Central Valley, Trinity River Division, Trinity River Fish and Wildlife Management
Active
- Assistance listing
- 15.532
- Agency
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Bureau of Reclamation
Department of the Interior
- Grant awards
- 48 $76,788,930 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Trinity River Restoration Program
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 14-0680-0-1-300
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation funds fish and wildlife habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement activities in the Trinity River basin under CFDA 15.532, with the most recent award issued on August 3, 2023.
The program implements the 2000 Trinity River Mainstem Fishery Restoration Record of Decision through on-the-ground watershed and habitat restoration work, fish population monitoring, technical design support, and adaptive management. Funded activities include levee removal and floodplain reconnection, dam removal to restore fish passage, large wood habitat installation, sediment reduction projects, riparian restoration, fish weir operation and data collection, creel surveys, spawning surveys, and design and permitting work for restoration sites. The program specifically targets anadromous fish species—coho salmon and steelhead—in tributaries of the Trinity River between Lewiston Dam and Weitchpec, including the South Fork Trinity River. Recent awards show active support for both direct habitat work and associated monitoring and technical assistance infrastructure.
Portfolio activity shows uneven grant cadence in recent years, with 10 awards in 2018, 6 in 2021, 3 in 2017, 5 in 2016, and 1 in 2023. Forty-eight awards have been issued since 2006. The program mix consists predominantly of Project Grants (73 percent) with a smaller share of Cooperative Agreements (27 percent). The Bureau of Reclamation is the sole funding agency, obligating $76.8 million in federal dollars across all awards; non-federal cost-share brought combined total obligated to $81.8 million.
Recent representative awards illustrate the scope. Cooperative Agreement R23AC00401 to California Department of Fish and Wildlife ($2.7 million, awarded August 2023) funds adult salmon and steelhead population assessments, including fish weir operation, creel surveys, redd monitoring, and Trinity River Restoration Program technical assistance. Project Grant R22AP00027 to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($2.7 million, October 2021) administers competitive grants for on-the-ground habitat restoration actions reducing sediment delivery and improving watershed connectivity. Project Grant R19AV00012 to Yurok Tribe ($4.6 million, October 2018) and Project Grant R19AV00004 to Hoopa Valley Tribe ($10.4 million, October 2018) funded tribal fish population management activities.
No grant opportunities have been posted recently; the most recent solicitation (R21AS00232, due July 21, 2021) sought a single awardee to administer the Trinity River Restoration Program Watershed Grant Program, directing funds to habitat restoration in Trinity River tributaries between Lewiston Dam and Weitchpec. Eligible applicants under that opportunity included state and local governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments; subrecipients must meet the same qualification requirements.
Objective and description
- Objective
To address impacts of the Central Valley Project (CVP) on fish, wildlife, and associated habitats in the Trinity River basin of California by protecting, restoring, and enhancing such habitats and to address other identified adverse environmental imp
- Description
This is work that the federal government requires in order to implement the 2000 Trinity River Mainstem Fishery Restoration Record of Decision, including monitoring, modeling, design support, and other technical assistance.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
State and local entities, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other public institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, small businesses, profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, quasi- public nonprofit institutions/organizations, and other private institutions/organizations.
- Beneficiary eligibility
General public, public institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, small businesses, profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, quasi-public nonprofit institutions/organizations, and other private institutions/organizations.
- Uses of assistance
All funding is discretionary and intended for projects that support the goals and objectives of the Program and meet the requirements specified in the CVPIA and Record of Decision.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Proposals will be requested for projects of varying durations.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Environmental compliance for this program may be required depending on the scope of the specific project funded. This may result in the need for an environmental impact assessment or environmental impact statement prior to the commencement of project activities.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Evaluation criteria will vary according to project and will be included in the funding announcements posted on www.grants.gov.
- Award procedure
The number of awards, maximum funding amount per award, and areas of interest for which proposals will be considered, are determined on an annual basis and are dependent upon the annual appropriation from Congress. Proposals received in response to the FOA are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the FOA. The review team will consist of Federal personnel and qualified non-Federal personnel when specific expertise is required by the review team. The Bureau of Reclamation will make awards to the highest rated proposals based on the amount of funding available each year. The Bureau of Reclamation reserves the right to prioritize projects based on availability of funds and to ensure balance among the program objectives listed in the FOA.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be provided for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov.
- Renewals
If renewals or extensions are applicable to the project, this information will be included in the funding opportunity announcement. When renewals or extensions are applicable, continuation of funding for these activities is at the discretion of Congress and will be subject to availability of appropriated funds.
- Appeals
None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the Bureau of Reclamation will provide all applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity River Restoration Program Watershed Grant Program Administration | Closed | ||
| Trinity River Restoration | Closed | ||
| Trinity River Fisheries - Run Size Survey | Closed | ||
| Technical Assistance and Trinity Management Council (TMC) Support | Closed | ||
| Watershed Implementation | Closed | ||
| TMC Participation and Technical Support | Closed | ||
| Watershed Implemntation | Closed | ||
| Central Valley Prjoect Improvement Act FY 2016 | Closed | ||
| Watershed Rehabilitation and Sediment Control | Closed | ||
| Modification to Watershed Rehabilitation and Sediment Control | Closed | ||
| Watershed Rehabilitation and Sediment Source Control | Closed |
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Grant awards
Latest 10 of 48 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yurok Tribe | $30,836,090 | 40% |
| 2 | The Hoopa Valley Tribe | $26,032,861 | 34% |
| 3 | California Department Of Fish & Wildlife | $7,200,482 | 9% |
| 4 | National Fish And Wildlife Foundation | $2,715,000 | 4% |
| 5 | Trinity County Resource Conservation District | $1,426,496 | 2% |
| 6 | Northwest California Resource Conservation & Development Council | $838,203 | 1% |
| 7 | State Of California Department Of Water Resources | $449,759 | 1% |
| 8 | County Of Trinity | $278,396 | <1% |
| 9 | The Watershed Research And Training Center | $227,163 | <1% |
| 10 | Nor-El-Muk Band Of Wintu Indians Of Northern California | $157,642 | <1% |
10 of 11 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $955,627 |
| FY2024 | $875,691 |
| FY2023 | $1,667,708 |
| FY2022 | $2,099,694 |
| FY2021 | $1,510,305 |
| FY2020 | $265,225 |
| FY2019 | $12,142,790 |
| FY2018 | $14,474,783 |
| FY2017 | $9,953,010 |
| FY2016 | $8,979,764 |
| FY2015 | $8,517,598 |
| FY2014 | $8,716,535 |
| FY2010 | $2,437,409 |
| FY2009 | $961,941 |
| FY2008 | $2,995,851 |
| FY2007 | $235,000 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 15.532?
Assistance Listing 15.532 is Central Valley, Trinity River Division, Trinity River Fish and Wildlife Management, a federal grant program run by Bureau of Reclamation (Department of the Interior).
What is the CFDA number for Central Valley, Trinity River Division, Trinity River Fish and Wildlife Management?
Its CFDA number is 15.532: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 15.532 awarded?
48 grant awards under 15.532 have obligated $76,788,930 in federal funds to 11 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 15.532?
The recipients obligated the most under Central Valley, Trinity River Division, Trinity River Fish and Wildlife Management are Yurok Tribe ($30,836,090), The Hoopa Valley Tribe ($26,032,861) and California Department Of Fish & Wildlife ($7,200,482).
How much did 15.532 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 15.532 obligated $955,627 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 15.532?
No opportunity listed under 15.532 is open now. The latest, Trinity River Restoration Program Watershed Grant Program Administration, was posted on May 21, 2021.
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