This grant is for designing and getting permits for the partial removal of an old weir and building a rock ramp to improve water flow and fish passage at the Butte Creek Sutter Bypass. It's a project by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help conserve fish and aquatic habitats.
Who it's for: This grant is open to anyone who can handle the design and permitting work for the weir improvement project. It's particularly suitable for organizations with experience in environmental engineering, water management, and habitat conservation.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in environmental design and permitting
- Inability to meet minimum flow agreement requirements
- Failure to comply with Fish and Wildlife Service standards
- Incomplete application submission
- Missing required documents
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Proof of experience in similar projects
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Timeline for project completion
- Environmental impact assessment
- Permitting strategy
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Organizational background information
- Compliance with federal regulations
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Adhere to minimum flow agreement requirements
- Coordinate with local and federal agencies
- Prepare for potential environmental impact assessments
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to all applicants without restrictions. This means any individual or organization with the capability to undertake the design and permitting work for the weir improvement project can apply. However, it is particularly suitable for those with experience in environmental engineering, water management, and habitat conservation.
Overview
This grant is open to anyone who can handle the design and permitting work for the weir improvement project. It's particularly suitable for organizations with experience in environmental engineering, water management, and habitat conservation.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in environmental design and permitting
- Inability to meet minimum flow agreement requirements
- Failure to comply with Fish and Wildlife Service standards
- Incomplete application submission
- Missing required documents
Use of Funds
The funds can be used for designing the weir removal and rock ramp construction, obtaining necessary permits, and ensuring the project meets water flow and fish passage requirements.
Total Program Funding
$850,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 20, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 19, 2026(36 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 1, 2026
- Last Updated
- Jun 1, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review the grant requirements and guidelines
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather proof of relevant experience
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Outline a clear timeline for project completion
- Conduct an environmental impact assessment
- Plan a permitting strategy
- Compile organizational background information
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Submit the completed application by the deadline