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Water Conservation Field Service Program (WCFSP) FY 2010 (Phoenix Area Office) - FAQs

1) What is this grant opportunity?

This is the Water Conservation Field Service Program (WCFSP) FY 2010 grant opportunity for the Phoenix Area Office, Funding Opportunity Number R10SF32001. It is a discretionary, competitive grant program administered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region.

2) What is the main purpose of the program?

The program is intended to improve how efficiently existing water supplies are used within the Phoenix Area Office boundaries by supporting practical water conservation and water efficiency projects. The focus is on conservation measures that help stretch limited supplies further, rather than developing new water supplies.

3) Where must projects be located or provide benefits?

Projects are intended to be within the Phoenix Area Office boundaries. The opportunity also highlights a connection to Reclamation projects, indicating proposals should align with Reclamation service areas and mission rather than being unrelated local initiatives.

4) Is this a competitive grant?

Yes. This is a competitive opportunity where projects and activities are selected through a competitive process, meaning proposals are evaluated against one another and only selected submissions receive funding.

5) Is this program discretionary or formula-based?

It is a discretionary program (not formula-based), with awards made through a competitive selection process.

6) What kinds of projects are the program looking to fund?

The opportunity emphasizes practical water conservation and water efficiency projects that improve use of existing supplies. The stated intent is to implement conservation measures (to extend limited supplies) rather than to develop new supplies.

7) Does the program emphasize partnerships?

Yes. A stated emphasis is on partnerships where applicants bring their own funding and resources. The grant is structured to leverage federal dollars by pairing them with local, state, tribal, or institutional investments.

8) Is cost sharing required?

The opportunity describes cost sharing as a central feature. Applicants are expected to match or share costs with Reclamation, using their own funding and potentially in-kind contributions or partner resources, as applicable.

9) Why is cost sharing important for this opportunity?

Cost sharing is intended to leverage federal funds so that more conservation work can be completed than would be possible with federal funding alone.

10) How much total funding is estimated to be available?

The estimated total funding available is $350,000.

11) About how many awards does the program expect to make?

The opportunity indicates an expectation of around 12 awards.

12) What is the expected size of individual awards?

Individual awards are anticipated to range from $20,000 to $30,000.

13) What does the award range suggest about project scope?

The $20,000 to $30,000 expected award range suggests the program is targeting smaller, well-defined conservation efforts that can be completed with modest federal support, especially when combined with cost share contributions.

14) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include:

• Special district governments (such as irrigation or water districts)
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• State governments
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that particular nonprofit category)
• Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education

15) Are universities eligible to apply?

Yes, public or state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible. The opportunity also notes interest in universities that have a relationship or tie to a Reclamation project.

16) Are 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?

Yes, 501(c)(3) nonprofits are listed as eligible, with the specific note that the nonprofit eligibility category excludes institutions of higher education in that particular nonprofit category.

17) Are water providers eligible?

The opportunity notes interest in water providers and other entities that have a relationship or tie to a Reclamation project. Specific eligible applicant types include entities like special district governments (for example, irrigation or water districts).

18) Do applicants need a connection to a Reclamation project?

The opportunity expresses interest in applicants (such as water providers, universities, and other entities) that have a relationship or tie to a Reclamation project, reinforcing that projects should align with Reclamation’s mission and service areas.

19) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?

The Funding Opportunity Number is R10SF32001.

20) What agency and region are running the program?

The program is run by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, for the Phoenix Area Office.

21) What is the CFDA number and program name?

The CFDA listing is 15.530, Water Conservation Field Services Program.

22) What activity category does this opportunity fall under?

The activity category is Environment.

23) When was the opportunity posted and created?

The announcement was posted on November 4, 2009, and created on December 9, 2009.

24) What was the application deadline?

The opportunity initially set a closing date of January 29, 2010, and later extended the deadline to February 26, 2010.

25) When was the opportunity archived?

The opportunity was archived on March 10, 2010.

26) Who was the listed point of contact?

The listed point of contact was Linda Howell, Agreements Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office.

27) How could applicants contact the point of contact?

Linda Howell could be reached by phone at 623-773-6283.

28) What was the contact intended to help with?

The contact information was provided to help prospective applicants obtain the full notice details (if they could not access the announcement electronically), confirm eligibility questions, and clarify submission requirements tied to the competitive application process.