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- The Bureau of Reclamation Denver Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Funds to the Regents of the University of Colorado" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.507 WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow).
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 8, 2011 and posted on Sep 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 19, 2011. (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 $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a discretionary federal funding notice issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office), stating the agency's intent to make an award to the Regents of the University of Colorado, specifically through the University of Colorado Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Studies (CIRES). It is not presented as a broad, open competition aimed at multiple organizations. Instead, the title and description make clear that the Bureau of Reclamation is signaling a planned award to a specific recipient, which is a common approach when an agency has identified a particular institution or partner to carry out specialized work aligned with agency needs.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the period of performance compared with a standard grant. In practical terms, that often includes collaboration on technical direction, coordinated planning, shared review of deliverables, and ongoing engagement between agency staff and the awardee. The activity category is listed as Natural Resources, and the award is associated with CFDA 15.507, WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow). WaterSMART is a Bureau of Reclamation initiative focused on improving water management, conservation, and sustainability in the face of growing demands, drought risk, and climate-related pressures. While the notice does not provide project-level specifics, the CIRES affiliation strongly suggests the work would involve environmental research capacity relevant to Reclamation priorities such as hydrology, climate and drought analysis, watershed and water supply assessments, and decision-support science that can inform water operations and planning.
The notice anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1). The stated maximum federal funding amount (AwardCeiling) is $2,500,000, with an award floor of $0, meaning the final award amount could be any value up to the ceiling depending on the finalized scope, budget, and negotiations. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award, although voluntary contributions are sometimes included in projects depending on the arrangement.
Eligibility is defined as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the intended recipient being a public university. The opportunity was posted on September 8, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 19, 2011, and it was archived on September 20, 2011. Those dates indicate a short response window, which is typical of intent-to-award announcements where the agency is not soliciting a large pool of applicants but is completing the required public posting and administrative steps before making an award.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Michelle Maher, Grants Officer, at 303-445-2025. Overall, the notice communicates that the Bureau of Reclamation planned to provide up to $2.5 million under WaterSMART through a cooperative agreement mechanism to the Regents of the University of Colorado/CIRES to support natural-resources-related research and applied work connected to federal water management needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding notice issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office).
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is presented as an intent-to-award announcement to a specific recipient rather than a broad, open competition aimed at multiple organizations.
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The notice states the agency's intent to make an award to the Regents of the University of Colorado, specifically through the University of Colorado Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Studies (CIRES).
What type of funding instrument is planned for this award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement generally imply compared to a standard grant?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the federal agency expects substantial involvement during the period of performance. In practical terms, that often includes collaboration on technical direction, coordinated planning, shared review of deliverables, and ongoing engagement between agency staff and the awardee.
What is the program or CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The award is associated with CFDA 15.507, WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
How many awards does the notice anticipate making?
The notice anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the maximum federal funding amount available?
The stated maximum federal funding amount (AwardCeiling) is $2,500,000.
What does the award floor of $0 mean?
An award floor of $0 means the final award amount could be any value up to the $2,500,000 ceiling depending on the finalized scope, budget, and negotiations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible under the eligibility category listed?
Eligibility is defined as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Why are the posting and closing dates so close together?
The opportunity was posted on September 8, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 19, 2011. The short response window is described as typical of intent-to-award announcements where the agency is not soliciting a large pool of applicants but is completing required public posting and administrative steps before making an award.
What are the key dates listed for this notice?
Posted: September 8, 2011. Closing date (original and current): September 19, 2011. Archived: September 20, 2011.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The notice was archived on September 20, 2011.
What general types of work does the notice suggest may be supported?
While the notice does not provide project-level specifics, the CIRES affiliation suggests work involving environmental research capacity relevant to Bureau of Reclamation priorities, such as hydrology, climate and drought analysis, watershed and water supply assessments, and decision-support science to inform water operations and planning.
How does this opportunity relate to WaterSMART?
The notice links the award to WaterSMART, a Bureau of Reclamation initiative focused on improving water management, conservation, and sustainability in the face of growing demands, drought risk, and climate-related pressures.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Michelle Maher, Grants Officer. Phone: 303-445-2025.
Where within the Bureau of Reclamation is this notice issued from?
The notice is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office.
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