Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR LC 18 N016
The Notice of Intent to Award to the Hopi Tribe (Funding Opportunity Number BOR LC 18 N016) is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary funding opportunity that supports the Hopi Tribe in developing a Clean Energy Plan tied to the transition away from the Navajo Generating Station (NGS). The Bureau of Reclamation, within the Department of the Interior, positions this effort as part of a longer federal analysis and planning track that began with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) evaluating renewable and other clean energy alternatives to NGS. The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expects to have an active role in supporting or coordinating aspects of the work rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
The background starts with Reclamation entering an interagency agreement with the Department of Energy to have NREL publish a June 2012 technical analysis titled "Navajo Generation Station and Clean-Energy Alternatives: Options for Renewables." That document is described as Phase I of a phased approach to explore possible future operating scenarios for NGS and identify options for clean energy alternatives. Phase I also recommended additional work, referred to as Phase II, indicating that the original analysis was intended to be expanded with deeper evaluation. In March 2013, Reclamation executed a follow-on interagency agreement with DOE to use NREL as a technical resource in tribal energy development planning activities. This later effort operated through a Technical Working Group agreement, which included a Department of the Interior commitment to complete the Phase II study using a framework that emphasized the intersection of water considerations, economic development, and renewable energy development.
A central point in the notice is that the Hopi Tribe is not a signatory to the NGS Settlement Agreement and is not a party to the Technical Working Group. Even so, the federal government determined the Tribe would be negatively affected because of its reliance on coal-related revenues tied to NGS. On that basis, technical assistance funding is being directed to the Hopi Tribe to support creation of a Clean Energy Plan that is not limited to power generation, but also integrates water and broader economic development goals. In other words, the plan is meant to help the Tribe navigate the financial and infrastructure impacts of the coal plant and associated coal revenue declining, while laying out feasible renewable energy pathways and related development strategies.
The urgency of the work increased after a key decision in February 2017, when NGS owners and participants formally decided not to continue operating the plant beyond 2019, consistent with operational scenarios in the 1969 NGS lease. The notice explains that the expected economic impacts of shutting down NGS at the end of 2019, combined with Interior commitments made under the 2013 Technical Working Group Agreement, changed both the timeline and the tasks needed to complete the Hopi Tribe's plan. As a result, the award described here represents a modification intended to expand the scope of work and increase the budget so the Clean Energy Plan can be completed before the NGS lease expires. The practical aim is to ensure the Tribe has a concrete, actionable plan in hand while the transition is still underway rather than after the window for coordinated decision-making has closed.
The stated objective of the modified effort is specific: to identify water resource development and management elements that can be served by renewable energy generation alternatives. That ties the clean energy transition directly to water infrastructure and water management needs, reflecting Reclamation's mission focus on water resources. It also signals that the plan is expected to connect renewable generation opportunities (such as solar or other renewables) with water-related projects or operations that require reliable power, potentially improving long-term sustainability and reducing dependence on legacy coal-related revenues.
Administratively, the opportunity was published by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, under CFDA 15.519, with an activity category listed as Environment. Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and the notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $200,000. The opportunity was created on August 28, 2018, with an original closing date of September 10, 2018, reinforcing that it is a targeted, time-sensitive action rather than an open-ended competitive program aimed at many applicants.Apply for BOR LC 18 N016
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award to the Hopi Tribe" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.519.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 28, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Notice of Intent to Award to the Hopi Tribe under Funding Opportunity Number BOR LC 18 N016. It is a Bureau of Reclamation (Department of the Interior) discretionary funding opportunity intended to support the Hopi Tribe in developing a Clean Energy Plan connected to the transition away from the Navajo Generating Station (NGS).
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to provide technical assistance funding to support the Hopi Tribe in creating a Clean Energy Plan. The plan is described as broader than just power generation and is intended to integrate renewable energy pathways with water considerations and wider economic development goals in response to the decline of coal-related revenues tied to NGS.
What is the stated objective of the modified effort?
The stated objective is to identify water resource development and management elements that can be served by renewable energy generation alternatives. This links renewable energy options to water infrastructure and water management needs that require reliable power.
How is this award structured (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the Bureau of Reclamation expects to have an active role in supporting or coordinating aspects of the work, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
Why is the Clean Energy Plan tied to the Navajo Generating Station (NGS)?
The notice positions the planning effort as part of the transition away from NGS, especially as coal-related revenues tied to NGS are expected to decline. The plan is meant to help the Hopi Tribe navigate financial and infrastructure impacts while identifying feasible clean energy and related development strategies.
What event increased the urgency of this work?
The notice cites a February 2017 decision by NGS owners and participants not to continue operating the plant beyond 2019, consistent with operating scenarios in the 1969 NGS lease. The expected economic impacts of shutting down NGS at the end of 2019 increased the urgency and affected the timeline for completing the Hopi Tribe's plan.
How does this opportunity relate to earlier federal analysis and planning?
The notice describes a longer federal analysis and planning track that began with work by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) evaluating renewable and other clean energy alternatives to NGS. It references a phased approach where Phase I produced a June 2012 technical analysis, and Phase I recommended additional work referred to as Phase II for deeper evaluation.
What is the June 2012 NREL document mentioned in the notice?
The notice describes a June 2012 NREL technical analysis titled "Navajo Generation Station and Clean-Energy Alternatives: Options for Renewables." It is characterized as Phase I of a phased approach to explore potential future operating scenarios for NGS and identify clean energy alternatives.
What is meant by Phase II in this context?
Phase II refers to additional work recommended by the Phase I analysis for deeper evaluation beyond the initial technical analysis. The notice indicates there was an intent to expand the original analysis with further study.
What happened in March 2013 that is relevant to this award?
In March 2013, Reclamation executed a follow-on interagency agreement with the Department of Energy to use NREL as a technical resource in tribal energy development planning activities. This later effort operated through a Technical Working Group agreement and included a Department of the Interior commitment to complete the Phase II study using a framework emphasizing the intersection of water considerations, economic development, and renewable energy development.
Is the Hopi Tribe part of the NGS Settlement Agreement or the Technical Working Group?
No. The notice states that the Hopi Tribe is not a signatory to the NGS Settlement Agreement and is not a party to the Technical Working Group.
If the Hopi Tribe is not a signatory, why is funding directed to the Hopi Tribe?
The notice explains that the federal government determined the Hopi Tribe would be negatively affected due to the Tribe's reliance on coal-related revenues tied to NGS. On that basis, technical assistance funding is being directed to support development of the Tribe's Clean Energy Plan.
What kinds of topics is the Clean Energy Plan expected to cover?
Based on the notice, the plan is expected to address renewable energy generation alternatives and connect them to water resource development and management needs. It is also described as integrating water considerations and broader economic development goals, and as supporting the Tribe in responding to financial and infrastructure impacts from declining coal-related revenues.
Is this opportunity a broad, competitive program open to many applicants?
No. The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) and is framed as a targeted, time-sensitive action.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.519.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category listed in the notice is Environment.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on August 28, 2018, and had an original closing date of September 10, 2018.
How does the notice describe the timeline sensitivity?
The notice emphasizes that the award represents a modification intended to expand the scope of work and increase the budget so the Clean Energy Plan can be completed before the NGS lease expires. The aim is to ensure the Tribe has an actionable plan while the transition is underway.
What does the notice say about changes to scope and budget?
The notice states that the award described represents a modification intended to expand the scope of work and increase the budget so the Clean Energy Plan can be completed before the NGS lease expires.
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