Opportunity Information: Apply for R11SF60009
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Conservation Field Services Program 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 Jul 15, 2011 and posted on Jul 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $125,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $125,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 20,000 acres, and are located within the geographic areas of the Reclamations Nebraska Kansas Area Office.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) opportunity for the Nebraska-Kansas Area Office is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the Bureau of Reclamation (Great Plains Region). Under Funding Opportunity Number R11SF60009, Reclamation sought proposals for water conservation activities to be carried out during federal fiscal year 2011 (October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011). Awards were to be made through cooperative agreements, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination, technical input, or joint oversight), rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant with minimal federal participation.
Funding for the competition was relatively small and targeted. Reclamation anticipated making about two awards, with an estimated total available funding amount of $125,000. The maximum award (award ceiling) was also listed as $125,000, and the award floor was $0, indicating that smaller requests could be considered and that the final award size could vary depending on project scope, merit, and available funds. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or eligible in-kind contributions) toward the project budget, rather than relying entirely on federal dollars.
Eligibility was limited to specific types of water management entities and organizations with a defined connection to one or more Reclamation Projects in the Nebraska-Kansas Area Office geography. Eligible applicants included irrigation and/or water districts, state or local water agencies, Reclamation water contractors, and water-related nonprofit organizations, provided they had a defined relationship to a Reclamation Project that serves no more than 20,000 acres and they were located within the Nebraska-Kansas Area Office service area. In practical terms, this focuses the program on smaller-scale Reclamation-associated project areas and the local organizations that operate, manage, or support them, rather than large regional systems.
The program’s activity category was listed as “Water Conservation,” and the overarching intent was to fund projects that support Reclamation’s Water Conservation Field Services Program objectives. While the announcement text provided here does not list specific project types, WCFSP awards generally support on-the-ground or planning-oriented conservation efforts that improve water management efficiency, reduce losses, and strengthen conservation practices tied to Reclamation-served irrigated agriculture or related water delivery systems. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, projects would likely involve coordination with Reclamation staff and align closely with Reclamation priorities in the Nebraska-Kansas Area Office.
Key dates for this opportunity were: posted/created on July 15, 2011; closing date on August 1, 2011; and archived on August 2, 2011. Questions or requests for help accessing the full announcement were directed to the listed grants officer, Lindsey Nafts, at (406) 247-7684. The program was associated with CFDA number 15.530, which corresponds to the Water Conservation Field Services Program.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) for the Nebraska-Kansas Area Office, a discretionary federal grant competition run by the Bureau of Reclamation (Great Plains Region).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R11SF60009.
Which federal agency is running this competition?
The competition is run by the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program).
What kind of projects or activities does this program support?
The activity category listed is Water Conservation. The intent is to fund projects that support Reclamation's WCFSP objectives. While specific project types are not listed in the provided announcement text, WCFSP awards generally support conservation efforts that improve water management efficiency, reduce water losses, and strengthen conservation practices tied to Reclamation-served irrigated agriculture or related water delivery systems. Projects may be on-the-ground implementation efforts and/or planning-oriented conservation work.
What geographic area does this opportunity cover?
This opportunity is for the Nebraska-Kansas Area Office service area (within the Bureau of Reclamation's Great Plains Region).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to specific water management entities and organizations that have a defined connection to one or more Reclamation Projects in the Nebraska-Kansas Area Office geography. Eligible applicants include:
- Irrigation and/or water districts
- State or local water agencies
- Reclamation water contractors
- Water-related nonprofit organizations
Are there any special eligibility conditions tied to Reclamation Projects?
Yes. Eligible organizations must have a defined relationship to a Reclamation Project that serves no more than 20,000 acres and must be located within the Nebraska-Kansas Area Office service area.
Does this opportunity focus on large regional systems or smaller project areas?
Based on the eligibility limitation to Reclamation Projects serving no more than 20,000 acres, this opportunity is targeted toward smaller-scale Reclamation-associated project areas and the local organizations that operate, manage, or support them.
What is the federal funding instrument used for awards?
Awards were to be made through cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that awards are made through a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period. Examples given include coordination, technical input, or joint oversight, rather than a pass-through grant with minimal federal participation.
What federal fiscal year was this opportunity intended to fund?
Proposals were sought for water conservation activities to be carried out during federal fiscal year 2011, which is October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011.
How much total funding was expected to be available under this competition?
Reclamation anticipated an estimated total available funding amount of $125,000.
How many awards were expected?
Reclamation anticipated making about two awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award (award ceiling) was listed as $125,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, indicating that smaller requests could be considered and the final award size could vary based on scope, merit, and available funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied.
What does the cost-sharing requirement mean for applicants?
Applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources toward the project budget rather than relying entirely on federal dollars. The provided information notes that this contribution could be cash and/or eligible in-kind contributions.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted/created on July 15, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was August 1, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 2, 2011.
Who can applicants contact with questions or to request help accessing the full announcement?
Questions or requests for help accessing the full announcement were directed to the listed grants officer, Lindsey Nafts.
What is the contact phone number for the listed grants officer?
The phone number provided for Lindsey Nafts is (406) 247-7684.
Is this opportunity competitive or non-competitive?
It is described as a discretionary federal grant competition, meaning proposals were competitively sought and reviewed rather than funded automatically.
What general factors could affect the final award amount?
Based on the information provided, final award sizes could vary depending on project scope, merit, and available funds, with an overall cap (ceiling) of $125,000.
How closely are funded projects expected to align with Reclamation priorities?
Because awards were to be made as cooperative agreements involving substantial Reclamation involvement, projects would likely involve coordination with Reclamation staff and align closely with Reclamation priorities in the Nebraska-Kansas Area Office.
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