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BPA 2011 Grant Solicitation/Request for Proposals
Tribal Program Goals and Objectives
Bonneville Power Administration is requesting proposals from federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations located within the BPA service territory that support tribal youth education programs in the advancement of science, technology, engineering and math. Tribal proposals that include development of science, technology, engineering, and math youth camps, and/or post-secondary school level proposals designed to strengthen the human capital capacity of tribes, promote government to government relationships, and increase opportunities for partnerships and mutual benefits in the operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System, Federal Columbia River Transmission System, or the integrated Fish and Wildlife Program are preferred.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, proposals must be less than $10,000.00. Preference will be given to proposals that include tribal cost-share.
Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must provide the information requested in the attached Application including: responses in the application to the following categories: . Contact Information . Project/Event Description . Statement of Need . Total Project Budget . Amount of Assistance requested of BPA . Amounts and Sources of other Contributions, and . Estimated Start and Completion Dates. Unless publicly available or otherwise available under the Freedom of Information Act, information submitted shall be used for evaluation purposes only and shall not be disclosed outside of BPA without the applicant's approval. Application & Sample Application (attachment)
How Proposals are Evaluated
Applications will be evaluated in a timely and objective manner by an agency grant approval team and subject matter experts selected by the Tribal Program Office. Recipients shall be selected on the likelihood of successfully meeting FY11 Tribal Program Office education goals. Rating Sheet (attachment)
Terms and Conditions of Award
The Tribal Program Office may fund all or part of a proposed project. Funds provided by BPA may be utilized until fully expended. Payment will be made up front by electronic fund transfer.
Time Schedule and Point of Contact
Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2011. Please contact Nathan Dexter at (503) 230-7306, or by email nldexter@bpa.gov for further information.
Please forward completed applications to:
Nathan Dexter, Tribal Affairs Manager Department of Energy Bonneville Power Administration - Tribal Program Office, DKT P.O. Box 3621 Portland OR, 97208-3621
Cost Share Preference:
Applications identifying additional cost share partners are preferred.
Evaluation Criteria:
Applications will be evaluated on each of the following criteria and rated on a scale of 1-5 by the evaluation team.
- The proposed event maximizes impact and effectiveness of the agency to build and maintain strong government to government relationships.
- The proposed activity supports agency-wide strategic objectives.
- The proposed project promotes excellence in education - and provides tribal student activities that are implemented in a culturally appropriate manner.
- The proposed educational project encourages volunteerism and giving back to the community.
- The proposed educational project adds value to the sovereign tribes we serve and has a positive return to BPA.
Evaluation Team Members
An Evaluation Team of subject matter experts will be nominated, as appropriate, after the March 15, solicitation period deadline occurs and the technical aspect of applications is known.
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Tribal Electric Utility
Systems Training
Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2011
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Tribal Affairs