Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AS00019
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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)" 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 $150,000.00 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) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AS00019) is a discretionary, competitive grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation. It sits under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.506, the Water Desalination Research and Development Program. The overall purpose is to support research and development efforts that advance desalination and water purification technologies, helping improve the reliability and quality of water supplies in places where freshwater is limited or where alternative water sources need treatment to be usable.
Funding for this opportunity is relatively modest but structured to support multiple awards. The estimated total funding available is $1,400,000, with an expected 10 awards. Individual awards can be as high as $150,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, which usually signals that award amounts may vary depending on the scope and quality of proposals and the agency's final selection decisions. Importantly for applicants, there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this announcement, which lowers the barrier to entry for organizations that may not have the ability to provide non-federal matching funds.
The program uses a grant as the funding instrument. Applicants should pay close attention to the two-phase submission structure and the deadlines. Phase I applications were due in February 2015, with the originally stated Phase I deadline of February 16, 2015 at 4:00 PM MST later updated to 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 in the system February 13, 2015, and archived February 20, 2015, meaning it was a time-limited competition for that funding cycle.
Eligibility is broadly open, described as "unrestricted" subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. Specifically, eligible applicants include individuals, institutions of higher education, commercial or industrial organizations, private entities, public entities (including state and local governments), and Indian Tribal Governments. Two key restrictions are also spelled out: foreign entities are not eligible for funding under the authorizing legislation for this program, and federal agencies are not eligible to apply. In practice, that means a wide range of U.S.-based innovators, researchers, utilities, governments, and businesses could participate, but applicants would need to ensure they meet the domestic eligibility rules and are not a federal entity.
For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Michael Dieterich at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by phone at 303-445-2484 or by email at mdieterich@usbr.gov. Additional program information was referenced through the Bureau of Reclamation website at http://www.usbr.gov.
Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Grant (R15AS00019) FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) grant opportunity, a discretionary and competitive grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R15AS00019.
What is the program purpose?
The purpose is to support research and development that advances desalination and water purification technologies, with the goal of improving the reliability and quality of water supplies where freshwater is limited or where alternative water sources require treatment to be usable.
What funding activity category does this fall under?
The funding activity category listed is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.506, the Water Desalination Research and Development Program.
How much total funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $1,400,000 for this competition.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards can be as high as $150,000.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates award amounts may vary depending on proposal scope, quality, and final agency selection decisions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
Is this a competitive program?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary, competitive grant program.
How was the application process structured?
The opportunity used a two-phase submission structure (Phase I and Phase II), each with its own deadline.
When was the Phase I application due?
Phase I applications were due in February 2015. The originally stated deadline of February 16, 2015 at 4:00 PM MST was later updated to February 18, 2015 at 4:00 PM MST.
When was the Phase II application due?
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 in the system February 13, 2015, and archived February 20, 2015. This indicates it was a time-limited competition for that funding cycle.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (subject to details in the full announcement). The listed eligible applicant types include individuals, institutions of higher education, commercial or industrial organizations, private entities, public entities (including state and local governments), and Indian Tribal Governments.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible for funding under the authorizing legislation for this program.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies are not eligible to apply for this opportunity.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
Who was the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact was Michael Dieterich at the Bureau of Reclamation.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 303-445-2484. Email: mdieterich@usbr.gov.
Where can additional program information be found?
Additional program information was referenced through the Bureau of Reclamation website: http://www.usbr.gov.
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