Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AS00020
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Conservation Field Services Program PXAO" 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, 2014 and posted on Dec 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 2015. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the Lower Colorado Region as required by Sections 9502 and 9504(a) of Public Law 111 11.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office (PXAO) sought proposals for on-the-ground water conservation and water-use efficiency activities within the PXAO service area. Geographically, the focus was most of Arizona, with two notable exceptions: northwest Arizona and the communities and corridors along the Colorado River that fall under other Reclamation offices. The overall purpose aligned with Reclamation's broader mission to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in ways that make environmental and economic sense for the public, while also working closely with local water users, states, tribes, and other partners to improve water management across the western United States. In practical terms, the program emphasized that using water more efficiently is not a side project but a central part of Reclamation's long-term strategy for sustaining scarce water supplies.
This was a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AS00020) categorized under Environment and Natural Resources. Reclamation expected to make about six awards, supported by an estimated total funding amount of $150,000. Individual awards were planned to range from $10,000 to $50,000, meaning the program was positioned to support smaller, targeted conservation efforts rather than large capital megaprojects. A cost-sharing or matching contribution was required, so applicants needed to plan for providing a portion of project costs from non-federal sources, which is often intended to ensure local commitment and stretch limited federal dollars across more projects.
Eligibility was limited to entities with water or power delivery authority located in the Lower Colorado Region, consistent with the authorizing requirements in Sections 9502 and 9504(a) of Public Law 111-11. Eligible applicants included states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other qualifying organizations that meet the "delivery authority" requirement. That wording typically points toward operational entities that can implement conservation measures within real water delivery systems, rather than purely research-focused institutions without management responsibilities. The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program), which is the federal assistance listing associated with this type of Reclamation conservation funding.
Key dates show that the announcement was posted on December 1, 2014, with a closing deadline of January 30, 2015, and an archive date of February 28, 2015, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation for that funding cycle. The primary public portal for details was Grants.gov, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Diana Blake, Grants Management Specialist, reachable at 702-293-8550 and dmblake@usbr.gov.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity called?
This opportunity is the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office (PXAO).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R15AS00020.
Which federal office is running this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office (PXAO).
What is the main purpose of the WCFSP funding described here?
The program sought proposals for on-the-ground water conservation and water-use efficiency activities within the PXAO service area. The broader intent aligns with Reclamation's mission to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in ways that make environmental and economic sense for the public, while working with local water users, states, tribes, and other partners to improve water management across the western United States.
What type of projects does this opportunity focus on?
The focus is on practical, on-the-ground water conservation and water-use efficiency activities. The description emphasizes that improved efficiency is a central part of Reclamation's long-term approach to sustaining scarce water supplies.
What category is this grant listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The WCFSP opportunity described here is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number associated with this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.530, Water Conservation Field Services Program.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $150,000.
How many awards were expected?
Reclamation expected to make about six awards.
What was the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were planned to range from $10,000 to $50,000.
Does this program require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching contribution was required, meaning applicants needed to provide a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to entities with water or power delivery authority located in the Lower Colorado Region, consistent with the authorizing requirements in Sections 9502 and 9504(a) of Public Law 111-11.
What types of organizations were listed as eligible applicants?
Eligible applicants included states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other qualifying organizations that meet the delivery authority requirement.
What does "water or power delivery authority" imply for eligibility?
Based on the language provided, it generally points to operational entities that can implement conservation measures within real water delivery systems, rather than organizations that are purely research-focused and do not have water management or delivery responsibilities.
Where was the geographic focus for projects?
The geographic focus was most of Arizona within the PXAO service area.
Were any parts of Arizona excluded from the focus area?
Yes. Two notable exceptions were identified: northwest Arizona, and the communities and corridors along the Colorado River that fall under other Reclamation offices.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on December 1, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The closing deadline was January 30, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 28, 2015.
Where were applicants directed to find the official details and submit information?
The primary public portal for details was Grants.gov.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Diana Blake, Grants Management Specialist.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Diana Blake could be reached at 702-293-8550 and dmblake@usbr.gov.
Does the information provided indicate this was a large infrastructure funding program?
No. With planned awards of $10,000 to $50,000, the opportunity was positioned to support smaller, targeted conservation efforts rather than large capital megaprojects.
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