# Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program Grants for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/r21as00279-central-valley-project-improvement-act-habitat-restoration/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331746

> Bureau of Reclamation offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments. It expected to make $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 27, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | R21AS00279 |
| Agency | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 27, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.512 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township 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

The HRP has established a Priority Project Area map that delineates the specific area of California within which projects will be considered through this application. Applications for projects will not be considered that fall outside the boundaries of the program project area unless a clear “nexus” (relationship or connection) to the CVP is demonstrated in the application (see Section D.2.2, Page 11, CVP Nexus, for additional information). The Priority Project Area map can be viewed at: https://www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpcp/map/index.html.

## What the grant funds

The Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) Habitat Restoration Program (HRP) implements actions intended to protect, restore, and enhance special-status species (excluding fish) and their habitats affected by the CVP, with a special emphasis on federally listed species. The main objectives of the HRP are to: (1) protect and restore native habitats impacted by the CVP, (2) stabilize and improve populations of native species impacted by the CVP, and (3) assist with the recovery of federal and state listed species whose populations have been impacted by the CVP. The HRP funds a variety of actions that improve conditions for species and habitats impacted by the CVP, recognizing that a balanced set of actions is needed to meet program objectives. Emphasis is placed on certain kinds of activities considered critical to species’ protection and recovery. Applications for land protection, habitat restoration, research, and captive propagation and/or reintroduction projects will be considered for funding. (1) Land Protection: Protection of species or existing habitats impacted by the CVP through the purchase of fee title acquisition, conservation easements, and potentially other forms of protection on lands where threats to these lands are significant. At least 50 percent of HRP funds will be targeted towards this category of activity. The HRP cannot fund any protection project which would result in mitigation credits for the award recipient or the landowner. (2) Habitat Restoration: Restoration of CVP impacted habitats where restoration actions would markedly improve conditions for impacted species. The HRP cannot fund any restoration project which would result in mitigation credits for the award recipient or landowner. (3) Research: Research addressing status and habitat needs to facilitate listed species recovery. (4) Captive Propagation and/or Reintroduction: Captive propagation and/or reintroduction of listed species in order to increase numbers of individuals in a population. The objective of this 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 CVP and implementation of the CVPIA. 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 HRP.

## Questions people ask

### Is R21AS00279 still open?

No. It closed on April 27, 2021.

### Who can apply for Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program Grants for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022?

Bureau of Reclamation accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program Grants for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022?

Closed April 27, 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 $1.0 million in total.

### Who has won Central Valley Improvement Act, Title XXXIV grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were State of California Department of Water Resources, Reclamation District 108, University of California, Davis. The program made 58 awards worth $282 million in that time.