Opportunity Information: Apply for R10SF30001
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Conservation Field Service Program FY2010 LCRA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.530 Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 10, 2009 and posted on Oct 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 20, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments County governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- See Section III of the attached Announcement for further information about eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Service Program (WCFSP) FY2010 LCRA funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R10SF30001) is a discretionary federal grant/cooperative agreement program run by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region. Its core purpose is to fund on-the-ground projects that improve water management and increase water conservation, with an emphasis on building partnerships where Reclamation and local or regional entities work together to implement practical conservation activities. Projects submitted under this opportunity are intended to advance more efficient water use and better water management practices in the areas served by Reclamation's Lower Colorado Regional Office.
Geographically, the program is focused on the Lower Colorado Regional Area (LCRA), which includes Southern Nevada, Northwestern Arizona, and Southwestern Utah, along with any other locations supported by the Lower Colorado Regional Office in Boulder City, Nevada. Applicants are expected to ensure their proposed work fits within this service area, and the announcement referenced a map showing the area of consideration to help applicants confirm eligibility by location.
Funding for the competition was estimated at $350,000 total, with an expectation of about five awards. Individual awards were generally capped at $100,000 (the stated award ceiling), though applicants could request any amount of federal funding and Reclamation reserved the right to make awards on a case-by-case basis. The minimum award size (award floor) was listed as $5,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or eligible in-kind contributions, depending on the program rules in the full announcement) to help carry out the project.
A range of public and nonprofit entities could apply. Eligible applicants included state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category as explicitly stated). The announcement directed applicants to Section III for the full eligibility details, suggesting there may have been additional conditions or clarifications beyond the basic list.
Proposals were to be evaluated and rated using selection criteria described in Section VI of the announcement. While the specific scoring factors are not included in the summary text provided, the structure makes clear that funding decisions were competitive and criteria-driven rather than first-come, first-served. The opportunity also emphasized that applicants should read the announcement carefully because some changes were flagged as "New," indicating updates or revisions applicants needed to incorporate into their submissions.
Timing details show the opportunity was posted on October 2, 2009, with a closing date of November 20, 2009 (original and current closing dates were the same). The record indicates an archive date of January 31, 2010. The opportunity was modified on November 9, 2009 to add specific information about Public Law 111-11, which was identified as the authorization used for grants under the WCFSP. That modification matters because it points to the statutory authority behind the program and potentially affects allowable activities, compliance requirements, or reporting expectations.
The program fell under CFDA 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program), and the activity category was listed as Natural Resources. For support, the contact provided was Tina Mullis, Program Manager and Grants Officers Technical Representative, at (702) 293-8139, with a note that applicants could call if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Water Conservation Field Service Program (WCFSP) FY2010 LCRA funding opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal grant/cooperative agreement competition run by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region. The opportunity is identified as WCFSP FY2010 LCRA with Funding Opportunity Number R10SF30001.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The core purpose is to fund on-the-ground projects that improve water management and increase water conservation. The opportunity emphasizes practical conservation activities and partnership-based projects where Reclamation and local or regional entities work together.
What kinds of projects are intended to be funded?
Projects are intended to advance more efficient water use and improve water management practices in the areas served by Reclamation's Lower Colorado Regional Office. The summary does not list specific project types, but it describes "on-the-ground" conservation and water management improvements.
Where must projects be located to be considered?
The program is focused on the Lower Colorado Regional Area (LCRA), which includes Southern Nevada, Northwestern Arizona, and Southwestern Utah, plus any other locations supported by the Lower Colorado Regional Office in Boulder City, Nevada. Applicants are expected to confirm their project fits within this service area.
Is there a map or reference to confirm the eligible service area?
Yes. The announcement referenced a map showing the area of consideration to help applicants confirm eligibility by location.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The total funding for the competition was estimated at $350,000.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement expected about five awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The minimum award size (award floor) was listed as $5,000. The award ceiling was generally $100,000, though applicants could request any amount and Reclamation reserved the right to make awards on a case-by-case basis.
Can an applicant request more than $100,000?
The summary indicates $100,000 was the stated award ceiling, but it also states applicants could request any amount of federal funding and that Reclamation reserved the right to make awards on a case-by-case basis.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied. Recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources to help carry out the project. The summary notes this could include cash and/or eligible in-kind contributions, depending on the program rules in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. The summary specifically notes that institutions of higher education were excluded under that nonprofit category as stated in the opportunity.
Are institutions of higher education eligible as nonprofits under this opportunity?
No. The summary states that nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations were eligible, excluding institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category as explicitly stated.
Are there additional eligibility conditions beyond the basic list?
Possibly. The announcement directed applicants to Section III for full eligibility details, indicating there may have been additional conditions or clarifications beyond the summary list.
How were proposals evaluated?
Proposals were to be evaluated and rated using selection criteria described in Section VI of the announcement. The summary does not include the specific scoring factors, but it makes clear the process was competitive and criteria-driven.
Was funding awarded on a first-come, first-served basis?
No. The summary indicates proposals were competitively evaluated and rated using selection criteria, meaning funding decisions were not first-come, first-served.
Were there any updates or revisions applicants needed to pay attention to?
Yes. The opportunity flagged some changes as "New," and applicants were advised to read the announcement carefully to incorporate updates or revisions into their submissions.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on October 2, 2009, and the closing date was November 20, 2009. The original and current closing dates were the same.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was January 31, 2010.
Was the opportunity modified after it was posted?
Yes. It was modified on November 9, 2009 to add specific information about Public Law 111-11, identified as the authorization used for grants under the WCFSP.
Why does the Public Law 111-11 modification matter?
The summary notes that adding the authorization points to the statutory authority behind the program and could potentially affect allowable activities, compliance requirements, or reporting expectations.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program was listed under CFDA 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program).
What activity category was this opportunity listed under?
The activity category was listed as Natural Resources.
Who can applicants contact for support or questions?
The contact listed was Tina Mullis, Program Manager and Grants Officers Technical Representative, at (702) 293-8139.
What if an applicant has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The contact information included a note that applicants could call if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Which Reclamation office administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, and references the Lower Colorado Regional Office in Boulder City, Nevada as the office supporting the service area.
What type of federal assistance is this (grant or cooperative agreement)?
The summary describes it as a discretionary federal grant/cooperative agreement program.
Does the opportunity emphasize partnerships?
Yes. A stated emphasis is on building partnerships where Reclamation and local or regional entities work together to implement practical conservation activities.
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