Opportunity Information: Apply for R16 FOA DO 009
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- The DOI-BOR in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Fiscal Year 2016 Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.506.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 15, 2015 and posted on Dec 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 08, 2016. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Fiscal Year 2016 Research opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR). It is designed to build practical research partnerships with private industry, universities, water utilities, and other organizations to tackle a wide range of desalting and water purification challenges. The core idea behind the program is to support early-stage work that has broad public value, especially in cases where the private sector cannot reasonably justify making the full investment or taking on all the technical and financial risk by itself. Reclamation is particularly interested in research with national significance, meaning problems that affect large regions or major user groups and where the benefits would extend to a substantial portion of the public rather than only a narrow set of stakeholders.
This specific Funding Opportunity Announcement is limited to research and laboratory studies, not full pilots or large demonstrations. The projects are generally bench-scale, characterized by small flow rates of less than 2 gallons per minute, and are meant to test whether new ideas are viable before larger investments are made. Typical work at this stage includes evaluating novel treatment processes, testing new materials (such as membranes, sorbents, or coatings), or exploring modifications to existing treatment trains that could reduce cost, reduce energy use, improve water quality, increase reliability, or address difficult source waters. Because these efforts are early in the development cycle, Reclamation explicitly recognizes that they often involve high uncertainty and a higher risk of failure than later-stage deployment projects.
Funding is provided as a grant under the science and technology and other research and development category (CFDA 15.506). The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $150,000, and the program anticipated making about 15 awards under this announcement. The opportunity was posted on December 15, 2015, and applications were due February 8, 2016 (original and current closing date are the same).
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of applicants: county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); individuals; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. This wide eligibility is consistent with the program goal of forming cross-sector partnerships and encouraging innovation wherever it is happening, whether in academia, utilities, startups, established companies, or public agencies.
Cost sharing is a key requirement for most applicants. Institutions of higher education are encouraged to provide cost share but are not required to do so. All other applicants must provide at least a 50 percent non-federal cost share, meaning at least half of the total project cost must come from non-federal sources (for example, cash contributions, eligible in-kind contributions, or other non-federal support, depending on the program rules). Overall, the program is structured to de-risk promising early research that could ultimately lead to better, more affordable, and more widely applicable desalination and water purification solutions.
Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) FY 2016 Research Opportunity - FAQs
What is the DWPR FY 2016 Research opportunity?
It is a discretionary government grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR). The program supports early-stage desalination and water purification research intended to produce broad public benefits.
What is the main goal of this program?
The program is designed to build practical research partnerships with private industry, universities, water utilities, and other organizations to tackle a wide range of desalting and water purification challenges. It focuses on early-stage work where the private sector may not be able to justify taking on the full technical and financial risk alone.
What kinds of projects is Reclamation looking to fund?
This Funding Opportunity Announcement is limited to research and laboratory studies. Projects are generally bench-scale and aimed at testing whether new ideas are viable before larger investments are made.
Are pilot projects or large demonstrations allowed under this announcement?
No. This specific opportunity is limited to research and laboratory studies and does not support full pilots or large demonstrations.
What does "bench-scale" mean in this opportunity?
Bench-scale projects are characterized by small flow rates, specifically less than 2 gallons per minute, and are intended to validate concepts and technical approaches at an early stage.
What are examples of typical research activities at this stage?
Typical activities include evaluating novel treatment processes, testing new materials (such as membranes, sorbents, or coatings), and exploring modifications to existing treatment trains to reduce cost or energy use, improve water quality, increase reliability, or address difficult source waters.
What outcomes or improvements does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes research that could reduce cost, reduce energy use, improve water quality, increase reliability, or help treat challenging source waters.
Does the program acknowledge technical risk and uncertainty?
Yes. Reclamation explicitly recognizes that early-stage efforts often involve high uncertainty and a higher risk of failure than later-stage deployment projects.
What does "national significance" mean in the context of this program?
Reclamation is particularly interested in research that addresses problems affecting large regions or major user groups, where the benefits would extend to a substantial portion of the public rather than only a narrow set of stakeholders.
Who runs and administers this grant program?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR).
What type of funding instrument is used?
Funding is provided as a grant under the science and technology and other research and development category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.506.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $150,000.
How many awards were anticipated under this announcement?
About 15 awards were anticipated.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 15, 2015.
What was the application due date?
Applications were due February 8, 2016. The original and current closing dates are the same.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); individuals; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Are universities and colleges eligible?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations are included in the eligible applicant types.
Are nonprofits eligible?
Yes. Both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible.
Are businesses eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligibility includes small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Can individuals apply?
Yes. Individuals are listed among eligible applicants.
Is cost sharing required?
Cost sharing is a key requirement for most applicants. Institutions of higher education are encouraged to provide cost share but are not required to do so. All other applicants must provide at least a 50 percent non-federal cost share.
What does the 50 percent non-federal cost share requirement mean?
For applicants other than institutions of higher education, at least half of the total project cost must come from non-federal sources. This can include cash contributions, eligible in-kind contributions, or other non-federal support, depending on program rules.
Are institutions of higher education required to provide cost share?
No. Institutions of higher education are encouraged to provide cost share, but they are not required to do so under the information provided.
Why does the program require cost sharing for most applicants?
The structure is intended to help de-risk promising early research while ensuring that non-federal partners also invest in the work, supporting practical partnerships and shared commitment to outcomes with public value.
What is the program trying to achieve long-term?
The program is structured to de-risk early research that could ultimately lead to better, more affordable, and more widely applicable desalination and water purification solutions.
What kinds of partners does the program encourage?
It is designed to build practical research partnerships with private industry, universities, water utilities, and other organizations.
What is the key limitation on project scale in this announcement?
Projects are expected to be research and laboratory studies that are bench-scale, with flow rates under 2 gallons per minute, rather than pilots or large demonstrations.
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