Opportunity Information: Apply for 09SF300001
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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 Services Program 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 Jan 30, 2009 and posted on Jan 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, was a discretionary federal funding program designed to support practical, on-the-ground water conservation and improved water management projects. The core purpose of the Request for Proposals was to identify partners that could work with Reclamation to implement activities that measurably improve water use efficiency, conservation outcomes, and related water management practices in the region. Funding was offered through either cooperative agreements or grants, which generally indicates Reclamation anticipated a collaborative relationship with awardees, especially under cooperative agreements where federal involvement during the project can be more active.
This opportunity was specifically tied to the Lower Colorado Regional Area (LCRA), which includes Southern Nevada, Northwestern Arizona, and Southwestern Utah, plus any other areas supported by the Lower Colorado Regional Office located in Boulder City, Nevada. In practical terms, applicants needed to demonstrate that their proposed activities would benefit water conservation efforts within this geographic scope, or otherwise fit within the service area supported by that regional office. The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program), which is the federal catalog identifier used to track and organize assistance programs.
Projects were competitively reviewed, with proposals rated according to formal selection criteria referenced as being in Section V of the full announcement. While the selection criteria are not included in the excerpt provided, the language makes clear that awards were not automatic and would be based on how well a proposal aligned with program objectives and met the evaluation standards. Reclamation also explicitly reserved the right to make awards on a case-by-case basis, signaling flexibility in award decisions depending on project merit, regional priorities, and available funds.
Financially, the program anticipated an estimated total of $150,000 available across all awards. Individual awards were generally small and targeted, with an expected award floor of $10,000 and a ceiling of $25,000, and the announcement notes that agreements were generally limited to a maximum of $25,000 even though applicants could request any amount of federal funding. That wording typically means you could propose a higher federal request, but you should expect that the agency would most often fund projects at or below the stated maximum. The opportunity also required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) as part of the project budget, consistent with the program rules in the full solicitation.
Eligible applicants included a range of public and nonprofit entities: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). This eligibility set is consistent with the program’s practical orientation toward local and regional water providers, public agencies, and mission-driven organizations that can carry out water conservation work directly in communities and water systems.
Key dates show this was a time-limited solicitation posted on January 30, 2009, with an application deadline of March 12, 2009, and an archive date of April 11, 2009, meaning the competition is long closed. The funding opportunity number was 09SF300001, and the opportunity title was "Water Conservation Field Services Program LCRA." For administrative or technical questions at the time, the point of contact was Tina Mullis, Program Manager and Grants Officer Technical Representative, reachable by phone at 702-293-8139, with an instruction that applicants having difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically should call that contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) opportunity?
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) opportunity was a discretionary federal funding program from the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region. It was designed to support practical, on-the-ground water conservation and improved water management projects that could demonstrate measurable improvements in water use efficiency and conservation outcomes.
What was the main purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP)?
The RFP aimed to identify partners that could work with Reclamation to implement activities that measurably improve water use efficiency, conservation results, and related water management practices within the Lower Colorado Regional Area (LCRA) service region.
Which Bureau of Reclamation office administered this opportunity?
This opportunity was administered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, through the Lower Colorado Regional Office located in Boulder City, Nevada.
What geographic area did the program focus on?
The program was tied to the Lower Colorado Regional Area (LCRA), which includes Southern Nevada, Northwestern Arizona, and Southwestern Utah, plus any other areas supported by the Lower Colorado Regional Office in Boulder City, Nevada. Applicants needed to show that proposed activities would benefit water conservation efforts within this scope or otherwise fit within the regional office service area.
What types of projects or activities were intended to be supported?
The program was intended to support practical water conservation and improved water management projects, with an emphasis on activities that could show measurable improvements in water use efficiency and conservation outcomes.
What funding mechanisms were used for awards?
Funding was offered through either cooperative agreements or grants. The use of cooperative agreements generally indicates Reclamation anticipated a more collaborative relationship with awardees, including the possibility of more active federal involvement during project implementation compared to a standard grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program was associated with CFDA 15.530, which is the catalog identifier for the Water Conservation Field Services Program used to track and organize federal assistance programs.
How were proposals evaluated and selected?
Projects were competitively reviewed and rated using formal selection criteria referenced as being in Section V of the full announcement. Awards were not automatic and depended on how well proposals aligned with program objectives and met the evaluation standards.
Did Reclamation have flexibility in making awards?
Yes. Reclamation reserved the right to make awards on a case-by-case basis. This language indicates funding decisions could vary depending on project merit, regional priorities, and available funds.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The program anticipated an estimated total of $150,000 available across all awards.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to be relatively small and targeted. The anticipated award floor was $10,000 and the ceiling was $25,000.
Could applicants request more than $25,000?
The announcement indicated applicants could request any amount of federal funding, but it also noted that agreements were generally limited to a maximum of $25,000. In practice, this meant applicants should expect most awards to be at or below $25,000 even if a higher amount was requested.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) as part of the project budget, consistent with the rules described in the full solicitation.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excluded institutions of higher education, even though certain other nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations were eligible.
What was the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number was 09SF300001, and the opportunity title was "Water Conservation Field Services Program LCRA."
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on January 30, 2009. The application deadline was March 12, 2009. The archive date was April 11, 2009.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. Based on the dates provided (deadline March 12, 2009, archive date April 11, 2009), this competition is long closed.
Who was the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact was Tina Mullis, Program Manager and Grants Officer Technical Representative.
How could applicants contact the program at the time?
Applicants could contact the program by calling Tina Mullis at 702-293-8139.
What should applicants have done if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
The notice instructed applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically to call the listed point of contact (Tina Mullis) for assistance.
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