Opportunity Information: Apply for R13SF32001
Apply for R13SF32001
- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Conservation Field Services Program Phoenix 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 Dec 7, 2012 and posted on Dec 7, 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.)
- 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 $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 200,000 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- State and local governments, Tribes, public and private agencies that have a tie to a Reclamation projects.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program Phoenix Area Office grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R13SF32001) is a competitive, discretionary grant run by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, through its Phoenix Area Office. It is designed to fund on-the-ground activities that help communities and water users make more efficient use of existing water supplies across most of Arizona. The Phoenix Area Office boundary generally covers the state except for northwest Arizona and the areas along the Colorado River that are handled by other Reclamation offices. The basic idea is to use small, targeted grants to strengthen partnerships and help local and regional entities move practical water efficiency work forward in an arid region where conserving water is a constant and growing need.
This funding sits under Reclamations broader mission to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in ways that make environmental and economic sense for the public. Reclamation created the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) in 1996 to carry out its water conservation responsibilities under Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to encourage and implement water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects. Through program directives and standards, Reclamation uses WCFSP to provide technical and financial support to non-federal partners and to advance water-use efficiency as a central part of western water management.
The program is built around four core components: helping develop effective water management and conservation approaches, encouraging implementation of water efficiency measures, demonstrating conservation technologies, and promoting water education and training. In the Phoenix Area Office, however, there is an important limitation: because Arizona already has strong statewide groundwater management requirements (through the Arizona Department of Water Resources and the Groundwater Management Code of 1980), this specific Phoenix-area funding opportunity does not provide funding for preparing water management and/or water conservation plans. Applicants are expected to focus on implementation, technology demonstration, and education or training style efforts rather than plan-writing.
The objective of the announcement is to invite irrigation and water districts, states, local governments, water providers, universities, and other eligible entities with a connection to a Reclamation project to propose cost-shared projects that improve water conservation and efficiency. Reclamation is explicitly looking for applicants to leverage their own funds and resources alongside federal dollars, reflecting the programs emphasis on shared investment and collaboration. The opportunity recognizes that no single organization can solve the regions efficiency challenges alone, so it prioritizes continued partnerships among water users, federal and state agencies, and educational and research institutions.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the total estimated funding available is $200,000, with an award ceiling of $25,000 per grant and no stated minimum award amount. The CFDA (now assistance listing) associated with the program is 15.530. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget. The application window for the archived announcement opened December 7, 2012, and closed February 15, 2013 (with an archive date of March 17, 2013), and awards would have been made through a competitive selection process rather than on a first-come basis.
Eligibility is described broadly to include state and local governments, Tribes, and public or private agencies, so long as they have a tie to a Reclamation project. In practice, this is aimed at organizations operating in Reclamation-served areas or with direct relevance to Reclamation water facilities and project purposes. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed grants officer contact was Shawna Thompson (702-293-8570, smthompson@usbr.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Water Conservation Field Services Program Phoenix Area Office grant opportunity?
It is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Reclamation (Lower Colorado Region) through its Phoenix Area Office. The opportunity is intended to fund on-the-ground water conservation and water-use efficiency activities that help communities and water users make more efficient use of existing water supplies across most of Arizona.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R13SF32001.
Which agency runs this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, through the Phoenix Area Office.
What is the purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to support practical, targeted projects that improve water conservation and efficiency in an arid region where conserving water is a constant and growing need. The funding is designed to strengthen partnerships and help local and regional entities move implementation work forward.
What kinds of projects does the program generally support?
The broader Water Conservation Field Services Program is built around four components: developing effective water management and conservation approaches, encouraging implementation of water efficiency measures, demonstrating conservation technologies, and promoting water education and training.
Are water management or water conservation plan-writing projects eligible under this Phoenix Area Office opportunity?
No. This specific Phoenix Area Office funding opportunity does not provide funding for preparing water management and/or water conservation plans. Applicants are expected to focus on implementation, technology demonstration, and water education or training efforts rather than plan-writing.
Why is plan preparation not funded under this Phoenix Area Office opportunity?
The announcement notes that Arizona already has strong statewide groundwater management requirements through the Arizona Department of Water Resources and the Groundwater Management Code of 1980, which is cited as the reason this Phoenix-area opportunity does not fund water management and/or conservation plan preparation.
What geographic area does the Phoenix Area Office boundary cover?
The Phoenix Area Office boundary generally covers Arizona except for northwest Arizona and the areas along the Colorado River that are handled by other Bureau of Reclamation offices.
Does the program only fund projects in Arizona?
Based on the announcement description, this Phoenix Area Office opportunity is focused on on-the-ground activities across most of Arizona within the Phoenix Area Office boundary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly to include states, local governments, Tribes, and public or private agencies, provided they have a tie to a Bureau of Reclamation project. The opportunity also specifically mentions irrigation and water districts, water providers, universities, and other eligible entities with a connection to a Reclamation project.
What does it mean to have a "tie to a Reclamation project"?
The announcement indicates the program is aimed at organizations operating in Reclamation-served areas or with direct relevance to Reclamation water facilities and project purposes. The key requirement stated is having a connection to a Reclamation project.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This is a competitive, discretionary grant. Awards would have been made through a competitive selection process rather than on a first-come basis.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available under the announcement is $200,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $25,000 per grant.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
What is Reclamation looking for in terms of partnerships and leveraging funds?
The announcement explicitly looks for applicants to leverage their own funds and resources alongside federal dollars. It also emphasizes continued partnerships among water users, federal and state agencies, and educational and research institutions.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The CFDA (now called the Assistance Listing) associated with the program is 15.530.
When did the application period open and close for the archived announcement?
The archived application window opened on December 7, 2012, and closed on February 15, 2013. The archive date listed is March 17, 2013.
How can applicants get help accessing the full announcement (based on the contact provided)?
The listed grants officer contact for assistance was Shawna Thompson at 702-293-8570 or smthompson@usbr.gov.
What federal mission or authority is this program connected to?
This funding sits under Reclamation's broader mission to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in environmentally and economically sound ways for the public. The Water Conservation Field Services Program (created in 1996) carries out water conservation responsibilities under Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to encourage and implement water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects.
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