The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a grant agreement to Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR), for Walker Basin Water Rights Administration, under the authority of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 15.508, Agricultural Act of 2014, Title II, Section 2507, Public Law 113-79, Enacted February 7, 2014. Estimated total amount of agreement is $350,000.00. The objectives of the project are for work related to required State of Nevada water right hearings for processing National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) transfer applications, including significant time required to prepare for and conduct hearings and review tens to hundreds of technical supporting documents. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R15AN20004 for additional information) A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4) is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Vivian Davis/Grants Management Specialist, by e-mail at vdavis@usbr.gov