Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR LC 16 N023
Apply for BOR LC 16 N023
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Collaboration on Arizona Water Resource Management Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.519.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 06, 2016. (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 $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tribal Collaboration on Arizona Water Resource Management Project is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (CFDA 15.519), focused on strengthening tribal coordination and leadership participation in Arizona water policy and broader water resource management discussions. The opportunity is issued as a "Notice of Intent to Award Only," meaning it is not structured as an open competition; it signals Reclamation's intent to make a single award connected to an existing project effort rather than solicit new applicants broadly. The anticipated award amount is up to $40,000, with one award expected.
The project centers on the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA), which previously received Bureau of Reclamation funding to carry out this work. Under the grant, ITCA's role is to provide coordination and logistical support to the Tribal Leaders Water Policy Council (TLWPC). The TLWPC is made up of elected tribal leaders and their designated representatives and functions as a forum that helps tribes collaborate with other water resource management entities. In practice, the council provides a structured way for tribal leadership voices to be present in discussions that can include federal agencies, state and regional water bodies, and other stakeholders involved in water planning and policy.
The main goals of the project are about expanding and improving tribal participation and capacity in water policy. First, it aims to broaden tribal leader engagement in water policy conversations and collaborative processes, ensuring tribal perspectives are included where water decisions are being shaped. Second, it is designed to strengthen tribal capacity by improving access to relevant information and analysis related to water management, which can support more informed decision-making and advocacy by tribal governments.
Several specific work objectives are identified. The project will coordinate an inter-tribal planning forum, providing a consistent space for tribes to align priorities, share concerns, and develop common approaches to water resource challenges. It will also convene quarterly meetings focused on water policy issues, creating an ongoing cadence for updates, discussion, and coordination. Another objective is to identify both short- and long-term impacts of water policy and management decisions on tribes, which can include how changes in water availability, infrastructure planning, regulatory developments, or regional agreements may affect tribal communities. Finally, the project will coordinate a tribal presence within broader groups and committees working on water policies at the federal, tribal, state, and regional levels, helping ensure tribes are represented and able to participate effectively in multi-party policy settings.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number BOR LC 16 N023, with a creation date of August 24, 2016, and an original closing date of September 6, 2016. Eligible applicants are identified as federally recognized Native American tribal governments, though the "intent to award only" framing indicates the funding is tied to the existing ITCA-led effort rather than a typical open application process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Tribal Collaboration on Arizona Water Resource Management Project?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (CFDA 15.519). It focuses on strengthening tribal coordination and increasing tribal leadership participation in Arizona water policy and broader water resource management discussions.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award Only" mean for this opportunity?
"Notice of Intent to Award Only" indicates the opportunity is not structured as an open competition. Instead of broadly soliciting applications, it signals Reclamation's intent to make a single award connected to an existing project effort.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. Based on the "Notice of Intent to Award Only" description, it is not presented as a typical open competition and is tied to an existing project effort rather than seeking new applicants broadly.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What is the anticipated funding amount?
The anticipated award amount is up to $40,000.
Who is the project centered on?
The project centers on the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA), which previously received Bureau of Reclamation funding to carry out this work.
What role does ITCA play under the grant?
ITCA is expected to provide coordination and logistical support to the Tribal Leaders Water Policy Council (TLWPC) as part of the project effort.
What is the Tribal Leaders Water Policy Council (TLWPC)?
The TLWPC is made up of elected tribal leaders and their designated representatives. It functions as a forum that helps tribes collaborate with other water resource management entities and supports tribal leadership participation in water planning and policy discussions.
What is the main purpose of supporting the TLWPC?
The council provides a structured way for tribal leadership voices to be present in discussions that may involve federal agencies, state and regional water bodies, and other stakeholders engaged in water planning and policy.
What are the main goals of the project?
The goals include (1) broadening tribal leader engagement in water policy conversations and collaborative processes so tribal perspectives are included where water decisions are being shaped, and (2) strengthening tribal capacity by improving access to relevant information and analysis related to water management.
How does the project aim to broaden tribal participation in water policy?
It is designed to expand and improve tribal leader engagement in water policy conversations and collaborative processes, and to help ensure tribal perspectives are included in the settings where water decisions are developed.
How does the project aim to strengthen tribal capacity?
It aims to strengthen tribal capacity by improving access to relevant water management information and analysis that can support more informed decision-making and advocacy by tribal governments.
What specific activities or work objectives are included?
The work objectives described include coordinating an inter-tribal planning forum, convening quarterly meetings focused on water policy issues, identifying short- and long-term impacts of water policy and management decisions on tribes, and coordinating a tribal presence within broader water policy groups and committees at federal, tribal, state, and regional levels.
What is meant by an "inter-tribal planning forum" in this project?
It refers to a consistent space for tribes to align priorities, share concerns, and develop common approaches to water resource challenges.
How often are meetings expected to occur?
The project includes convening quarterly meetings focused on water policy issues.
What kinds of impacts on tribes will the project identify?
The project will identify both short- and long-term impacts of water policy and management decisions on tribes, including potential effects related to water availability, infrastructure planning, regulatory developments, or regional agreements.
What does "coordinating a tribal presence" in broader water groups mean?
It means organizing and supporting tribal representation and participation within broader groups and committees working on water policies at the federal, tribal, state, and regional levels, to help ensure tribes are represented and able to participate effectively in multi-party policy settings.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are identified as federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
If tribal governments are eligible, can a new applicant apply now?
The opportunity is framed as a "Notice of Intent to Award Only," which indicates the funding is tied to an existing ITCA-led effort rather than a typical open application process for new applicants.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR LC 16 N023.
What is the creation date for this opportunity listing?
The creation date is August 24, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date is September 6, 2016.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.519.
What geographic focus is reflected in the project description?
The project is focused on Arizona water policy and broader Arizona water resource management discussions.
What types of external partners or stakeholders may be involved in the discussions supported by this project?
The project description notes discussions can include federal agencies, state and regional water bodies, and other stakeholders involved in water planning and policy.
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