Opportunity Information: Apply for 09SS600056
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Sun River Special Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.530 Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 14, 2009 and posted on Jul 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 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 Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Intent to Award Sun River Special Study (Funding Opportunity Number 09SS600056) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, Montana Area Office. It would be issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning the work is expected to be carried out in partnership with Reclamation rather than as a hands-off grant. The goal is to provide financial assistance for a special study focused on the Sun River Watershed, tied to Reclamation's broader mission of addressing water resource issues that rise to a national interest level or relate to the Secretary of the Interior's trust asset responsibilities. The opportunity sits under the Water Conservation Field Services Program (CFDA 15.530) and is categorized under the Environment funding activity area.
The study is framed around practical watershed management needs. The announcement emphasizes that writing a watershed plan is only one milestone; real outcomes depend on actually implementing that plan. In that context, the special study is positioned as part of an iterative watershed management process that typically includes: assessing and documenting current watershed conditions, identifying and prioritizing the most important problems, setting clear management objectives, and developing strategies to protect resources or remediate damage where needed. The language suggests a cooperative, step-by-step approach that can be revisited over time as conditions change or as new information becomes available, which is common in watershed planning and implementation programs.
Funding is limited and targeted. Reclamation anticipated making one award with an estimated total federal amount of $80,000, with an award ceiling of $80,000 (and a nominal award floor of $1). The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner contributions consistent with program rules. Eligible applicants are restricted to certain non-federal entities, specifically nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and special district governments, which typically include local water, irrigation, or conservation districts organized under state law.
The posting date and timing indicate a short application window typical of some intent-to-award or narrowly scoped funding actions. The announcement was posted and created on July 14, 2009, with an original and current closing date of July 24, 2009, and an archive date of August 23, 2009. Questions or requests for help accessing the full announcement were directed to a named grant specialist, Karen McWilliams, at 801-524-3852.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent to Award Sun River Special Study."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 09SS600056.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Great Plains Region, Montana Area Office.
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
It would be issued as a cooperative agreement. That means the work is expected to be carried out in partnership with Reclamation, rather than as a hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The goal is to provide financial assistance for a special study focused on the Sun River Watershed.
How does the study connect to Reclamation's mission?
The study is tied to Reclamation's broader mission of addressing water resource issues that rise to a national interest level or relate to the Secretary of the Interior's trust asset responsibilities.
What program is this opportunity under?
The opportunity sits under the Water Conservation Field Services Program (CFDA 15.530).
What funding activity area/category does this fall under?
It is categorized under the Environment funding activity area.
What kinds of activities does the announcement emphasize for watershed management?
The announcement frames the special study within an iterative watershed management process that typically includes assessing and documenting current watershed conditions, identifying and prioritizing the most important problems, setting clear management objectives, and developing strategies to protect resources or remediate damage where needed.
Does the announcement treat writing a watershed plan as the end goal?
No. The announcement emphasizes that writing a watershed plan is only one milestone and that real outcomes depend on actually implementing that plan.
Is the watershed management process described as a one-time effort?
No. The language suggests a cooperative, step-by-step approach that can be revisited over time as conditions change or as new information becomes available.
How many awards was Reclamation expecting to make?
Reclamation anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total federal funding amount?
The estimated total federal amount is $80,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $80,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner contributions consistent with program rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are restricted to certain non-federal entities: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and special district governments.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility description specifically excludes institutions of higher education.
What is meant by "special district governments" in this announcement?
The announcement describes special district governments as typically including local water, irrigation, or conservation districts organized under state law.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 14, 2009.
When was the opportunity created?
The announcement was created on July 14, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The original (and current) closing date listed is July 24, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open based on the dates provided?
Based on the provided closing date of July 24, 2009, the application window described has already ended.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date is August 23, 2009.
How can someone request help accessing the full announcement?
Questions or requests for help accessing the full announcement were directed to a named grant specialist, Karen McWilliams, at 801-524-3852.
Who is the point of contact named in the opportunity?
The named point of contact is grant specialist Karen McWilliams.
What phone number is provided for the grant specialist?
The phone number provided is 801-524-3852.
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