Opportunity Information: Apply for R12SF60005
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Conservation Field Services Program Great Plains Region, Nebraska Kansas Area Office" 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 Feb 22, 2012 and posted on Jan 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $120.00 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 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Irrigation and/or water districts, state or local water agencies, Reclamation water contractors, and water related non profit organizations with a defined relationship to one or more Reclamation Project(s) that provide service to no more than 60,000 acres, and are located within the geographic areas of the Reclamation s Nebraska Kansas Area Office
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) funding opportunity for the Great Plains Region, Nebraska-Kansas Area Office (Funding Opportunity Number R12SF60005) is a discretionary federal grant/cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Reclamation. Its central purpose is to help local water delivery and water management organizations stretch their own budgets by partnering with Reclamation through cost sharing, so practical conservation work can move forward in Nebraska and Kansas projects tied to Reclamation facilities and operations. In plain terms, the program is meant to help eligible organizations plan, test, and carry out improvements that reduce water losses, increase efficiency, and strengthen day-to-day operational performance in irrigation and related water systems.
The program is focused on four main types of outcomes. First, it supports the development of written water management and conservation plans, with an emphasis on plans that are actionable and set the stage for future upgrades such as improved conveyance systems, better measurement and monitoring, or refined operational procedures. Second, it encourages demonstration projects that try out new, innovative, or not-yet-widely-used water management technologies and conservation practices, allowing organizations to evaluate real-world performance and share results. Third, it funds implementation work that directly carries out activities already identified in approved written water management and/or conservation plans, helping applicants move from planning into on-the-ground execution. Fourth, it promotes efforts that build a stronger understanding of good water use practices and techniques, including demonstration and education-oriented work that improves how water is managed and used across a district or service area.
Funding is provided through either a grant or a cooperative agreement, which signals that awards may involve varying levels of federal involvement depending on the specific project and agreement structure. The total estimated funding listed for this opportunity is 120 (as published in the source notice), with an award ceiling of up to $100,000 per award and no stated minimum award amount (award floor $0). The opportunity anticipated making about three awards. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants are expected to contribute their own funds and/or other resources as part of the project budget, and the federal share is intended to complement rather than fully cover project costs.
Eligibility is geared toward entities that are directly involved in irrigation and water management and that have a defined relationship to one or more Reclamation projects. Specifically, eligible applicants include irrigation and/or water districts, state or local water agencies, Reclamation water contractors, and water-related nonprofit organizations, as long as they have a defined relationship to a Reclamation project, serve no more than 60,000 acres, and are located within the geographic areas served by Reclamation's Nebraska-Kansas Area Office. This design keeps the program targeted to smaller and mid-sized service areas where system upgrades, measurement improvements, and operational changes can produce measurable conservation benefits and can often be replicated elsewhere.
Key administrative details reflect that this opportunity was posted on January 31, 2012, created on February 22, 2012, and ultimately closed on April 2, 2012 (with an original closing date of March 1, 2012). The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program). For access issues or administrative questions about the announcement, the listed contact was Lindsey Nafts, Grants Officer, reachable by phone at 406-247-7684.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) - Great Plains Region (Nebraska-Kansas Area Office) FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) for the Great Plains Region, Nebraska-Kansas Area Office. It is a discretionary federal grant/cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Reclamation under Funding Opportunity Number R12SF60005.
What is the main purpose of the WCFSP opportunity?
The central purpose is to help local water delivery and water management organizations stretch their budgets through cost sharing with the Bureau of Reclamation, so practical conservation work can move forward in Nebraska and Kansas projects tied to Reclamation facilities and operations. The program supports improvements that reduce water losses, increase efficiency, and strengthen day-to-day operational performance in irrigation and related water systems.
What geographic area does this opportunity cover?
The opportunity is targeted to the geographic areas served by Reclamation's Nebraska-Kansas Area Office, with projects tied to Reclamation facilities and operations in Nebraska and Kansas.
What types of projects or outcomes does the program fund?
The program focuses on four types of outcomes: (1) development of written water management and conservation plans; (2) demonstration projects that test innovative or not-yet-widely-used technologies and conservation practices; (3) implementation work to carry out activities already identified in approved written water management and/or conservation plans; and (4) efforts that improve understanding and adoption of good water use practices and techniques, including demonstration and education-oriented work.
Does the program fund planning activities?
Yes. One major focus is the development of written water management and conservation plans, especially plans that are actionable and support future upgrades such as improved conveyance, better measurement and monitoring, or refined operational procedures.
Does the program support demonstration or pilot projects?
Yes. The program encourages demonstration projects that evaluate new, innovative, or not-yet-widely-used water management technologies and conservation practices in real-world conditions and share results.
Can funding be used to implement projects identified in an existing plan?
Yes. The program funds implementation work that directly carries out activities already identified in approved written water management and/or conservation plans, helping organizations move from planning into on-the-ground execution.
Does the program support education or outreach related to water use practices?
Yes. One focus is building a stronger understanding of good water use practices and techniques, including demonstration and education-oriented work that improves how water is managed and used across a district or service area.
What funding instrument will be used for awards?
Funding may be provided through either a grant or a cooperative agreement. This indicates awards may involve varying levels of federal involvement depending on the project and agreement structure.
What is the total estimated funding available?
The total estimated funding listed for this opportunity is 120 (as published in the source notice).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $100,000 per award.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated; the award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making about three awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants are expected to contribute their own funds and/or other resources as part of the project budget, and the federal share is intended to complement rather than fully cover project costs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include irrigation and/or water districts, state or local water agencies, Reclamation water contractors, and water-related nonprofit organizations, as long as they meet the additional eligibility conditions described in the announcement.
What relationship must an applicant have to a Reclamation project?
Applicants must have a defined relationship to a Reclamation project. The program is intended to support work tied to Reclamation facilities and operations.
Is there a service area size limit for eligibility?
Yes. Eligible organizations must serve no more than 60,000 acres.
Do applicants have to be located in a specific area?
Yes. Applicants must be located within the geographic areas served by Reclamation's Nebraska-Kansas Area Office.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R12SF60005.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 31, 2012, created on February 22, 2012, and closed on April 2, 2012. The original closing date was March 1, 2012.
Who is the contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact is Lindsey Nafts, Grants Officer. Phone: 406-247-7684.
What kinds of operational improvements does the program aim to support?
The opportunity is aimed at practical improvements that reduce water losses, increase efficiency, and strengthen day-to-day operational performance in irrigation and related water systems, including upgrades supported by better conveyance, measurement and monitoring, and improved operational procedures.
Why is the program targeted to smaller and mid-sized service areas?
The design keeps the program focused on smaller and mid-sized service areas (up to 60,000 acres) where system upgrades, measurement improvements, and operational changes can produce measurable conservation benefits and may be replicable elsewhere.
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