Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR MP 19 N001
The Friant-Kern Canal Capacity Correction Project is a Bureau of Reclamation (U.S. Department of the Interior) financial assistance effort that plans to fund major repair and capacity-restoration work on the Friant-Kern Canal (FKC), a critical water conveyance facility in California. The opportunity is issued as a Cooperative Agreement (not a typical open, competitive grant solicitation) and is tied to federal authorities including CFDA 15.555 and several specific statutes and settlement obligations, most notably provisions connected to the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11), Public Law 114-322, and the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement (CIV No. S-88-1658-LKK/GGH). In practical terms, this funding is framed as part of Reclamation's role and responsibilities to support canal performance and associated restoration and water management commitments.
Funding for the agreement is estimated at a total of $9,834,945, with Reclamation providing $5,018,833 in Fiscal Year 2019. The notice indicates an expectation of a single award and states Reclamation intends to issue the cooperative agreement specifically to the Friant Water Authority. Because it is a notice of intent to award and not a request for competitive proposals, the government retains discretion to proceed without competition under the cited departmental policy (Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4)). The original posting dates show it was created on December 11, 2018, with an original closing date of December 28, 2018, reflecting the administrative window for this intent notice rather than a broad applicant competition.
The project scope is organized around several tiers of work meant to address both immediate operational risks and long-term capacity limitations caused primarily by subsidence and related structural issues. First, "Immediate Repair Work" focuses on quick-response actions intended to slow or temporarily mitigate further capacity reductions. The described near-term construction includes raising canal lining over several miles, sealing bridge underlayment and liner joints, and treating known seepage problem areas, all aimed at stabilizing the system and preventing additional deterioration while larger fixes are developed or implemented.
Second, "Subsidence Correction Work" targets the partial restoration of canal capacity that has been lost due to land subsidence. The notice describes a partial restoration range between roughly 2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) and 3,500 cfs, which aligns with the canal's common operating range when subsidence restrictions are in effect. This element is essentially about recovering practical throughput where full restoration may not yet be achievable across all constraints.
Third, "Capacity Correction Work" represents the full, long-range objective: restoring the canal's original design maximum capacity up to 4,000 cfs through the affected section. The notice specifically points to the FKC Middle Reach from Milepost (MP) 88 to MP 122 and describes the aim as fully correcting the design deficiency in that reach. This is the core performance target, meant to return the system to its intended conveyance capability and improve reliability during high-demand or high-flow operational periods.
Beyond construction and hydraulic capacity goals, the notice also emphasizes "Noninterference" as a project requirement. This means the work must be planned and executed in a way that does not disrupt existing programs, planned programs, or other work occurring along the full length of the Friant-Kern Canal. In other words, coordination and sequencing are treated as key deliverables so that canal operations and parallel initiatives are not negatively impacted.
Finally, the project includes a "Storage" component focused on designing (and eventually constructing) long-term alternatives that enable full operational capability during wet-season operations. The stated benefit is increased usable storage space at Millerton Reservoir during important times of the water year, which implies improved flexibility to move and store water when hydrologic conditions allow. While the notice does not spell out specific storage alternatives, it clearly signals that the program is not only about fixing conveyance constraints but also about restoring broader system performance and operational resilience.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized under discretionary financial assistance, with an activity category of Natural Resources. The eligible applicant types listed in the source data include state governments, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and individuals; however, the notice itself makes clear this particular action is intended for a specific recipient (Friant Water Authority) and is not being opened for competitive proposal submissions. For questions, the notice directs inquiries to Christina Munoz, Grants Management Specialist, at cmunoz@usbr.gov.Apply for BOR MP 19 N001
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Friant-Kern Canal Capacity Correction Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.555.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 11, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 28, 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 $9,834,945.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Individuals.
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