Upper San Pedro Partnership Support

 

To assist in the execution of the Upper San Pedro Partnerships (hereafter referred to as Partnership) long-range planning document, the mission of which is to meet the long-term water needs of the Sierra Vista (SV) Subwatershed by achieving sustainable yield of the regional aquifer: 1) preserve the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), and 2) ensure the long-term viability of Fort Huachuca.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
12.987
Federal Agency/Office
Department of The Army, Acc-Apg, Department of Defense
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2021 Water Mitigation, Water Projected Outreach, Microgravity Monitoring of Aquifer Storage, Microgravity Survey, Aquifer Water Level Monitoring, Flume Instrumentation & Monitoring, Water Sustainability Study.
Fiscal Year 2023 Water Mitigation, Water Projected Outreach, Microgravity Monitoring of Aquifer Storage, Microgravity Survey, Aquifer Water Level Monitoring, Flume Monitoring, Water Sustainability Study.
Authorization
Cooperative Agreements for Land Management on Department of Defense Installations, Title Sikes Act, Part 670c-1, Section 103a
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Solicit and award cooperative agreement for implementing water conservation, reuse, or recharge projects in support of Endangered Species Act compliance in the SV subwatershed of the Upper San Pedro Basin. Projects may include design/construction of rainwater harvesting systems, stormwater recharge systems, installation of water conservation devices, and other measures to reduce groundwater usage or increase aquifer recharge in the SV subwatershed. Administer the Partnership's Water Conservation Business Grant Program to include issuing grant funds to those businesses and institutions that are selected by the Partnership's Retail Work Group to receive a water conservation business grant or to those businesses that provide labor and/or materials to implement grant projects.
Beneficiary Eligibility
This effort supports long-range water conservation for the Sierra Vista subwatershed through the use of the Upper San Pedro Partnership Agreement.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. This is a direct award to the City of Sierra Vista who is responsible for managing the Upper San Pedro Partnership.
Award Procedure
Limited to the Upper San Pedro Partnership for water conservation efforts. The Upper San Pedro Partnership is managed by the City of Sierra Vista on behalf of Fort Huachuca, Arizona. https://uppersanpedropartnership.org/
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
This is a direct award to the City of Sierra Vista who is responsible for managing the Upper San Pedro Partnership.
How may assistance be used?
1. Water Conservation-Provide water conservation outreach to residents of the SV subwatershed by conducting residential and business on-site visits, workshops, tours, school programs, media outreach, newsletters and email alerts, and information tables. 2. Water Mitigation Project Implementation-Solicit and award projects/contracts for implementing water conservation, reuse, or recharge projects in support of Endangered Species Act compliance in the SV subwatershed of the Upper San Pedro Basin. Projects may include design/construction of rainwater harvesting systems, stormwater recharge systems, installation of water conservation devices, and other measures to reduce groundwater usage or increase aquifer recharge in the SV subwatershed. 3. Water Conservation Business Grant Program-Administer the Partnership’s Water Conservation Business Grant Program to include issuing grant funds to those businesses and institutions that are selected by the Partnership’s Retail Work Group to receive a water conservation business grant or to those businesses that provide labor and/or materials to implement grant projects.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Government oversight will be provided by an Assistance Agreements Officer.
Auditing
Will adhere to 2 CFR 200 Subpart F as applicable.
Records
All submitted reports need to be retained for at least 12 months after the closeout date.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
12 month restriction. Based on funding availability.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Douglas S. Kirby
ACC-APG
Huachuca Division
Fort Huachuca DOC Operations
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670-2748 US
douglas.s.kirby.civ@army.mil
Phone: 5205331514
Website Address
https://uppersanpedropartnership.org/
Financial Information
Account Identification
21-2020-0-0-131
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$15,000.00; FY 23 est $30,000.00; FY 24 est $60,000.00; FY 21$15,000.00; FY 20$100,000.00; FY 19$100,000.00; FY 17$100,000.00; FY 18 est $200,000.00; FY 16$50,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Prior to COVID, average assistance has historically been $100,000, however that has recently been reduced to $15,000 - $20,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2023 Water Mitigation, Water Projected Outreach, Microgravity Monitoring of Aquifer Storage, Microgravity Survey, Aquifer Water Level Monitoring, Flume Instrumentation & Monitoring, Water Sustainability Study.

 



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