Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AS00017
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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 SCAO" 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 Nov 28, 2014 and posted on Nov 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 27, 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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) SCAO grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AS00017) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is part of Reclamation's long-running effort to meet its water conservation responsibilities under Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act (RRA) of 1982, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to encourage and implement water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects. In practice, this program is meant to move water conservation from policy into on-the-ground actions by supporting both planning and implementation efforts that improve how water is managed, delivered, and conserved in Reclamation-related service areas.
The program traces back to Reclamation establishing WCFSP in 1996, and it is administered using Reclamation's Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02). Those directives lay out the procedures Reclamation uses to operate the program under the RRA and other authorities. A central theme is providing technical and financial assistance to eligible entities, including both Federal and non-Federal partners, and supporting the development and administration of water conservation plans. Taken together, the opportunity is designed to help water providers and related organizations adopt practical conservation measures, strengthen planning, and demonstrate measurable water savings or improved efficiency.
This particular announcement is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources and uses the grant funding instrument. The CFDA number listed is 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program). Reclamation anticipated making about five awards under this posting, with an estimated total funding pool of $300,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a $10,000 floor to a $100,000 ceiling. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect that federal dollars must be paired with non-federal contributions (cash and/or eligible in-kind support, depending on the program rules in the full announcement).
Eligibility is focused on entities with water or power delivery authority located in the Lower Colorado Region, consistent with Sections 9502 and 9504(a) of Public Law 111-11. The eligible applicant types called out include states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other qualifying organizations that have the relevant delivery authority in that region. This makes the opportunity especially targeted toward public and quasi-public water management organizations, tribal governments, and similar entities responsible for delivering water or power where conservation improvements can be implemented directly within operational systems.
The posting timeline shows it was originally posted and created on November 28, 2014, with a closing date of January 27, 2015, and an archive date of February 28, 2015. While the dates indicate this specific notice is historical, the summary is still useful for understanding the structure of WCFSP opportunities and the kinds of applicants and projects the Bureau of Reclamation tends to support through this authority.
For applicants or interested parties who needed access assistance at the time, the announcement provided a point of contact at Reclamation: Diana Blake, Grants Management Specialist, reachable at 702-293-8550 or dmblake@usbr.gov. The announcement also referenced Grant.gov as the source for the full opportunity package and official application instructions.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) SCAO Grant (R15AS00017) - FAQs
What is the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) SCAO grant opportunity?
The WCFSP SCAO opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AS00017) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It supports practical water conservation work by funding planning and implementation efforts that improve how water is managed, delivered, and conserved in Reclamation-related service areas.
Which federal agency runs this grant program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program.
What is the legal authority behind the WCFSP program?
The program is tied to Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act (RRA) of 1982, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to encourage and implement water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The stated intent is to move water conservation from policy into on-the-ground actions by supporting planning and implementation projects that strengthen water conservation practices, improve efficiency, and support measurable improvements in water management and delivery within Reclamation-related service areas.
What kinds of projects does the opportunity support?
Based on the summary, the opportunity supports both planning and implementation efforts. It emphasizes practical conservation measures, development and administration of water conservation plans, and projects that demonstrate measurable water savings or improved efficiency.
How long has Reclamation operated the WCFSP program?
Reclamation established the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) in 1996 as part of its ongoing water conservation efforts.
What directives or standards govern how the program is administered?
The program is administered using Reclamation's Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02), which describe procedures for operating the program under the Reclamation Reform Act and other authorities.
What is the grant category for this opportunity?
The announcement is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program).
How much total funding was anticipated under this posting?
Reclamation anticipated an estimated total funding pool of $300,000 for this announcement.
How many awards were anticipated?
The Bureau of Reclamation anticipated making about five awards under this posting.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $10,000 (minimum) to $100,000 (maximum).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect federal funds to be paired with non-federal contributions. The summary notes contributions may include cash and/or eligible in-kind support, depending on the rules in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility was focused on entities with water or power delivery authority located in the Lower Colorado Region, consistent with Sections 9502 and 9504(a) of Public Law 111-11.
Which types of applicants were specifically called out as eligible?
The eligible applicant types listed include states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other qualifying organizations that have water or power delivery authority in the Lower Colorado Region.
Is this opportunity targeted to a particular geographic area?
Yes. The opportunity is especially targeted toward entities located in the Lower Colorado Region, as described in the eligibility requirements.
What kinds of organizations does this opportunity appear designed to serve?
Based on the summary, it is oriented toward public and quasi-public water management organizations, tribal governments, and similar entities responsible for delivering water or power where conservation improvements can be implemented within operational systems.
When was this funding opportunity originally posted?
The posting was created and originally posted on November 28, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed was January 27, 2015.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date listed was February 28, 2015.
Is this specific notice current or historical?
The dates shown indicate this specific notice is historical. The summary is still useful for understanding the structure of WCFSP opportunities and the types of applicants and projects Reclamation supports through this authority.
Where were applicants directed to find the full opportunity package and official application instructions?
The announcement referenced Grant.gov as the source for the full opportunity package and the official application instructions.
Who was the point of contact for access assistance related to this opportunity?
The announcement listed Diana Blake, Grants Management Specialist, as the point of contact.
What contact details were provided for the listed point of contact?
Diana Blake could be reached at 702-293-8550 or via email at dmblake@usbr.gov.
What is the core theme of the program described in the announcement?
A central theme described is providing technical and financial assistance to eligible entities (including federal and non-federal partners) and supporting the development and administration of water conservation plans, with an emphasis on practical measures and measurable outcomes.
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