Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR UC 18 N017
The grant opportunity titled "New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission Assistance for Implementation of the Middle Rio Grande Biological Opinion" is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on helping carry out the requirements of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Opinion (BO) issued on December 2, 2016. That BO provides the Endangered Species Act (ESA) framework and compliance coverage tied to Reclamation's operations and related water management actions on the Middle Rio Grande. New Mexico, through the Office of the State Engineer, the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC), and the Attorney General's Office, participated in the consultation that led to the BO specifically so the state could obtain ESA coverage for its own water-related actions. Because NMISC is a partner in the BO, its participation is positioned as essential to maintaining ongoing ESA compliance while river and water projects continue.
The work funded under this opportunity is centered on NMISC providing services and on-the-ground support to Reclamation to jointly implement the BO's conservation measures. The activities described include habitat restoration actions in and along the river corridor, improvements to fish passage so native species can move through the system more effectively, and adaptive management efforts that allow operations and restoration strategies to be adjusted based on what monitoring shows over time. The opportunity also emphasizes monitoring, data collection, and coordination, reflecting that BO implementation is not a single construction project but a continuing program that relies on measuring biological and habitat conditions, tracking outcomes, and using shared data to guide decisions. A major element of the scope is coordination with the many stakeholders on the Middle Rio Grande, recognizing that successful ESA compliance and species recovery work in this basin typically involves multiple agencies, water and irrigation interests, local governments, and conservation partners.
The public purpose of the grant is explicitly tied to conserving and protecting listed species that depend on the Middle Rio Grande ecosystem. The targeted species include the endangered Rio Grande silvery minnow and the endangered Southwestern willow flycatcher, as well as the threatened Western yellow-billed cuckoo. In practical terms, the grant supports actions meant to improve aquatic habitat conditions and connectivity for the minnow, and to protect or enhance riparian habitat conditions that support nesting and foraging needs for the flycatcher and cuckoo. By funding NMISC's assistance to Reclamation, the program is framed as a way to keep water management actions aligned with ESA requirements while advancing species conservation commitments laid out in the 2016 BO.
Administratively, the opportunity number is BOR UC 18 N017, and it falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category with CFDA number 15.517. The funding instrument is a grant, and eligibility is limited to state governments, which fits the role of NMISC as the state entity providing the assistance. The award ceiling is listed as $1,050,000, with one expected award, indicating a single recipient and a single primary award rather than a competitive pool of many grantees. The posting shows a creation date of August 30, 2018, with an original closing date of September 13, 2018, which signals a short application window typical of targeted, partner-specific implementation funding tied to an existing interagency compliance framework.Apply for BOR UC 18 N017
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission Assistance for Implementation of the Middle Rio Grande Biological Opinion" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 30, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 13, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,050,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission Assistance for Implementation of the Middle Rio Grande Biological Opinion."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding supports New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) assistance to the Bureau of Reclamation to help implement conservation measures required by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Opinion (BO) for the Middle Rio Grande. The public purpose is to conserve and protect listed species associated with the Middle Rio Grande ecosystem while maintaining Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance for ongoing river and water management activities.
What Biological Opinion does this grant relate to?
The opportunity is tied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Opinion issued on December 2, 2016, which provides the ESA framework and compliance coverage connected to Reclamation operations and related water management actions on the Middle Rio Grande.
Why is NMISC involved in this Biological Opinion?
New Mexico, through the Office of the State Engineer, NMISC, and the Attorney General's Office, participated in the consultation that led to the 2016 BO so the state could obtain ESA coverage for its own water-related actions. NMISC is described as a partner in the BO, and its participation is presented as essential to maintaining ongoing ESA compliance while projects and operations continue.
What kinds of activities are expected to be funded?
The funded work centers on NMISC providing services and on-the-ground support to Reclamation to jointly implement BO conservation measures. Activities described include:
- Habitat restoration actions in and along the Middle Rio Grande river corridor
- Improvements to fish passage to support native species movement and system connectivity
- Adaptive management efforts, where operations and restoration strategies are adjusted based on monitoring results over time
- Monitoring and data collection to measure biological and habitat conditions and track outcomes
- Coordination among stakeholders across the Middle Rio Grande basin
Is this a one-time construction project or an ongoing program?
Based on the description, it is framed as a continuing program rather than a single construction project. Implementation relies on ongoing monitoring, measuring biological and habitat conditions, tracking outcomes, and using shared data to guide decisions over time.
Which listed species are specifically targeted by the grant's public purpose?
The targeted species include:
- Rio Grande silvery minnow (endangered)
- Southwestern willow flycatcher (endangered)
- Western yellow-billed cuckoo (threatened)
How do the funded actions relate to the Rio Grande silvery minnow?
The grant supports actions intended to improve aquatic habitat conditions and connectivity for the Rio Grande silvery minnow, including measures such as fish passage improvements and habitat restoration within the river corridor.
How do the funded actions relate to the Southwestern willow flycatcher and Western yellow-billed cuckoo?
The grant supports actions intended to protect or enhance riparian habitat conditions that support nesting and foraging needs for the Southwestern willow flycatcher and the Western yellow-billed cuckoo.
What is emphasized besides habitat and fish passage work?
The opportunity places emphasis on monitoring, data collection, and coordination. This reflects that BO implementation depends on gathering and sharing data, tracking habitat and biological outcomes, and coordinating decisions across multiple parties involved in Middle Rio Grande water and river management.
Who are the stakeholders referenced for coordination?
The grant notes coordination with many Middle Rio Grande stakeholders and recognizes that ESA compliance and recovery work in the basin typically involves multiple agencies, water and irrigation interests, local governments, and conservation partners.
What is the funding activity category?
The posting places this opportunity under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is BOR UC 18 N017.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.517.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. This matches the role of NMISC as the state entity providing assistance.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,050,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected, indicating a single recipient and a single primary award rather than a large competitive pool of many grantees.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the application dates?
The posting shows a creation date of August 30, 2018, with an original closing date of September 13, 2018. The short window suggests targeted, partner-specific implementation funding tied to an existing interagency ESA compliance framework.
How does this grant support ESA compliance?
The grant is framed as supporting NMISC assistance to Reclamation so BO conservation measures can be implemented, helping keep river and water management actions aligned with ESA requirements while advancing the species conservation commitments set out in the 2016 BO.
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