Montana Invasive Mussels Inspection/Decontamination Station Improvements at Tiber and Canyon Ferry Reservoirs | BOR GP 18 N010

Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR GP 18 N010

The grant opportunity titled "Montana Invasive Mussels Inspection/Decontamination Station Improvements at Tiber and Canyon Ferry Reservoirs" is a discretionary grant notice issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It was published as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning the Bureau of Reclamation is publicly stating its plan to direct funding to a specific recipient rather than running a broad competitive process. The stated purpose of the award is to support improvements to invasive mussel inspection and decontamination stations at two major Montana water bodies: Tiber Reservoir and Canyon Ferry Reservoir. These stations are typically used to inspect watercraft and related equipment and, when needed, decontaminate them to reduce the risk of introducing or spreading invasive mussels such as zebra and quagga mussels, which can damage aquatic ecosystems and water infrastructure and create costly long-term management problems.

The funding opportunity number is BOR GP 18 N010, and it falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category. The assistance listing (CFDA) number is 15.517, which corresponds to Bureau of Reclamation assistance programs. The funding instrument is a grant, with an award ceiling listed at $550,000, and the Bureau anticipated making one award in total. The opportunity was created on July 13, 2018, with an original closing date of July 27, 2018, reflecting a short window consistent with a notice that signals an intended award rather than soliciting multiple competing applications. While the eligibility field is broadly labeled "Others" with a note to see additional eligibility details, the description makes clear that the intended recipient is Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

In practical terms, the grant is focused on strengthening on-the-ground prevention capacity at these reservoir sites by improving inspection and decontamination station infrastructure and operations. While the notice does not list specific line-item projects, "station improvements" commonly include upgrades such as better traffic flow and site layouts for inspections, enhanced decontamination equipment and water heating systems, improved containment and wastewater handling, additional signage and public information features, and other facility enhancements that allow staff to process boats more safely and efficiently. The overall outcome the Bureau is aiming for is reduced likelihood of invasive mussel introduction and spread at high-use access points, helping protect reservoir ecosystems, recreation, and water delivery or hydropower infrastructure that could be impacted by mussel fouling.

• The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Montana Invasive Mussels Inspection/Decontamination Station Improvements at Tiber and Canyon Ferry Reservoirs" 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 Jul 13, 2018.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 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 $550,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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