Opportunity Information: Apply for R15SS00008
Apply for R15SS00008
- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "McKinley County Rural Water Appraisal Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 5, 2015 and posted on Feb 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include states and political subdivisions of states, such as departments, agencies, municipalities, counties, and other regional or local authorities Indian tribes and tribal organizations and entities created under state law that have water management or water delivery authority, such as irrigation or water districts, canal companies, water users associations, rural water associations or districts, joint powers authorities, and other qualifying entities and any combination of the entities listed above. Applicants must be located in the 17 Western States as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended.
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Opportunity Summary:
The McKinley County Rural Water Appraisal Study (Funding Opportunity Number R15SS00008) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on environmental and water supply planning needs in western states. The core purpose of the grant is to fund an appraisal-level investigation of a regional water distribution system intended to serve residents of McKinley County, New Mexico. In practical terms, this kind of appraisal study typically looks at the feasibility and general configuration of a regional distribution concept: what the service area is, what demands may be, what sources might be available, what major infrastructure would likely be needed, and what issues (technical, legal, environmental, and financial) could affect moving toward design and construction later. It is not the same as final engineering design, but it is an important step that helps local governments and partners decide whether a regional system is viable and what options should be considered next.
A key feature of the announcement is that it describes a modification to an already-existing grant agreement rather than a brand-new standalone project. Specifically, the proposed action is to increase the federal funding amount by $10,000, bringing the total federal contribution under the agreement to $210,000. In exchange, McKinley County would provide $10,000 in in-kind services to help complete the investigation. The in-kind contribution is described as professional services delivered through the county's contractor, Daniel B. Stephens and Associates. In-kind services generally mean the recipient is not required to contribute cash, but instead contributes eligible labor or professional work that supports the project and can be documented and valued according to grant rules.
The opportunity is listed as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) with an environment activity category, and it anticipated making one award. The CFDA program number referenced is 15.517, associated with the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, which often appears in federal water-related efforts where resource coordination and environmental considerations may be relevant. The posting date was February 5, 2015, and the closing date was February 18, 2015, with the archive date on February 19, 2015, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation that is now closed.
Eligibility is broad but specific to water management and delivery authorities in the western United States. Eligible applicants include states and political subdivisions of states (such as counties, municipalities, and regional authorities), as well as Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and state-law entities that have water management or water delivery authority (for example irrigation districts, water users associations, rural water associations or districts, canal companies, and joint powers authorities). Applicants must be located in the 17 western states identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended, which is a common geographic eligibility constraint for Bureau of Reclamation funding.
The source data also lists an estimated total funding amount of $20,000 with an award ceiling of $20,000 and an award floor of $1. That set of figures reflects the solicitation listing itself, while the narrative description makes clear the specific action being discussed is a $10,000 increase to an existing agreement total of $210,000 and a corresponding $10,000 in-kind contribution by the county. When these numbers appear together, it usually means the public notice is tied to a discrete increment or amendment (or a related competitive pot) even though the underlying project budget under the agreement is larger.
For access issues or administrative questions, the notice directs applicants to contact the listed grants officer, Timothy Wagoner, at 801-524-3704 through the Bureau of Reclamation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): McKinley County Rural Water Appraisal Study (R15SS00008)
What is the McKinley County Rural Water Appraisal Study grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. The funding supports an appraisal-level investigation of a regional water distribution system concept intended to serve residents of McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R15SS00008.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The core purpose is to fund an appraisal-level study that examines the feasibility and general configuration of a regional water distribution concept for McKinley County. This kind of study helps stakeholders understand what options may be viable before moving toward later stages like design and construction.
What does an "appraisal-level investigation" typically cover?
Based on the description provided, an appraisal study typically looks at items such as the potential service area, estimated water demands, possible water sources, major infrastructure that might be needed, and key issues that could affect progress (including technical, legal, environmental, and financial considerations).
Is this funding for final engineering design or construction?
No. The announcement describes an appraisal-level investigation, not final engineering design. It is positioned as an early planning step that informs decisions about whether and how to proceed with later design and construction.
Is this a brand-new project or a change to an existing agreement?
The announcement describes a modification to an already-existing grant agreement rather than a brand-new standalone project.
What change is being made to the existing grant agreement?
The proposed action is to increase the federal funding amount by $10,000, bringing the total federal contribution under the agreement to $210,000.
Is there a cost share or recipient contribution mentioned?
Yes. McKinley County would provide $10,000 in in-kind services to help complete the investigation.
What does "in-kind services" mean in this announcement?
In-kind services are described as professional services rather than a cash contribution. The information provided indicates these services must support the project and be documented and valued according to grant rules.
Who is providing the in-kind professional services?
The in-kind contribution is described as professional services delivered through the county's contractor, Daniel B. Stephens and Associates.
What type of funding instrument is this opportunity?
The Funding Instrument Type is listed as a Grant.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under an environment activity category.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What CFDA program number is referenced?
The CFDA program number referenced is 15.517.
What is the program name associated with CFDA 15.517 as stated in the notice?
The notice associates CFDA 15.517 with the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
Why might the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act be referenced in a water planning effort?
The description notes that this CFDA reference often appears in federal water-related efforts where resource coordination and environmental considerations may be relevant.
What are the posting and closing dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was February 5, 2015, and the closing date was February 18, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is February 19, 2015, and the solicitation is described as time-limited and now closed.
Who was eligible to apply (as described in the opportunity)?
Eligibility is broad but specific to water management and delivery authorities in the western United States. Eligible applicants include states and political subdivisions of states (such as counties, municipalities, and regional authorities), as well as Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and state-law entities that have water management or water delivery authority (for example irrigation districts, water users associations, rural water associations or districts, canal companies, and joint powers authorities).
Is there a geographic eligibility requirement?
Yes. Applicants must be located in the 17 western states identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended.
What location is the project intended to serve?
The appraisal study is intended to support a regional water distribution system concept serving residents of McKinley County, New Mexico.
What funding amounts are shown in the opportunity information?
Two sets of figures appear in the information provided. The source data lists an estimated total funding amount of $20,000 with an award ceiling of $20,000 and an award floor of $1. Separately, the narrative explains the specific action as a $10,000 increase to an existing agreement total of $210,000, along with a $10,000 in-kind contribution by the county.
Why might the listing show $20,000 while the narrative discusses a $210,000 agreement total?
The information indicates that when these figures appear together, it often means the public notice is tied to a discrete increment or amendment (or a related competitive pot), even though the underlying project budget under the agreement is larger.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The notice directs applicants to contact the listed grants officer, Timothy Wagoner, through the Bureau of Reclamation.
What phone number is provided for the grants officer?
The phone number provided is 801-524-3704.
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