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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Feasibility and Environmental Studies for Federal Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Authority Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.504 Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 6, 2011 and posted on Jun 24, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- State, regional, or local authorities Indian tribes or tribal organizations or other entities such as a water district, wastewater district, or rural water district. Applicants must be located within the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program study area.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Feasibility and Environmental Studies opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R11AF20020) is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region. It supports early-stage project development work, specifically feasibility studies and environmental studies, for projects that fall under the federal Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program (CFDA 15.504). The overall purpose is to encourage practical water conservation, water reuse, and water recycling efforts that strengthen local and regional water supply reliability, particularly in areas where traditional water supplies are constrained or vulnerable to drought and variability.
Funding is offered through grants or cooperative agreements, with an estimated total program amount of $2.1 million and an expectation of up to 10 awards. Individual awards can be as small as $5,000 (award floor) and as large as $1,500,000 (award ceiling). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal funds or other eligible match resources as part of the overall project budget. The funding activity category is listed as Environment, consistent with the program emphasis on sustainable water resource management and improved resilience through recycling and reuse.
Eligibility is focused on public and community-serving entities tied to water and wastewater management. Eligible applicants include state, regional, or local authorities; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and other entities such as water districts, wastewater districts, or rural water districts. A key restriction is geographic: applicants must be located within the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program study area. The notice also flags that the "EligibleApplicants" field is labeled "Others" and directs readers to the FOA text for clarifying details, so prospective applicants would need to confirm any additional eligibility conditions in the full announcement.
Administratively, the announcement notes that Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is required, which at the time was the federal vendor/applicant registration system used for award processing and eligibility verification. Applicants would need to ensure their CCR registration was active and accurate to avoid delays or disqualification. The timeline in the announcement is short: the opportunity was posted June 24, 2011, with a closing date of July 13, 2011, and an archive date of July 14, 2011, indicating a limited submission window for proposals.
For official questions and assistance, BOR identified Maria E. Castaneda as the point of contact. Inquiries could be submitted by email to mcastaneda@usbr.gov, and phone assistance was available at 916-978-5148. The announcement also notes that if an applicant had trouble accessing the full posting electronically, they could contact the same grants officer for help.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Feasibility and Environmental Studies opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region. The announcement supports early-stage project development work focused on feasibility studies and environmental studies for eligible water recycling and reuse projects.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R11AF20020.
Which federal office is administering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region.
What program does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity supports projects under the federal Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program, listed as CFDA 15.504.
What types of activities does this funding support?
The funding is intended for early-stage project development work, specifically feasibility studies and environmental studies related to water reclamation, water reuse, and water recycling projects.
What is the overall purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to encourage practical water conservation, water reuse, and water recycling efforts that strengthen local and regional water supply reliability, particularly in areas where traditional water supplies are constrained or vulnerable to drought and variability.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Environment, reflecting the emphasis on sustainable water resource management and improved resilience through recycling and reuse.
What types of federal funding instruments may be used?
Funding may be provided through grants or cooperative agreements.
How much total funding is estimated to be available under this opportunity?
The estimated total program amount is $2.1 million.
How many awards does BOR expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expectation of up to 10 awards.
What is the minimum possible award amount?
The award floor is $5,000.
What is the maximum possible award amount?
The award ceiling is $1,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal funds or other eligible match resources as part of the overall project budget.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on public and community-serving entities tied to water and wastewater management. Eligible applicants include state, regional, or local authorities; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and other entities such as water districts, wastewater districts, or rural water districts.
Are there geographic eligibility requirements?
Yes. Applicants must be located within the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program study area.
The notice lists EligibleApplicants as "Others." What does that mean?
The announcement notes that the "EligibleApplicants" field is labeled "Others" and directs readers to the FOA text for clarifying details. Prospective applicants would need to confirm any additional eligibility conditions in the full announcement.
Is registration in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) required?
Yes. The announcement states that Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is required for award processing and eligibility verification, and applicants would need to ensure their registration is active and accurate to avoid delays or disqualification.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 24, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed in the announcement is July 13, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed in the announcement is July 14, 2011.
How long was the submission window?
Based on the posted date (June 24, 2011) and closing date (July 13, 2011), the submission window was limited and relatively short.
Who is the point of contact for official questions about this opportunity?
The point of contact identified by BOR is Maria E. Castaneda.
How can applicants contact the point of contact?
Inquiries can be submitted by email to mcastaneda@usbr.gov, and phone assistance is available at 916-978-5148.
What should an applicant do if they cannot access the full posting electronically?
The announcement states that applicants having trouble accessing the full posting electronically can contact the same grants officer (Maria E. Castaneda) for help.
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