Prineville Reservoir Recreation Operations & Maintenance | BOR PN 17 N012

Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR PN 17 N012

The Prineville Reservoir Recreation Operations and Maintenance grant is a Bureau of Reclamation funding opportunity intended to support day-to-day operation, maintenance, and resource stewardship of federal outdoor recreation facilities at Prineville Reservoir. The work is to be carried out by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), which has an established history of maintaining the site to keep facilities functional, extend the life of equipment, meet public safety expectations, and ensure visitors have access to common reservoir recreation activities such as hiking, boating and other water use, camping, and fishing. A central theme of the opportunity is keeping the recreation areas open, safe, and usable while also protecting the natural resources that make the site valuable in the first place.

A major focus of the scope is routine, on-the-ground management. OPRD staff are expected to operate and maintain Reclamation-owned recreation facilities on a daily basis, providing consistent presence and oversight at the reservoir. The work is guided by an existing resource management plan and lease agreement between Reclamation and OPRD (Lease Agreement No. 10-07-10-L1766), which is intended to define how the area will be managed and maintained. The award supports practical operational needs like cleaning and upkeep of public-use areas, maintaining access and infrastructure, and addressing issues that affect visitor safety and facility longevity.

The opportunity also emphasizes environmental protection and responsible land management, particularly measures aimed at preventing or reducing the spread of noxious weeds and other pests. These invasive species controls are framed as important not only for the reservoir landscape itself, but also for surrounding agriculture, public health, and soil and water conservation. Alongside recreation operations, the grant reinforces stewardship actions that protect fish and wildlife habitat and preserve the condition of trails and waterways, reflecting a balanced approach between public use and conservation.

The stated operations and maintenance objectives include monitoring, maintaining, and protecting natural and facility resources; providing safe and clean facilities and reliable access to recreational areas; and offering security for the general public. The objectives also highlight improved stewardship through OPRD's daily presence, added protection and enhancement of facilities, and better communication with visitors. In practical terms, this points to a program where staff visibility, preventative maintenance, and timely response to issues are treated as key tools for reducing damage, improving visitor experience, and protecting the reservoir's resources over time.

From an administrative and oversight perspective, Reclamation does not anticipate substantial federal involvement in carrying out the on-site work funded by the award. Instead, Reclamation's role is expected to remain within normal federal stewardship responsibilities, such as monitoring project performance and providing technical assistance if requested by the recipient. This structure suggests the state agency is intended to lead implementation, with Reclamation providing standard oversight rather than directing daily operations.

In the published opportunity details, the Funding Opportunity Number is BOR PN 17 N012, and the instrument type is a grant categorized under Natural Resources (CFDA 15.524). The opportunity is listed as mandatory and is limited to eligible applicants that are state governments. The posted award ceiling is $880,000, with an original closing date of September 1, 2017, and a creation date of August 25, 2017.

• The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Prineville Reservoir Recreation Operations & Maintenance" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.524.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2017-08-25.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-09-01. (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 $880,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: State governments.

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