Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR PN 18 N002
The Spring Hollow Road Repair and Rehabilitation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR PN 18 N002) is a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) program focused on fixing and stabilizing public access at the Spring Hollow Recreation Site on the Teton River, roughly 11 miles southeast of St. Anthony, Idaho, upstream of the former Teton Dam site. Spring Hollow is described as the only access point to the upper section of the Teton River, an area known for blue ribbon trout fishing and popular kayaking. Because this single access route serves both recreational users and agency personnel, the condition of the road and launch approach has become a safety, erosion, and management concern that BOR is seeking to address through grant funding.
The site has a complicated history tied to the original Teton Reservoir plan. BOR initially designed Spring Hollow as a formal recreation area that would support reservoir access, including a campground, a large parking area, restrooms on the canyon rim, and a concrete boat ramp leading to the reservoir. Construction began during the dam project, but the Teton Dam failure destroyed the ramp asset and halted further development. Over time, the intended facilities never materialized, and today there is no remaining evidence of the earlier campground or restroom plans. What exists now is a large gravel parking lot on the rim and a few concrete slabs that are remnants of the former boat ramp.
The main problem the grant targets is the current route down to the river. Instead of being an engineered access road, it is a user-created path that cuts across the hillside and does not follow the natural slope. The alignment includes a sharp bend that effectively bisects the hillside, creating a steep grade that channels storm runoff directly toward the river. That combination of poor design and heavy use has produced severe erosion and turned the approach into a safety hazard. Users encounter large boulders, loose rock, and gravel that reduce traction and make it difficult for tow vehicles and boat trailers to safely navigate the descent and launch area. In addition to public recreation, the access is used for BOR and partner administrative needs such as fish and wildlife surveys and monitoring, increasing the importance of a reliable and safer route.
Beyond road and slope stabilization, the opportunity also flags basic visitor infrastructure as an unmet need, specifically the absence of a restroom at a site that is experiencing growing use. The description notes that the location has become better known and more heavily visited as population and recreation pressures increase, including people moving into Idaho from the Jackson, Wyoming area and seeking river access. With only one access point to this stretch of river, higher visitation amplifies both safety risks and resource impacts, especially erosion and sediment movement associated with the steep, degraded route.
Administratively, this is a continuation-category grant under the Natural Resources funding activity area, listed under CFDA 15.524. Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, and the issuing agency is the Bureau of Reclamation. The posting indicates an award ceiling of $80,000, with an original closing date of 2018-02-27 and a creation date of 2018-02-13. The long-term management context is also spelled out: BOR has entered into a 20-year management agreement with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), under which IDFG is responsible for development, administration, operation, and maintenance at Spring Hollow. In practical terms, the grant is aimed at enabling needed rehabilitation work so the access route is safer, less erosive, and more sustainable for both public river users and ongoing agency management activities, while also addressing the lack of restroom facilities at a heavily used recreation site.Apply for BOR PN 18 N002
- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Spring Hollow Road Repair and Rehabilitation" 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 2018-02-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-02-27. (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 $80,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Spring Hollow Road Repair and Rehabilitation Grant (BOR PN 18 N002) - FAQs
What is the Spring Hollow Road Repair and Rehabilitation grant?
It is a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) grant opportunity focused on repairing and stabilizing public access at the Spring Hollow Recreation Site on the Teton River in Idaho. The project emphasis is on rehabilitating the steep, eroded route down to the river so it is safer, less damaging to the hillside, and more sustainable for ongoing use.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR PN 18 N002.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR).
Where is Spring Hollow Recreation Site located?
The site is on the Teton River, roughly 11 miles southeast of St. Anthony, Idaho, upstream of the former Teton Dam site.
Why is Spring Hollow considered an important access point?
Spring Hollow is described as the only access point to the upper section of the Teton River. That stretch is known for blue ribbon trout fishing and is also popular for kayaking, so the site serves a wide range of recreation users.
What problem is the grant primarily intended to solve?
The primary issue is the current route down to the river, which is not an engineered access road. It is a user-created path that cuts across the hillside and does not follow the natural slope, leading to severe erosion, storm runoff channeling toward the river, and safety hazards for vehicles and trailers.
What makes the current route down to the river unsafe?
The alignment includes a sharp bend that effectively bisects the hillside and creates a steep grade. Users encounter large boulders, loose rock, and gravel that reduce traction. These conditions make it difficult for tow vehicles and boat trailers to safely navigate the descent and launch approach.
How does the current access route contribute to erosion and resource impacts?
Because the route does not follow the natural slope and includes a steep grade, storm runoff is channeled directly toward the river. Heavy use combined with poor alignment accelerates erosion and increases sediment movement associated with the degraded hillside route.
Who uses the Spring Hollow access besides recreation visitors?
In addition to anglers and kayakers, the access route is used by BOR and partner agencies for administrative and resource management needs, including fish and wildlife surveys and monitoring.
Does the grant address needs beyond road repair?
Yes. The opportunity also identifies basic visitor infrastructure as an unmet need, specifically the absence of a restroom at a site experiencing growing use.
Why is a restroom identified as a need at Spring Hollow?
The description notes increased visitation as the location becomes better known and as population and recreation pressures rise, including people moving into Idaho from the Jackson, Wyoming area seeking river access. With growing use at the only access point to this river section, the lack of a restroom is flagged as a gap in basic visitor infrastructure.
How does Spring Hollow's history relate to the current conditions?
BOR originally designed Spring Hollow as a formal recreation area to support the planned Teton Reservoir, including a campground, large parking area, restrooms on the canyon rim, and a concrete boat ramp to the reservoir. Construction began during the dam project, but the Teton Dam failure destroyed the ramp asset and halted development. The intended facilities never materialized.
What facilities exist at the site today?
The current site includes a large gravel parking lot on the rim and a few concrete slabs that are remnants of the former boat ramp. The earlier campground and restroom plans are described as having no remaining evidence on the ground today.
What is the CFDA number and program area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.524 and is categorized under the Natural Resources funding activity area.
Is this a new grant or a continuation?
It is described as a continuation-category grant.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling shown in the posting is $80,000.
What were the key dates listed in the posting?
The creation date is listed as 2018-02-13, and the original closing date is listed as 2018-02-27.
Who manages Spring Hollow under the long-term agreement mentioned in the opportunity?
BOR has a 20-year management agreement with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). Under that agreement, IDFG is responsible for development, administration, operation, and maintenance at Spring Hollow.
How does the BOR-IDFG management agreement relate to the purpose of this grant?
The grant is aimed at enabling rehabilitation work so the access route is safer and less erosive, supporting sustainable public use and ongoing management needs consistent with the long-term operational and maintenance responsibilities assigned to IDFG under the 20-year agreement.
What outcomes is BOR seeking through this grant?
Based on the description, the intended outcomes include improved safety for vehicles and trailers using the descent and launch approach, reduced erosion and sediment movement on the hillside, and improved site sustainability for both recreation users and agency personnel. The opportunity also signals interest in addressing the absence of restroom facilities at a heavily used recreation site.
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