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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Pre proposal Solicitation" 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 3, 2014 and posted on Feb 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 27, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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), or Indian Tribal Governments, may submit a pre proposal for consideration by Reclamation. Foreign entities, other than United States Mexico bi national research foundations and inter university research programs established by the two countries, are not eligible for funding under the authorizing legislation for this program. Federal agencies are not eligible to apply. There is no limit on the number of proposals submitted per organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Pre-Proposal Solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00014) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is designed to support research and pilot-scale projects that can increase usable water supplies in the United States, with a particular focus on advances in desalination and water purification. The solicitation is rooted in the Water Desalination Act of 1996, and the program is operating under that authority along with the applicable Continuing Resolution in effect at the time of the notice.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it is a pre-proposal process rather than an immediate request for full proposals. The intent is to let applicants submit early-stage project concepts and receive feedback from Reclamation before investing the time and resources required to prepare a full application. In other words, the pre-proposal step is meant to improve alignment between proposed work and the DWPR program outcomes, which should strengthen the quality and relevance of any later full proposals.
Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, which typically means there may be substantial involvement or collaboration from the federal agency during project execution compared to a standard grant. The opportunity sits within the broader funding activity category of natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development. Reclamation anticipated making about five awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total program funding level of $1,000,000. Individual awards could range from as little as $1 up to a ceiling of $200,000, indicating flexibility in project scale while still signaling that most projects will likely be relatively small to mid-sized research or pilot efforts. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind support as part of the overall project budget, consistent with the program rules.
Eligibility is broadly open, described as unrestricted, and includes individuals, colleges and universities, commercial and industrial organizations, private entities, public entities (including state and local governments), and Indian Tribal Governments. Federal agencies are not eligible to apply. Foreign entities are generally not eligible either, with a narrow exception for certain United States-Mexico binational research foundations and inter-university research programs established by the two countries, as allowed by the authorizing legislation. There is no cap on how many pre-proposals a single organization may submit, which allows institutions with multiple concepts or teams to propose more than one idea.
Administratively, the posting and creation date for the opportunity was February 3, 2014, and the closing date for pre-proposals was February 27, 2014, with the archive date listed as February 28, 2014. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.506, Water Desalination Research and Development Program. For applicant support, the notice lists Michelle Maher, Grants Officer, as the point of contact for difficulties accessing the full announcement, including a phone number (303-445-2025) and email (mmaher@usbr.gov).
Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Pre-Proposal Solicitation (R14AS00014) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity called the Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Pre-Proposal Solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00014), run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the main goal of the DWPR program under this solicitation?
The solicitation is designed to support research and pilot-scale projects that can increase usable water supplies in the United States, with a particular focus on advances in desalination and water purification.
Is this a request for full proposals?
No. This solicitation is specifically a pre-proposal process. Applicants submit early-stage project concepts first, with the intent of receiving feedback from Reclamation before investing time and resources into preparing a full application.
Why does the program use a pre-proposal step?
The pre-proposal step is intended to improve alignment between proposed work and DWPR program outcomes. The idea is that early feedback from Reclamation can strengthen the quality and relevance of any later full proposals.
What types of projects are supported?
Projects supported under this solicitation include research and pilot-scale efforts focused on desalination and water purification, with the broader aim of increasing usable water supplies in the United States.
What kind of award instrument is expected?
Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements. This typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration from the federal agency during project execution compared to a standard grant.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls within the funding activity category of natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
How many awards does Reclamation expect to make?
Reclamation anticipated making about five awards under this solicitation.
What is the total estimated funding available under this solicitation?
The estimated total program funding level stated in the notice is $1,000,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards could range from as little as $1 up to a ceiling of $200,000. This suggests flexibility in project scale while indicating that most projects will likely be small to mid-sized research or pilot efforts.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind support as part of the overall project budget, consistent with program rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. Eligible applicants include individuals, colleges and universities, commercial and industrial organizations, private entities, public entities (including state and local governments), and Indian Tribal Governments.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
Generally, foreign entities are not eligible. A narrow exception is noted for certain United States-Mexico binational research foundations and inter-university research programs established by the two countries, as allowed by the authorizing legislation.
Is there a limit on the number of pre-proposals one organization can submit?
No. The notice states there is no cap on how many pre-proposals a single organization may submit, allowing multiple concepts or teams from the same institution to propose more than one idea.
What is the legal authority behind this solicitation?
The solicitation is rooted in the Water Desalination Act of 1996. The program is operating under that authority along with the applicable Continuing Resolution in effect at the time of the notice.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date listed for the opportunity is February 3, 2014.
What was the deadline for pre-proposals?
The closing date for pre-proposals was February 27, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is February 28, 2014.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.506, Water Desalination Research and Development Program.
Who can I contact if I have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The notice lists Michelle Maher, Grants Officer, as the point of contact for difficulties accessing the full announcement. Phone: 303-445-2025. Email: mmaher@usbr.gov.
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