Opportunity Information: Apply for R12AF20003
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reclamations Bay Delta Restoration Program Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.533 California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 14, 2012 and posted on Dec 29, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the California s CALFED solution area. See Figure 2 for a map of this area.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Reclamation Bay Delta Restoration Program Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, issued under Section 9504(a) of the Secure Water Act (Subtitle F of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009; 42 USC 10364). The program is designed to support practical, on-the-ground projects that strengthen agricultural water conservation and efficiency in California, with an emphasis on actions that can measurably save water and improve how water is managed and delivered. A key theme of the opportunity is partnership: applicants are expected to bring their own funding and resources and cost share with Reclamation, allowing larger or more impactful projects to move forward than could be achieved with federal dollars alone.
The types of projects this grant targets include efforts to save water, improve water management, develop or create new water supplies for agricultural irrigation, increase energy efficiency associated with water delivery and irrigation, and provide benefits to endangered species. In addition to district or system-level improvements, the opportunity also prioritizes work that increases the capability or success rate of on-farm water conservation and water use efficiency measures that farmers and ranchers can implement. This can include irrigation system improvements and irrigation efficiency enhancements that make conservation outcomes more reliable and scalable across agricultural operations.
Eligibility is aimed at entities that have water or power delivery authority within Californias CALFED solution area. Specifically, eligible applicants include Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other qualifying organizations that meet the delivery-authority requirement and are located in the defined geographic area (the FOA references a map for exact boundaries). The program is tied to the federal assistance listing CFDA 15.533, California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement, and it includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
Funding for the competition was estimated at about $5,000,000 total, with an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000 per award and an expectation of around 30 awards. Awards are to be made as grants or cooperative agreements, depending on the level of federal involvement outlined in the final agreement. The period of performance runs from the date the agreement is issued through approximately September 30, 2014, giving recipients a defined window to complete design, implementation, and other project deliverables.
The announcement was to be made available through Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number R12AF20003 (with references in the text also to a closely related number, R12AF20002, suggesting similar postings or a related solicitation). The posting timeframe was around early January 2012, with proposal receipt estimated for mid-March 2012; the record shows a current closing date of March 15, 2012, and an archive date of March 16, 2012. Applications were to be submitted electronically by downloading the full FOA from Grants.gov, and no paper copies of the solicitation were distributed.
Administrative requirements included registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system (the predecessor of todays SAM registration). Registration was mandatory prior to award, and an applicant that was not registered would be ineligible for funding. For questions about the opportunity, the listed point of contact was Robert Lowry, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation (rlowry@usbr.gov, phone 916-978-5115).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Reclamation Bay Delta Restoration Program Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, intended to support practical, on-the-ground projects that strengthen agricultural water conservation and efficiency in California, with an emphasis on measurable water savings and improved water management and delivery.
What is the legal authority for this grant program?
The opportunity is issued under Section 9504(a) of the Secure Water Act (Subtitle F of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009; 42 USC 10364).
What is the CFDA (Assistance Listing) number for this program?
The program is tied to federal assistance listing CFDA 15.533, California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement.
What types of projects does this program fund?
The program targets projects that save water, improve water management, develop or create new water supplies for agricultural irrigation, increase energy efficiency associated with water delivery and irrigation, and provide benefits to endangered species.
Does the program support on-farm irrigation improvements?
Yes. In addition to district or system-level improvements, the opportunity prioritizes work that increases the capability or success rate of on-farm water conservation and water use efficiency measures that farmers and ranchers can implement, including irrigation system improvements and irrigation efficiency enhancements.
Is partnership or cost sharing required?
Yes. A key theme is partnership, with applicants expected to bring their own funding and resources and to cost share with Reclamation. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed at entities that have water or power delivery authority within California's CALFED solution area. Eligible applicants include Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other qualifying organizations that meet the delivery-authority requirement and are located in the defined geographic area (the FOA references a map for exact boundaries).
What geographic area does the opportunity cover?
The opportunity is limited to California's CALFED solution area, and the FOA references a map for the exact boundaries.
How much total funding is available under this competition?
Total funding was estimated at about $5,000,000 for the competition.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is up to $1,000,000 per award.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of around 30 awards.
What funding instrument will be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards are to be made as grants or cooperative agreements, depending on the level of federal involvement outlined in the final agreement.
What is the period of performance for funded projects?
The period of performance runs from the date the agreement is issued through approximately September 30, 2014.
Where was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was to be made available through Grants.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R12AF20003. The text also references a closely related number, R12AF20002, suggesting similar postings or a related solicitation.
When was the application due?
The record shows a closing date of March 15, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as March 16, 2012.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were to be submitted electronically by downloading the full FOA from Grants.gov. No paper copies of the solicitation were distributed.
Was registration required before an award could be made?
Yes. Administrative requirements included registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system (the predecessor of today's SAM registration). Registration was mandatory prior to award, and an applicant that was not registered would be ineligible for funding.
Who was the point of contact for questions about the opportunity?
The listed point of contact was Robert Lowry, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation. Email: rlowry@usbr.gov. Phone: 916-978-5115.
What is the program trying to achieve overall?
The program is designed to support projects that measurably save water and improve how water is managed and delivered in California agriculture, including improvements that can be scaled and made more reliable across agricultural operations.
Are projects related to energy efficiency eligible?
Yes. The targeted project types explicitly include increasing energy efficiency associated with water delivery and irrigation.
Are projects that benefit endangered species eligible?
Yes. Providing benefits to endangered species is listed among the types of projects this grant targets.
Does the program only fund system-level work, or can it support farm-level measures too?
It supports both. The opportunity covers district or system-level improvements and also prioritizes efforts that improve the capability or success rate of on-farm conservation and efficiency measures.
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