Opportunity Information: Apply for R13SF60003
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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 Feb 8, 2013 and posted on Nov 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 or water districts which have a contract to use Reclamation Project water and/or use Reclamation Project facilities within the geographic area covered by Reclamation s Oklahoma Texas Area Office or State water and planning and management agencies within the geographic area covered by Reclamation s Oklahoma Texas Area Office that have the potential to affect Reclamation project facilities or operations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) grant opportunity for the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, Oklahoma-Texas Area Office (Funding Opportunity Number R13SF60003), is a discretionary grant program focused on improving water conservation and operational efficiency in Reclamation-connected systems within the Oklahoma-Texas Area Office service area. The program is designed to stretch federal dollars by requiring cost sharing, meaning applicants are expected to bring their own funds and resources to the project and partner financially with Reclamation to complete the proposed work.
At its core, the opportunity funds projects that support practical, on-the-ground water savings and better water management. Eligible proposals can target one or more of three main activities: first, developing written water conservation management plans that set the stage for future improvements such as upgrades to water conveyance infrastructure, better water measurement, or operational changes that reduce losses and improve efficiency; second, implementing specific conservation or efficiency activities that are already identified in an existing written water conservation management plan that has been reviewed by Reclamation; and third, demonstrating new, innovative, or previously untested water conservation management technologies or practices that could meaningfully improve water use efficiency or operational performance. The emphasis is not just on planning for planning's sake, but on plans that lead to real improvements, and on implementation or demonstrations that can produce measurable benefits.
The selection process is competitive and uses a structured ranking approach. Reclamation indicates it will systematically evaluate applications to ensure limited funding is directed to the proposals that best meet WCFSP objectives in the Oklahoma-Texas Area Office geographic scope. Applications are scored using evaluation criteria referenced in Section V of the announcement, with a clear focus on outcomes tied to the program goals, such as conserving water, increasing water use efficiency, and enhancing operational efficiency. In practice, this means applicants should be prepared to make a strong case that their project is feasible, cost-effective, and likely to deliver tangible conservation or operational results.
Funding details indicate up to three awards are expected. The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $100,000, and the minimum award amount (floor) is listed as $0, which typically signals flexibility in award size depending on project scope and available funds. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program). Because cost sharing is required, applicants should plan to document their matching contributions clearly and show how their share of the project will be funded and sustained.
Eligibility is limited to entities with a direct connection to Reclamation projects and operations in the Oklahoma-Texas Area Office region. Specifically, eligible applicants include irrigation or water districts that have a contract to use Reclamation Project water and/or use Reclamation Project facilities within the relevant geographic area. State water, planning, and management agencies in the same area are also eligible if they have the potential to affect Reclamation project facilities or operations. This eligibility framing signals that projects should be closely tied to systems, operations, or decisions that influence Reclamation-managed or Reclamation-associated water infrastructure and water deliveries.
Key administrative details from the announcement include a posting date of November 16, 2012, with the closing date ultimately set to February 15, 2013 (following an original closing date of January 29, 2013). The opportunity was archived on February 28, 2013. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Irene Hoiby, Grants Management Specialist/Grants Officer, at 406-247-7615.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) discretionary grant opportunity for the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, Oklahoma-Texas Area Office. The Funding Opportunity Number is R13SF60003. It supports projects that improve water conservation and operational efficiency in Reclamation-connected systems within the Oklahoma-Texas Area Office service area.
What is the main purpose of the WCFSP grant?
The program funds practical, on-the-ground efforts that produce water savings and better water management. It is intended to improve water conservation, increase water use efficiency, and enhance operational efficiency in Reclamation-connected systems.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive discretionary grant?
It is a discretionary grant program and applications are selected through a competitive process using a structured ranking approach.
What geographic area does this opportunity cover?
Projects must be within the Oklahoma-Texas Area Office service area and be tied to Reclamation-connected systems, facilities, operations, or decisions in that geographic scope.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to entities with a direct connection to Reclamation projects and operations in the Oklahoma-Texas Area Office region. Eligible applicants include:
- Irrigation or water districts that have a contract to use Reclamation Project water and/or use Reclamation Project facilities within the relevant geographic area.
- State water, planning, and management agencies in the same area if they have the potential to affect Reclamation project facilities or operations.
What types of projects can be funded?
Eligible proposals may focus on one or more of these three activity areas:
- Developing written water conservation management plans that support future improvements such as upgrades to water conveyance infrastructure, improved water measurement, or operational changes that reduce losses and improve efficiency.
- Implementing specific conservation or efficiency activities that are already identified in an existing written water conservation management plan that has been reviewed by Reclamation.
- Demonstrating new, innovative, or previously untested technologies or practices for water conservation management that could meaningfully improve water use efficiency or operational performance.
Does the program fund planning-only projects?
The opportunity supports development of written water conservation management plans, but the emphasis is on plans that lead to real improvements (for example, enabling later upgrades, better measurement, or operational changes). The announcement emphasizes outcomes rather than planning for planning's sake.
If we want to implement a project activity, do we need an existing plan?
For implementation proposals, the activity should already be identified in an existing written water conservation management plan, and that plan must have been reviewed by Reclamation.
What does "demonstration" mean in this opportunity?
Demonstration projects are intended to test new, innovative, or previously untested water conservation management technologies or practices that could improve water use efficiency or operational performance. The focus is on showing meaningful improvements.
What outcomes does Reclamation prioritize in selecting projects?
The announcement indicates a clear focus on outcomes tied to WCFSP goals, including conserving water, increasing water use efficiency, and enhancing operational efficiency. Applicants are expected to show that the proposed work is feasible, cost-effective, and likely to deliver tangible results.
How are applications evaluated?
Reclamation uses a competitive, structured ranking approach. Applications are scored using evaluation criteria referenced in Section V of the announcement, and funding is directed to proposals that best meet WCFSP objectives within the Oklahoma-Texas Area Office scope.
How many awards are expected?
Up to three awards are expected.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount is $100,000.
What is the minimum award amount?
The minimum (floor) award amount is listed as $0, which generally indicates flexibility in award size depending on project scope and available funds.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required. Applicants are expected to bring their own funds and resources and partner financially with Reclamation to complete the proposed work.
What does the cost-sharing requirement imply for applicants?
Applicants should be prepared to document matching contributions clearly and explain how their share of the project will be funded and sustained.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the Water Conservation Field Services Program is 15.530.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posting date: November 16, 2012
- Closing date: February 15, 2013 (extended from an original closing date of January 29, 2013)
- Archived date: February 28, 2013
Who can we contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Irene Hoiby, Grants Management Specialist/Grants Officer, at 406-247-7615.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The announcement indicates the opportunity was archived on February 28, 2013. (The provided information does not state whether archived opportunities can be reopened or whether late submissions are accepted.)
What kinds of systems or projects does "Reclamation-connected" refer to?
Based on the eligibility language, the opportunity is intended for projects connected to Reclamation Project water use and/or the use of Reclamation Project facilities, and for state agencies whose actions could affect Reclamation project facilities or operations within the Oklahoma-Texas Area Office area.
What should a strong application emphasize?
The announcement suggests applicants should make a strong case that the project aligns with WCFSP objectives, is feasible, is cost-effective, and will produce measurable water conservation and/or operational efficiency benefits within the Oklahoma-Texas Area Office geographic scope.
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