[Bureau of Reclamation](https://www.usbr.gov/)

October 17, 2025, 4:00 p.m. MST

Up to $300,000 total; single award; no cost-sharing required.

Supports advancing the design of a wetland to provide rearing habitat for endangered razorback sucker in the San Juan River Basin, building on an existing conceptual design.

Open to non-federal entities; cooperative agreement funding instrument.

--- ## Description This opportunity funds the development of a 60% design for a wetland project along the San Juan River, south of Bluff, Utah. The effort is part of the San Juan River Basin Endangered Fish Recovery Program, which focuses on recovering endangered species such as the Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker. The primary goal is to address the lack of rearing habitat for razorback sucker larvae—a key limiting factor for species recovery—by advancing a previously completed 30% conceptual design to a more detailed 60% design phase. The wetland will serve to entrain and rear larval razorback sucker, providing a critical non-flow alternative to support recruitment and long-term population stability. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: October 17, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. MST --- ## Funding Amount - **Total funding available:** $300,000 - **Award ceiling:** $300,000 - **Award floor:** $1 - **Estimated number of awards:** 1 - **Cost sharing/matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Non-federal entities (e.g., state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofits, academic institutions, and other non-federal organizations) - **Ineligible:** Federal agencies --- ## Application Process - **Registration:** Applicants must register with [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/) and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Registration can take two weeks or more; start early. - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). Search for Opportunity Number R25AS00295. - **Required documents:** Complete all forms in the Grants.gov workspace, including SF-424, SF-424A, project narrative, and detailed budget justification. - **Budget:** Prepare a detailed budget and narrative following 2 CFR 200 cost principles. See the [Budget Detail & Narrative template](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Budget%20Detail%20and%20Narrative_2025.xlsx) for guidance. - **Indirect costs:** Applicants may use a federally negotiated indirect cost rate or the 15% de minimis rate if no agreement exists. - **Support:** For Grants.gov technical support, call 1-800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov. --- ## Additional Information - **Funding instrument:** Cooperative Agreement (substantial involvement by the Bureau of Reclamation is anticipated) - **Purpose:** Advance the wetland design to provide critical rearing habitat for endangered fish species, specifically targeting the razorback sucker. - **Project location:** San Juan River, immediately south of Bluff, Utah. - **Program background:** The Recovery Program is a multi-agency partnership established to recover endangered fish species in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. - **No construction:** This award is for design work only, not for construction or implementation. --- ## External Links - [Full Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360289) - [Bureau of Reclamation](https://www.usbr.gov/) - [Budget Detail & Narrative Template (XLSX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Budget%20Detail%20and%20Narrative_2025.xlsx) - [Budget Narrative Guidance (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Budget%20Narrative%20Guidance%202025.pdf) - [Grant Application Guide (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Submission%20Instructions%20&%20Tips%20(2).pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Notes | |------------------|------------------------------|----------------------------| | Autumn Anderson | amanderson@usbr.gov | Bureau of Reclamation POC |

Bluff Wetland 60% Design

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