Providing Water to At-Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes

All funding has been obligated; no new projects expected before the Desert Terminal Lakes authority terminates.

All funding has been obligated, if additional funding is realized, the following would apply: State and local public agencies, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals may submit a proposal which will be considered by Reclamation. Foreign entities and Federal agencies are not eligible to apply.

All funding has been obligated, if additional funding is realized, the following would apply: State and local entities, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other public institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, individuals, small businesses, profit organizations, private organizations, quasi-public nonprofit organizations, other private institutions/organization, general public, Native American organizations, higher education institutions, irrigation districts, municipal water authorities, farmers/ranchers/agriculture producers, and land/property owners.

The Desert Terminal Lakes authority has been extended to October 1, 2025; however no additional funding was included with the authority extension. All funding has been obligated, if additional funding is realized, the following would apply: (1) A detailed written technical proposal including background data regarding the applicant, technical approach proposed to accomplish the work, a scope of work that separates the work into major tasks, type of personnel implementing the proposal, experience in performing this type of work, benefits to be received by implementation of the project(s), environmental impact(s), timeline(s), the level of cooperation with other parties involved in the proposal, and other information that may be useful for proposal evaluation. (2) A detailed cost proposal by project including a budget covering labor categories, salaries and wages with estimated hours, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, subcontracts, indirect cost rates, other funding sources and commitments, cost-sharing, value of in-kind contributions of goods and services, and a narrative discussion. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Funding is directed to be used for terminal lakes and associated watersheds in the State of Nevada and California.

The Desert Terminal Lakes authority has been extended to October 1, 2025; however no additional funding was included with the authority extension. All funding has been obligated, if additional funding is realized, the following would apply: Funding is allowed for work that will be for the benefit of at-risk terminal lakes and to carry out research, support, and conservation activities for associated fish, wildlife, plant, and habitat resources in Nevada and California. An environmental NEPA document may be required depending on the nature of the proposal and its impact on the environment. Compliance with National Historic Preservation Act and Endangered Species Act may also be required. Pre-application Coordination: Although it is not mandatory, Reclamation strongly encourages offerors to submit a pre-proposal to eliminate the possibility of submitting a full proposal that would not be considered for award. The pre-proposal should describe 1) how the proposal will provide benefits to a terminal lake or associated watershed, 2) the quantity of water anticipated to be provided if part of the proposal or benefit to the associated riparian and watershed resources, 3) the associated estimated cost, 4) potential environmental impacts, 5) state, local and other permits or approvals needed to implement the proposal. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Payment terms vary by agreement awarded under this program.

All funding has been obligated, if additional funding is realized, the following would apply: Funding is allowed for work that will be for the benefit of at-risk terminal lakes and to carry out research, support, and conservation activities for associated fish, wildlife, plant, and habitat resources in Nevada and California. An environmental NEPA document may be required depending on the nature of the proposal and its impact on the environment. Compliance with National Historic Preservation Act and Endangered Species Act may also be required. Pre-application Coordination: Although it is not mandatory, Reclamation strongly encourages offerors to submit a pre-proposal to eliminate the possibility of submitting a full proposal that would not be considered for award. The pre-proposal should describe 1) how the proposal will provide benefits to a terminal lake or associated watershed, 2) the quantity of water anticipated to be provided if part of the proposal or benefit to the associated riparian and watershed resources, 3) the associated estimated cost, 4) potential environmental impacts, 5) state, local and other permits or approvals needed to implement the proposal.

All funding has been obligated, if additional funding is realized, the following would apply: Funding is allowed for work for the benefit of at-risk terminal lakes and to carry out research, support, and conservation activities for associated fish, wildlife, plant, and habitat resources in Nevada and California. For Summit Lake, Reclamation will only accept proposals from the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe, since the lake is entirely within the reservation boundaries and any proposal affecting the lake would need the consent of the Tribe; the exception is if DTL funding is reprogrammed in another DTL grant for Summit Lake. For all other terminal lakes, Reclamation may accept applications after the applicant provides enough pre-application information to Reclamation to assure that the proposed work will be for the benefit of at-risk natural desert terminal lakes and associated riparian and watershed resources in Nevada and California or fund designated activities, the associated cost is reasonable, and it is likely Reclamation can satisfy its federal Indian trust, endangered species, environmental, and other responsibilities. If funding becomes available, and sole source qualifications do not apply, discretionary funding opportunities will be posted. Submission of a complete technical proposal and a project budget proposal in accordance with the instructions in the FOA is mandatory. In addition, applicants must submit all applicable SF424 forms, which are referenced in the FOA.

All funding has been obligated, if additional funding is realized, evaluation factors may include, but are not limited to the following: 1) Mandatory: be for the benefit of at-risk terminal lakes and to carry out research, support, and conservation activities for associated fish, wildlife, plant, and habitat resources in Nevada and California or fund designated activities from legislative allocations.

Unless sole source qualifications apply, proposals will be evaluated using a merit-based review process.

Contact Reclamation for the range of time when proposals are approved or disapproved.

Additional funding for the program is at the discretion of Congress. Any request for a time extension must be in writing in accordance with the provisions stated in the agreement.

Reclamation will, however, provide all applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected.