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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, Oklahoma Texas 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 Mar 27, 2012 and posted on Mar 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 6, 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 $200,000.00 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 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 projects.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) funding opportunity for the Great Plains Region, Oklahoma-Texas Area Office (Funding Opportunity Number R12SF60013) was a discretionary federal grant/cooperative agreement competition run by the Bureau of Reclamation. Its core purpose was to help eligible water management entities partner with Reclamation through cost-shared projects that conserve water, improve water use efficiency, and strengthen the operational efficiency of water delivery systems tied to Reclamation projects. In practical terms, the program was designed to stretch limited public dollars by requiring applicants to bring their own resources to the table, while using Reclamation support to move high-impact conservation work from planning into implementation.
The announcement invited proposals that did at least one of three things. First, it supported the preparation of written water management and conservation plans, emphasizing plans that would directly lead to measurable conservation outcomes, better efficiency, or improved operational performance. Second, it funded on-the-ground implementation of activities already identified in an approved written water management and/or conservation plan, signaling that the program valued projects that were ready to execute rather than purely conceptual. Third, it created opportunities for infrastructure construction, modification, or enhancement to existing facilities, focusing on practical upgrades that could reduce losses, improve system control, and make water delivery more efficient.
Awards were expected to be limited and competitive: the Bureau of Reclamation anticipated making about three awards under this cycle, with an estimated total funding pool of $200,000. Individual awards could range from as little as $1 up to a ceiling of $100,000, indicating flexibility for small targeted actions as well as larger, more comprehensive efforts, as long as they fit within the program priorities and available funds. The funding instrument types listed were both cooperative agreement and grant, which generally suggests that some projects could involve more direct federal involvement or collaboration (cooperative agreements) while others might operate more independently (grants), depending on project needs and Reclamation's role.
Cost sharing was required, meaning applicants needed to provide matching funds or in-kind contributions, reinforcing the program's emphasis on leveraging non-federal investment. Eligibility centered on organizations directly involved in water delivery and management connected to Reclamation work. Specifically, eligible applicants included irrigation and/or water districts, state or local water agencies, Reclamation water contractors, and water-related nonprofit organizations that have a defined relationship to one or more Reclamation projects. This eligibility focus reflects the program's intent to fund projects with clear institutional capacity and a direct connection to real-world water infrastructure and management responsibilities.
The opportunity was posted and created on March 27, 2012, with an original and final closing date of April 6, 2012, and it was archived on April 7, 2012. The CFDA number associated with the program was 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program), categorized under Natural Resources. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Lindsey Nafts, Grants Officer, reachable by phone at 406-247-7684.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) - Great Plains Region (Oklahoma-Texas Area Office) FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) funding opportunity for the Great Plains Region, Oklahoma-Texas Area Office (Funding Opportunity Number R12SF60013). It was a discretionary federal grant/cooperative agreement competition run by the Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the main purpose of WCFSP funding under this announcement?
The core purpose was to help eligible water management entities partner with the Bureau of Reclamation through cost-shared projects that conserve water, improve water use efficiency, and strengthen the operational efficiency of water delivery systems tied to Reclamation projects.
What kinds of projects were encouraged?
The announcement invited proposals that did at least one of the following:
- Prepare written water management and conservation plans that would directly lead to measurable conservation outcomes, improved efficiency, or better operational performance.
- Implement on-the-ground activities that were already identified in an approved written water management and/or conservation plan (projects positioned for implementation rather than purely conceptual work).
- Construct, modify, or enhance infrastructure at existing facilities to reduce losses, improve system control, and make water delivery more efficient.
Does a project have to fit all three project categories to qualify?
No. Proposals were invited if they did at least one of the three categories described in the announcement (planning, implementation of plan-identified activities, and/or infrastructure construction/modification/enhancement).
How many awards were expected to be made?
The Bureau of Reclamation anticipated making about three awards under this cycle.
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding pool for this cycle was $200,000.
What was the award size range?
Individual awards could range from $1 up to $100,000, depending on the proposed project, program priorities, and available funds.
What funding instrument types were used?
The listed funding instrument types were a cooperative agreement and a grant.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this opportunity?
Based on the announcement description, the use of both instruments suggests some projects could involve more direct federal involvement or collaboration with Reclamation (cooperative agreements), while others could operate more independently (grants), depending on project needs and Reclamation's role.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing was required, meaning applicants needed to provide matching funds and/or in-kind contributions.
Why does the program require cost sharing?
The opportunity emphasized leveraging non-federal investment to stretch limited public dollars, using Reclamation support to help move high-impact conservation work from planning into implementation.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility centered on organizations directly involved in water delivery and management connected to Reclamation work. Eligible applicants included:
- Irrigation and/or water districts
- State or local water agencies
- Reclamation water contractors
- Water-related nonprofit organizations that have a defined relationship to one or more Reclamation projects
Do nonprofits qualify under this opportunity?
Yes, water-related nonprofit organizations were eligible if they had a defined relationship to one or more Reclamation projects.
What geographic/office area did this opportunity cover?
This WCFSP opportunity was for the Great Plains Region, Oklahoma-Texas Area Office.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 27, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both April 6, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 7, 2012.
What was the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program).
What category was the opportunity listed under?
The opportunity was categorized under Natural Resources.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Lindsey Nafts, Grants Officer.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Lindsey Nafts could be reached by phone at 406-247-7684.
What was the overall program approach emphasized by this announcement?
The announcement emphasized cost-shared partnerships with Reclamation, prioritizing practical, high-impact conservation work tied to Reclamation projects, and supporting efforts ranging from plan development to ready-to-implement actions and infrastructure upgrades that improve efficiency and operations.
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