Upper Klamath Basin Water Supply Alignment

To plan, implement, and administer programs to align water supplies and demand for irrigation water users associated with the Klamath Project, with a primary emphasis on programs developed or endorsed by local entities comprised of representatives of

The purpose is to fund activities that plan, implement, and administer programs to align water supplies and demand for irrigation water users associated with the Klamath Project, with a primary emphasis on programs developed or endorsed by local entities comprised of representatives of those water users.

Federal Interstate State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals) Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals - Sponsored organization Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals) Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments Minority group Small business (less than 500 employees) Profit organization Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals) Other private institutions/organizations Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations

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Activities must be conducted pursuant to the reclamation laws and subject to appropriations and required environmental reviews. Programs may not-- (A) foster groundwater use that results in groundwater level declines that, based on existing data from the United States Geological Survey, are more than appropriate in a critically dry year, taking into consideration the long-term sustainability of aquifers; (B) adversely affect compliance with applicable laws protecting fishery resources in Upper Klamath Lake and the Klamath River.

1 to 5 year duration period.

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.

Potential applicants receive information in meetings with Reclamation and/or as information is dispersed by Klamath Water Users Association, irrigation districts, etc. Applications should include the following: SF-424, SF-424A or B, SF-424C or D, Budget Proposal and Narrative, and a Project Statement of Work. Applications are submitted to Reclamation Klamath Basin Area Office.

Specific evaluation criteria will be included in the funding announcements posted on www.grants.gov.

All applications will be initially screened for eligibility and compliance with the requirements stated in the funding opportunity announcement. Applications passing this screening process will be forwarded for review by a proposal evaluation panel comprised of qualified experts in the program area (indicate whether reviewers are Federal and/or non-Federal personnel). Applications will be reviewed against the proposal evaluation criteria and any additional review factors stated in the funding announcement. Final selection will be determined by the Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, or regional officials, as applicable to the project.

Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Reclamation personnel listed as the point of contact in the funding announcement.

Projects may generally be renewed on an annual basis, not to exceed a total of 5 years. 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.

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.