded work take place?
The work is focused on Oregon's Grande Ronde Basin, including planning described through the Grande Ronde and Catherine Creek Atlas.
What is the main goal of the funded work?
The main goal is to prioritize, develop, and monitor stream restoration actions using a structured, science-based framework so investments are targeted where they can have the greatest ecological benefit, especially for fish populations protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
How are restoration priorities expected to be determined?
The opportunity emphasizes using the Grande Ronde and Catherine Creek Atlas as a strategic planning tool to identify biologically significant stream reaches and rank restoration actions where they can have the greatest ecological impact.
What is the Grande Ronde and Catherine Creek Atlas?
It is described as a strategic planning tool used to help identify biologically significant reaches and prioritize restoration actions across the basin, supporting a structured and science-based approach to decision-making.
What does "structured, science-based prioritization framework" mean in this context?
Based on the description, it means using a consistent planning framework (including the Atlas) to identify where restoration is most likely to produce meaningful biological benefits, rather than choosing projects on an ad hoc or purely site-by-site basis.
How does this opportunity relate to the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
The opportunity is designed to benefit fish populations protected under the ESA by focusing restoration on stream reaches most likely to produce measurable improvements for those fish.
Is the program only intended to benefit ESA-listed fish?
No. While ESA-listed fish benefits are a key driver, the description also states the intent is broader ecosystem recovery that supports other natural resources, including those tied to Tribal cultural and traditional uses.
How does this opportunity align with CTUIR's "River Vision"?
It aligns closely with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) River Vision by emphasizing restoration of watershed processes and functions, rather than focusing only on isolated, site-specific habitat fixes.
What kinds of restoration concepts are emphasized (process-based vs. site-by-site fixes)?
The description highlights rebuilding natural stream and floodplain dynamics and improving watershed processes. Examples referenced include improving hydrology, sediment transport, riparian function, channel complexity, temperature regimes, and connectivity, so habitat becomes healthier and more resilient over time.
What activities are supported under this opportunity?
The opportunity supports a pipeline of work that includes: (1) prioritization of restoration needs and locations, (2) project development consistent with watershed-process restoration goals, and (3) monitoring to track outcomes, assess effectiveness, and support adaptive management.
What does "monitoring" mean here?
Monitoring refers to tracking outcomes of restoration work to evaluate effectiveness and inform adaptive management, based on the opportunity description.
What is meant by "biologically significant reaches"?
In the context provided, biologically significant reaches are stream segments identified through the Atlas and prioritization framework as especially important for ecological impact and fish benefits, and therefore prioritized for restoration actions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible?
No. The eligibility statement specifically limits eligibility to Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments.
How many awards were expected?
The notice indicates that only one award was expected.
What are the posting and closing dates listed for this opportunity?
The posting was created on August 7, 2019, and the original closing date was August 21, 2019.
How long was the application window based on the dates provided?
Based on the posted dates (August 7, 2019 to August 21, 2019), the application window appears to have been short and likely targeted.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.517, identifying the federal assistance program under which this support is provided.
What is the opportunity category and activity category?
The opportunity category was listed as "Other," and the activity category was also listed as "Other" (with an indication that additional clarification would be available in the full notice).
What is the award ceiling (maximum funding) for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as 0. In summaries, this commonly indicates the maximum amount was not specified in the summary fields and that budget expectations may have been addressed in the full announcement or through agency coordination.
Does the Bureau of Reclamation have an active role during the project?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the description indicates substantial federal involvement during performance, such as coordination, technical input, or shared decision-making.
What is the overall approach to restoration promoted by this opportunity?
The overall approach combines rigorous, structured prioritization (using the Atlas) with project development and monitoring, and it emphasizes long-term, process-based watershed restoration aligned with Tribal stewardship priorities in the Grande Ronde Basin.
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