Opportunity Information: Apply for 8SF811386
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- The Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water 2025 Preventing Crisis and Conflict in the West FY 2008" 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 Feb 28, 2008 and posted on Feb 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 60 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Irrigation and/or water districts, tribal water authorities, State governmental entities with water management authority (e.g., State agencies, departments, boards, etc.), and other entities with water delivery authority located in the Western United States or United States Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended.
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Opportunity Summary:
Water 2025 Preventing Crisis and Conflict in the West FY 2008 is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office) under the Water 2025 Challenge Grant Implementation Program, tied to CFDA 15.507 (WaterSMART, Sustaining and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow). The program is designed to fund practical, on-the-ground construction projects that help Western communities stretch existing water supplies further rather than relying solely on developing new supplies. The central idea is that improving the efficiency of current water delivery systems, and encouraging the kinds of arrangements that enable water to move to higher-value uses when needed, can reduce the likelihood of water shortages turning into major crises or political and legal conflicts.
The main purpose of the funding is to support projects that create water markets and make more efficient use of existing water supplies. In practice, that means Reclamation is looking for implementable infrastructure or system upgrades that measurably improve water management, such as modernizing conveyance systems, reducing losses, improving measurement and control, and enabling voluntary transfers or exchanges of water within a legal framework. By backing construction-focused improvements, the program aims to generate real increases in usable water for multiple beneficiaries, including farms, municipalities, local residents, and environmental needs, especially in areas where competition for water is intense or growing.
Awards are made through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates ongoing federal involvement or collaboration during project execution rather than a simple pass-through grant. Funding is competitive and cost-shared, meaning applicants must provide a portion of project costs from their own resources or other non-federal sources. For FY 2008, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding pool of $4,000,000, with an award ceiling of $300,000 per project and an expectation of up to about 60 awards. The cost-sharing requirement is explicitly noted, so proposals would be expected to show a clear financial commitment, a credible budget, and readiness to proceed with implementation.
Eligibility is geared toward entities that have real authority over water delivery and water management in the Western United States and certain U.S. Territories as defined under the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended. Eligible applicants include irrigation and/or water districts, tribal water authorities, state governmental entities that have water management authority (such as relevant agencies, departments, or boards), and other local entities with water delivery authority. This focus reflects the program's emphasis on projects that can be implemented by organizations that operate or govern actual water delivery systems and can make durable operational changes.
Key administrative details for this FY 2008 funding round include the Funding Opportunity Number 8SF811386 and an activity category of Natural Resources. The opportunity was posted and created on Feb 28, 2008. While the original closing date was listed as Jun 30, 2008, the current closing date was moved earlier to Apr 28, 2008, signaling that applicants needed to plan around the updated deadline. The archive date was Feb 28, 2009. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or clarifying administrative issues, the listed contact was Randale Jackson, Grant Specialist, at 303-445-2432.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as a targeted infrastructure and implementation funding program meant to accelerate practical water efficiency upgrades and market-enabling mechanisms in the West. Its broader public benefit goal is to lessen the strain on limited water supplies, reduce the probability of disruptive shortages, and head off escalating conflict by making existing water systems perform better and by supporting flexible, locally driven approaches to allocating water when conditions tighten.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the full name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Water 2025 Preventing Crisis and Conflict in the West FY 2008.
Which federal agency runs this program?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office).
What program is this funding tied to?
The opportunity is under the Water 2025 Challenge Grant Implementation Program and is tied to CFDA 15.507, described as WaterSMART, Sustaining and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The main purpose is to fund practical, on-the-ground construction projects that help Western communities stretch existing water supplies further, rather than relying only on developing new supplies.
What kinds of projects does Reclamation want to fund?
Reclamation is looking for implementable infrastructure or system upgrades that measurably improve water management, including projects that:
- Modernize water conveyance systems
- Reduce water losses
- Improve measurement and control
- Enable voluntary transfers or exchanges of water within a legal framework
- Support water markets and more efficient use of existing supplies
Is this program focused on planning studies or construction/implementation?
Based on the description, it is focused on construction-focused improvements and implementation that produce measurable increases in usable water.
How does this funding aim to prevent crisis and conflict?
The idea is that improving the efficiency of existing water delivery systems and supporting arrangements that allow water to move to higher-value uses when needed can reduce the likelihood that shortages turn into major crises or political and legal conflicts.
Who is expected to benefit from funded projects?
The program aims to generate real increases in usable water for multiple beneficiaries, including farms, municipalities, local residents, and environmental needs, especially where competition for water is intense or growing.
What type of federal award is used?
Awards are made through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates ongoing federal involvement or collaboration during project execution.
Is the funding competitive?
Yes. The opportunity is described as competitive.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The opportunity is cost-shared, meaning applicants must provide a portion of project costs from their own resources or other non-federal sources.
What should an applicant demonstrate related to cost sharing?
Proposals are expected to show a clear financial commitment, a credible budget, and readiness to proceed with implementation, consistent with the stated cost-sharing requirement.
How much funding is available in total for this round?
The estimated total funding pool for FY 2008 was listed as $4,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling is $300,000 per project.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity notes an expectation of up to about 60 awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed at entities with authority over water delivery and water management in the Western United States and certain U.S. Territories (as defined under the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended). Eligible applicants include:
- Irrigation and/or water districts
- Tribal water authorities
- State governmental entities with water management authority (agencies, departments, or boards)
- Other local entities with water delivery authority
What is the geographic scope for eligibility?
The opportunity is focused on the Western United States and certain U.S. Territories as defined under the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended.
Why does eligibility focus on water districts and water authorities?
The program emphasizes projects that can be implemented by organizations that operate or govern actual water delivery systems and can make durable operational changes.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 8SF811386.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted/created?
The opportunity was posted and created on Feb 28, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was listed as Jun 30, 2008, but the current closing date was moved earlier to Apr 28, 2008.
Was the deadline changed from what was originally listed?
Yes. The closing date was moved earlier from Jun 30, 2008 to Apr 28, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was Feb 28, 2009.
Who can be contacted for administrative questions or help accessing the announcement?
The listed contact is Randale Jackson, Grant Specialist, at 303-445-2432.
What is the broader public benefit goal of the program?
The broader goal is to lessen strain on limited water supplies, reduce the probability of disruptive shortages, and help head off escalating conflict by improving how existing systems perform and supporting flexible, locally driven approaches to allocating water when conditions tighten.
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