Opportunity Information: Apply for R11SF80311
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Denver Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program Construction Activities for Fiscal Year 2011" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.504 Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 13, 2010 and posted on Dec 13, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 11, 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 $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Sponsors of water reclamation and reuse projects specifically authorized for funding under Title XVI of Public Law 102 575, as amended (43 U.S.C. 390h through 390h 39) are eligible to apply for funding under this FOA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program Construction Activities for Fiscal Year 2011 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R11SF80311) is a discretionary grant program run by the Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office, focused on advancing federally authorized water recycling projects under Title XVI of Public Law 102-575, as amended. The central purpose of the announcement is to move authorized projects forward by supporting construction work that is ready to happen quickly, or by recognizing eligible construction that was already completed using non-federal funds, as long as it meets the program's requirements.
This FOA invites sponsors of Title XVI projects to submit proposals in one of two categories. First, it seeks construction activities that can start in fiscal year 2011 and be finished within 24 months, emphasizing near-term readiness and rapid completion. Second, it allows sponsors to request funding for construction activities that were completed previously without federal funding, provided those completed elements comply with all Title XVI program requirements. In practical terms, the program is aiming both to accelerate shovel-ready construction and to potentially reimburse or support qualifying past construction efforts that align with the federal framework.
The broader program context is Reclamation's Title XVI authority to identify and pursue opportunities to reclaim and reuse wastewater and naturally impaired groundwater and surface water, specifically across the 17 Western States and Hawaii. This reflects longstanding western water management priorities, including stretching limited freshwater supplies, improving drought resilience, and making use of alternative water sources through treatment and reuse infrastructure.
Funding is structured with clear financial limits and a required cost-sharing component. The opportunity includes an estimated total funding amount of $20,000,000, with an expected 15 awards. Individual awards have a stated ceiling of $2,000,000 and a floor of $5,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, consistent with Title XVI cost-share rules. The FOA reiterates the program's general cost-share authority: Reclamation may provide up to the lesser of 25 percent of eligible project costs or the federal appropriations ceiling (noted as typically $20 million) for planning, design, and construction of specific water recycling projects. In other words, federal participation is capped both by a percentage of project cost and by statutory or appropriations-based limits, and applicants should expect to carry a substantial portion of total project expenses.
Eligibility is limited and specific. Only sponsors of water reclamation and reuse projects that are explicitly authorized for funding under Title XVI of Public Law 102-575 (43 U.S.C. 390h through 390h-39) are eligible to apply under this announcement. The eligible applicant type is listed as "Others," with the clarification that the key determinant is being a sponsor of an authorized Title XVI project, rather than a broad open competition for any public or private entity.
Key administrative dates show the FOA was posted and created on December 13, 2010, with an application deadline of February 11, 2011, and an archive date of March 13, 2011. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the associated CFDA number is 15.504, which corresponds to the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Michelle Maher, Grants Officer, at 303-445-2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program Construction Activities for Fiscal Year 2011 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R11SF80311). It is a discretionary grant program run by the Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office) to advance federally authorized water recycling projects under Title XVI of Public Law 102-575, as amended.
What is the main purpose of the announcement?
The announcement is intended to move authorized Title XVI projects forward by (1) supporting construction that is ready to begin quickly in fiscal year 2011 and finish rapidly, and/or (2) recognizing eligible construction that was already completed using non-federal funds, as long as it meets Title XVI program requirements.
What types of projects or activities are being funded?
The focus is on construction activities for Title XVI water reclamation and reuse projects. These projects relate to reclaiming and reusing wastewater and naturally impaired groundwater and surface water, consistent with Title XVI program objectives.
What are the two proposal categories under this FOA?
Sponsors may submit proposals in one of two categories: (1) construction activities that can start in fiscal year 2011 and be completed within 24 months, and (2) construction activities that were completed previously using non-federal funding, provided the completed work complies with all Title XVI program requirements.
Does this opportunity support "shovel-ready" construction?
Yes. One category specifically targets construction that can begin in fiscal year 2011 and be completed within 24 months, emphasizing near-term readiness and rapid completion.
Can funding be requested for construction that was completed before this grant?
Yes. The FOA allows sponsors to request funding for construction activities completed previously without federal funding, as long as those completed elements comply with all Title XVI program requirements.
What is the geographic scope of the Title XVI program described here?
The Title XVI authority described in the announcement focuses on identifying and pursuing opportunities to reclaim and reuse wastewater and naturally impaired groundwater and surface water across the 17 Western States and Hawaii.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount is $20,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates approximately 15 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The stated award floor is $5,000 and the award ceiling is $2,000,000 per award.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing/matching requirement applies consistent with Title XVI cost-share rules, and applicants should expect to carry a substantial portion of total project expenses.
What federal cost-share limits are referenced in the FOA?
The FOA reiterates the program's general cost-share authority: Reclamation may provide up to the lesser of 25 percent of eligible project costs or the federal appropriations ceiling (noted as typically $20 million) for planning, design, and construction of specific water recycling projects.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to sponsors of water reclamation and reuse projects that are explicitly authorized for funding under Title XVI of Public Law 102-575 (43 U.S.C. 390h through 390h-39).
Is this a broadly open competition for any public or private entity?
No. The eligible applicant type is listed as "Others," but the deciding factor is whether the applicant is a sponsor of an explicitly authorized Title XVI project, not whether the entity fits a general public/private category.
Which agency is administering this grant opportunity?
The program is run by the Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The associated CFDA number is 15.504 (Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program).
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline listed in the announcement is February 11, 2011.
When was the opportunity posted?
The FOA was created and posted on December 13, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is March 13, 2011.
How quickly must proposed construction be completed under the "start in FY 2011" category?
Construction activities in that category must be able to start in fiscal year 2011 and be finished within 24 months.
Who can applicants contact for help obtaining the full announcement?
The listed contact is Michelle Maher, Grants Officer, at 303-445-2025.
What law authorizes the eligible projects under this FOA?
Eligible projects must be authorized under Title XVI of Public Law 102-575, as amended, cited as 43 U.S.C. 390h through 390h-39.
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