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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 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)" 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 Jun 17, 2011 and posted on Jun 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes the Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office) intention to make a single discretionary award to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) under the WaterSMART program (CFDA 15.507, Sustaining and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the work, such as collaboration on technical direction, shared planning, or joint execution of research and application activities. The opportunity is framed as a targeted, intended award rather than an open competition, reflecting Reclamation's specific rationale for partnering with UCAR and UCAR-managed programs.
The purpose of the proposed award centers on strengthening work at the intersection of water and climate sciences. Reclamation states it wants to work with UCAR because their missions and capabilities complement Reclamation's needs in this domain. A major practical driver is geographic: both organizations have technical and research expertise concentrated in the Denver-Boulder, Colorado commuting area, making coordination easier and allowing more efficient day-to-day collaboration. Beyond proximity, Reclamation points to UCAR's long-standing national and international reputation in atmospheric and climate sciences, alongside Reclamation's long-standing reputation and reach within water management communities. The combination is presented as a way to link strong research networks with strong practitioner and user networks, improving the ability to leverage scientific capabilities and translate results into broader real-world application.
Financially, the notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $2,500,000, with an award ceiling and floor also set at $2,500,000, indicating the agency anticipated one award at that exact amount. Cost sharing or matching is not required. The announcement expected only one award and identified eligible applicants as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education, consistent with UCAR's nonprofit status.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number R11AC80816 and a posting and creation date of June 17, 2011. The original and current closing date were both July 1, 2011, and the archive date was July 2, 2011, suggesting a short window typical of a notice of intent to award rather than a broad solicitation. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact was Grants Officer Michelle Maher at 303-445-2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding notice about?
This notice describes the Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office) intention to make a single discretionary award under the WaterSMART program (CFDA 15.507, "Sustaining and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow"). The award is described as a targeted, intended award rather than an open competition.
Which federal agency is issuing the notice?
The Bureau of Reclamation, specifically its Denver Office, is associated with this notice and the intended award.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed in the notice is R11AC80816.
What program is this award under?
The intended award is under the WaterSMART program, identified in the notice as CFDA 15.507 ("Sustaining and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow").
What is the purpose of the proposed award?
The purpose centers on strengthening work at the intersection of water and climate sciences. The notice explains that the Bureau of Reclamation wants to link strong climate and atmospheric science capabilities with water management practitioner and user networks to improve real-world application of scientific results.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states the Bureau of Reclamation intends to make a single discretionary award to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), including UCAR-managed programs.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
Based on the notice language, it is framed as a targeted, intended single award rather than an open competition. The short application window and the identification of a specific intended recipient are consistent with a notice of intent to award.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the work. The notice describes this involvement as potentially including collaboration on technical direction, shared planning, or joint execution of research and application activities.
Why does Reclamation want to work with UCAR?
The notice explains that Reclamation views UCAR's mission and capabilities as complementary to Reclamation's needs at the water and climate intersection. It also highlights UCAR's long-standing national and international reputation in atmospheric and climate sciences and Reclamation's long-standing reputation and reach in water management communities.
How does geographic location factor into the partnership rationale?
The notice states that both organizations have technical and research expertise concentrated in the Denver-Boulder, Colorado commuting area. This proximity is presented as enabling easier coordination and more efficient day-to-day collaboration.
How much funding is available under this notice?
The estimated total funding amount is $2,500,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $2,500,000 and the award ceiling is also $2,500,000, indicating the agency anticipated one award at that exact amount.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The notice indicates the agency expected only one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
Who is eligible to apply according to the notice?
The notice identifies eligible applicants as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education, consistent with UCAR's nonprofit status.
What are the key dates listed in the announcement?
The posting and creation date is June 17, 2011. The original closing date and the current closing date are both July 1, 2011. The archive date is July 2, 2011.
Why is the application window so short?
The notice suggests a short window that is typical of a notice of intent to award rather than a broad solicitation, especially given that it is framed as a single intended award.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The point of contact listed is Grants Officer Michelle Maher at 303-445-2025.
What office is associated with the notice and point of contact?
The notice references the Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office), and the listed Grants Officer contact phone number uses a 303 area code consistent with the Denver region.
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