Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR PN 18 N008
The Umatilla Basin Project Act Exchange: Implementation Phases I and II is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Pacific Northwest Region) focused on improving fish passage and river flow conditions in the lower Umatilla River in Oregon. The core problem the project addresses is that the lower 30 miles of the Umatilla River have long been heavily diverted for agricultural irrigation, which historically left too little water in the channel during key adult and juvenile migration windows. Those poor flow and passage conditions were significant contributors to the loss of salmon from the system and to depressed summer steelhead populations. While physical passage improvements have already been completed at all five major irrigation diversions in this lower reach, the grant is tied to the additional step of improving the actual instream flows needed to make those passage investments effective during critical migration periods.
The opportunity supports implementation of Phase I and Phase II of the Umatilla Basin Project, an exchange-based approach that uses Columbia River water to offset irrigation withdrawals in the Umatilla, thereby leaving more water in the Umatilla River for fish. In Phase I, Columbia River water is exchanged with the West Extension Irrigation District (WEID) so that instream flows historically diverted by WEID can remain in the river to provide fish passage flows below Three Mile Falls Diversion Dam. Phase II expands the same basic concept into three specific exchange components: first, exchanging Columbia River water with Hermiston Irrigation District (HID) so that flows HID historically diverted can instead support passage below river mile 28.5; second, exchanging Columbia River water with Stanfield Irrigation District (SID) so that flows SID historically diverted can support passage below river mile 32; and third, obtaining reservoir storage capacity in McKay Reservoir (associated with SID) so that stored water can be released strategically to improve fish passage during especially critical migration periods. Taken together, these exchanges are meant to stabilize and enhance flows in the lower river at times when fish need it most, complementing the already-completed diversion structure upgrades.
Administratively, this was posted as Funding Opportunity Number BOR PN 18 N008 under CFDA 15.519, categorized under Natural Resources, and offered as a grant with an award ceiling of $98,941 and an expectation of a single award. Eligibility was limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, aligning with the strong tribal interest and longstanding tribal involvement in fish restoration and water management in the Umatilla Basin. The opportunity was created May 16, 2018, with an original closing date of May 30, 2018. Overall, the grant is best understood as targeted support for carrying out the operational exchange and storage elements of the Umatilla Basin Project that keep more water in the Umatilla River when it matters most for recovering migratory fish runs.Apply for BOR PN 18 N008
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation - Pacific Northwest Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Umatilla Basin Project Act Exchange: Implementation Phases I & II" 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 May 16, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2018. (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 $98,941.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled The Umatilla Basin Project Act Exchange: Implementation Phases I and II.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Pacific Northwest Region).
What issue is this grant designed to address?
The grant targets long-running fish passage and river flow problems in the lower Umatilla River (Oregon). Historically, the lower 30 miles of the river were heavily diverted for agricultural irrigation, leaving too little water in the channel during key adult and juvenile migration windows. Those low-flow conditions contributed to the loss of salmon from the system and depressed summer steelhead populations.
What part of the Umatilla River is the focus of the work?
The work focuses on the lower Umatilla River, particularly the lower 30 miles, including areas downstream of key diversion locations referenced as below Three Mile Falls Diversion Dam and at/near river mile 28.5 and river mile 32.
How does this opportunity relate to fish passage improvements that have already been made?
Physical passage improvements have already been completed at all five major irrigation diversions in the lower river reach. This grant supports the additional step of improving the instream flows needed to make those passage improvements effective during critical migration periods.
What is the basic approach supported by this grant?
The opportunity supports an exchange-based approach that uses Columbia River water to offset irrigation withdrawals from the Umatilla River. By supplying Columbia River water to certain irrigation districts, more water can remain in the Umatilla River to improve fish passage and river flow conditions during important migration windows.
What phases of the Umatilla Basin Project are supported?
The grant supports implementation of Phase I and Phase II of the Umatilla Basin Project.
What happens in Phase I under this grant?
In Phase I, Columbia River water is exchanged with the West Extension Irrigation District (WEID). This allows instream flows that WEID historically diverted to remain in the Umatilla River, providing fish passage flows below Three Mile Falls Diversion Dam.
What are the three components of Phase II described in the opportunity?
Phase II expands the exchange concept through three specific components:
- Exchanging Columbia River water with the Hermiston Irrigation District (HID) so flows HID historically diverted can support passage below river mile 28.5.
- Exchanging Columbia River water with the Stanfield Irrigation District (SID) so flows SID historically diverted can support passage below river mile 32.
- Obtaining reservoir storage capacity in McKay Reservoir (associated with SID) so stored water can be released strategically to improve fish passage during especially critical migration periods.
How do the exchanges improve fish passage conditions?
By offsetting irrigation withdrawals using Columbia River water, the project aims to stabilize and enhance flows in the lower Umatilla River when fish need it most. These improved instream flows are intended to complement the already-completed diversion structure upgrades and make passage conditions workable during migration periods.
What species or fish populations are mentioned in connection with the problem this grant addresses?
The opportunity specifically references impacts to salmon (including loss from the system) and summer steelhead (depressed populations), tied to poor flow and passage conditions during migration windows.
Is this grant focused on construction of new diversion structures?
The information provided emphasizes that physical passage improvements at the five major diversion structures have already been completed. The grant is tied to improving instream flows through exchange and storage operations so those passage investments function effectively during critical migration periods.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR PN 18 N008.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.519.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Natural Resources.
What type of funding instrument is offered?
The opportunity is offered as a grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $98,941.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of a single award.
Who is eligible to apply based on the posting?
Eligibility was limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Why is eligibility limited to federally recognized tribal governments?
The posting aligns eligibility with strong tribal interest and longstanding tribal involvement in fish restoration and water management in the Umatilla Basin.
When was this funding opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on May 16, 2018, with an original closing date of May 30, 2018.
What is the overall purpose of funding in this specific opportunity?
Overall, the grant is targeted support for carrying out the operational exchange and storage elements of the Umatilla Basin Project that keep more water in the Umatilla River during critical times for recovering migratory fish runs.
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