R21AS00275: Central Valley Project Conservation Program for Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Reclamation notices from 2021.
Bureau of Reclamation offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, businesses and individuals. It expected to make $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 19, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 18, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$3.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | February 18, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 19, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, businesses and individuals.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
Eligible applicants include State or local government agencies, private non-profit or for-profit organizations, individuals, and educational institutions. Applications from parties who have received a federal assistance award in the past may be evaluated based on past performance. At a minimum, this would include how well the applicant, as a previous award recipient, complied with requirements for submitting reports and other requirements in a complete and timely manner; communicated and coordinated on past projects between themselves and the awarding agency; complied with the terms and conditions of the previous grant agreement; and whether the award recipient was responsive to requested information in a timely manner.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Central Valley Project Conservation awards averaged $459,786; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (71% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The objective of the NOFO is to invite eligible applicants to submit applications for projects that benefit federally listed and other special-status species whose habitats and populations have been impacted by operation of the Central Valley Project (CVP). An additional objective is to ensure the award selection process is in compliance with competition requirements related to federal financial agreements, and to ensure public participation in the Central Valley Project Conservation Program (CVPCP).
Who has won Central Valley Project Conservation grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Central Valley Project Conservation (15.564) awarded $4.6 million across 10 grant awards, an average of $459,786 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Rangeland Trust | California | 3 | $2.4 million |
| Tule Basin Land & Water Conservation Trust | California | 1 | $991,674 |
| River Partners | California | 1 | $480,000 |
| California State University, Stanislaus | California | 1 | $478,630 |
| University of California, Davis | California | 1 | $403,189 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is R21AS00275 still open?
No. It closed on April 19, 2021.
Who can apply for Central Valley Project Conservation Program for Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022?
Bureau of Reclamation accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, businesses and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Central Valley Project Conservation Program for Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022?
Closed April 19, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $3.0 million in total.
Who has won Central Valley Project Conservation grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were California Rangeland Trust, Tule Basin Land & Water Conservation Trust, River Partners. The program made 10 awards worth $4.6 million in that time.
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