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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Pilot" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.506 Water Desalination Research and Development Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2015 and posted on Dec 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2015 Phase I applications are due February 18, 2015 by 400PM MST. Phase II applications are due April 27, 2015 by 400PM MST.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Individuals, institutions of higher education, commercial or industrial organizations, private entities, public entities (including state and local), and Indian Tribal Governments. Foreign entities are not eligible for funding under the authorizing legislation for this program. Federal agencies are not eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Pilot is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on advancing practical research, development, and pilot-scale efforts related to water desalination and purification. Listed under CFDA 15.506 (Water Desalination Research and Development Program), the program sits in the Natural Resources funding category and is designed to support projects that can improve the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of technologies or approaches used to treat impaired waters, produce potable water supplies, or otherwise expand usable water resources through desalination and purification methods. The overall intent is to help move promising solutions closer to real-world application by supporting pilot-oriented work rather than purely conceptual studies.
The funding opportunity number is R15AS00021, titled "Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Pilot." The agency expected to make about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,400,000. Individual awards could be as high as $400,000, while the stated award floor is $0, which typically signals that award amounts may vary widely depending on project scope, technical merit, and available appropriations. Importantly, the opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility, although applicants sometimes still contribute leverage voluntarily depending on the program’s preferences and competitiveness.
The application process was structured in two phases with separate deadlines. Phase I applications were originally due February 16, 2015 at 4:00 PM MST, but the updated Phase I deadline shown is February 18, 2015 at 4:00 PM MST. Phase II applications were due April 27, 2015 at 4:00 PM MST. The opportunity was posted December 11, 2014, created February 13, 2015, and later archived February 20, 2015, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation for that funding cycle.
Eligibility is broadly open, described as "unrestricted," with specific categories explicitly listed: individuals, institutions of higher education, commercial or industrial organizations, private entities, public entities (including state and local governments), and Indian Tribal Governments. At the same time, the authorizing legislation restricts foreign entities from receiving funding under this program, and federal agencies are not eligible to apply. In practice, this means most U.S.-based academic, nonprofit, government, and private-sector applicants could compete, as long as they are not a federal entity and meet any additional conditions described in the full announcement.
For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Michael Dieterich at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable at 303-445-2484 and mdieterich@usbr.gov. Additional general information was linked through the Bureau of Reclamation website at http://www.usbr.gov, where related program context and agency resources are typically provided.
Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Pilot - FAQs
What is the DWPR Pilot grant opportunity?
The Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Pilot is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It supports practical research, development, and pilot-scale efforts focused on water desalination and purification.
What is the official funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is R15AS00021, titled "Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Pilot."
Which agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.506, the Water Desalination Research and Development Program.
What funding category does this program fall under?
The program is listed in the Natural Resources funding category.
What kinds of projects is the DWPR Pilot intended to support?
The program is intended to advance solutions that improve the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of technologies or approaches used to treat impaired waters, produce potable water supplies, or expand usable water resources through desalination and purification methods.
Is this program focused on pilot work or early-stage concepts?
Based on the stated intent, the program emphasizes pilot-oriented work designed to move promising solutions closer to real-world application, rather than purely conceptual studies.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The Bureau of Reclamation expected to make about 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,400,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be as high as $400,000.
What does the stated award floor of $0 mean?
The announcement lists an award floor of $0, which typically indicates award amounts may vary widely depending on factors such as project scope, technical merit, and available appropriations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Can an applicant still contribute voluntary leverage even if cost share is not required?
The notice indicates cost share is not required, while also noting that applicants sometimes still contribute leverage voluntarily depending on program preferences and competitiveness.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, with the following categories explicitly listed: individuals, institutions of higher education, commercial or industrial organizations, private entities, public entities (including state and local governments), and Indian Tribal Governments.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies were not eligible to apply under this opportunity.
Are foreign entities eligible to receive funding?
No. The authorizing legislation restricts foreign entities from receiving funding under this program.
What were the application phases and deadlines?
The application process was structured in two phases with separate deadlines. Phase I was due at 4:00 PM MST, and Phase II was also due at 4:00 PM MST.
What was the Phase I due date?
Phase I applications were originally due February 16, 2015 at 4:00 PM MST, but the updated Phase I deadline shown was February 18, 2015 at 4:00 PM MST.
What was the Phase II due date?
Phase II applications were due April 27, 2015 at 4:00 PM MST.
When was the opportunity posted and what is its status?
The opportunity was posted December 11, 2014, created February 13, 2015, and later archived February 20, 2015. This indicates it was a time-limited solicitation for that funding cycle.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Michael Dieterich at the Bureau of Reclamation.
What are the contact details for the program contact?
Michael Dieterich can be reached at 303-445-2484 and mdieterich@usbr.gov.
Where can applicants find general Bureau of Reclamation information?
General information was linked through the Bureau of Reclamation website at http://www.usbr.gov.
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