Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR GP 16 0005
Apply for BOR GP 16 0005
- The DOI-BOR in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 Water Conservation Field Services Program, Great Plains Regional Office, OTAO" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.530.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 30, 2015 and posted on Dec 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 01, 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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 Water Conservation Field Services Program, Great Plains Regional Office, Oklahoma-Texas Area Office (OTAO) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR). It is designed to support on-the-ground activities that advance Reclamation's Water Conservation Field Services Program during the federal fiscal year 2016 period, defined in the notice as October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. In practical terms, the program is looking for proposals that contribute to water conservation objectives in the Great Plains Region, with the administering office identified as the Oklahoma-Texas Area Office.
This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number BOR GP 16 0005 and uses a grant as the funding instrument. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the assistance listing is tied to CFDA 15.530. While the eligibility category is broadly labeled as "Others," the notice indicates that applicants need to consult the additional eligibility information referenced in the full announcement for clarification, meaning eligibility may include certain types of organizations beyond the standard government or nonprofit categories, depending on how Reclamation defined it for this specific solicitation.
In terms of funding scale and competitiveness, Reclamation anticipated making approximately three awards. The maximum federal funding per award (the award ceiling) is $100,000. Because the expected number of awards is small and the ceiling is modest, applicants would generally need to propose a well-scoped, achievable set of conservation-focused activities that can be executed within the FY 2016 window and within a relatively limited budget, typically emphasizing clear outcomes, practical implementation, and measurable conservation benefits.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was created and posted on December 30, 2015. The application deadline was March 1, 2016 (both the original and current closing dates match), which suggests the agency did not extend the deadline. Applicants would have been expected to submit proposals by that date for consideration for FY 2016 funding under the Water Conservation Field Services Program priorities relevant to the Great Plains Region and the OTAO service area.
Overall, this grant opportunity represents targeted federal support for regional water conservation work under Reclamation's field services framework, offering up to $100,000 per award with a small anticipated award count, and inviting proposals aligned with Reclamation's conservation mission for the Great Plains Region during the FY 2016 performance period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled the FY 2016 Water Conservation Field Services Program for the Great Plains Regional Office, Oklahoma-Texas Area Office (OTAO).
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR).
What program does this funding support?
The funding supports on-the-ground activities that advance Reclamation's Water Conservation Field Services Program, focused on water conservation objectives in the Great Plains Region.
What is the geographic focus of this opportunity?
The opportunity is oriented toward the Great Plains Region, with the administering office identified as the Oklahoma-Texas Area Office (OTAO).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR GP 16 0005.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the Assistance Listing / CFDA number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing is tied to CFDA 15.530.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility category is labeled as "Others." The notice indicates that applicants need to consult the additional eligibility information referenced in the full announcement for clarification, meaning eligibility may include certain types of organizations as defined by Reclamation for this solicitation.
How many awards does Reclamation expect to make?
Reclamation anticipated making approximately three awards.
What is the maximum federal funding per award?
The maximum federal funding per award (the award ceiling) is $100,000.
What kinds of projects are likely to be competitive under this opportunity?
Based on the small anticipated number of awards and the $100,000 award ceiling, competitive proposals would generally be well-scoped and achievable, emphasizing practical implementation, clear outcomes, and measurable conservation benefits aligned with Reclamation's water conservation mission in the Great Plains Region.
What is the performance period for FY 2016 as defined in the notice?
The notice defines the FY 2016 period as October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on December 30, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 1, 2016. The original and current closing dates matched, indicating the deadline was not extended.
Which office administers this opportunity?
The administering office identified in the notice is the Bureau of Reclamation's Oklahoma-Texas Area Office (OTAO) within the Great Plains Regional Office structure.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The notice describes it as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The main purpose is to provide targeted federal support for regional, on-the-ground water conservation work under Reclamation's field services framework during the FY 2016 window.
Does the notice indicate whether the deadline was extended?
No. The information provided states the original and current closing dates are both March 1, 2016, which suggests no extension was made.
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