Opportunity Information: Apply for R14SF35010
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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 Southern California 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 Nov 14, 2013 and posted on Nov 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2014. (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 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see the full funding opportunity announcement for eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) - Southern California Area Office grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R14SF35010) was a competitive, discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, through its Southern California Area Office (SCAO). The purpose was to fund projects that improve water use efficiency and strengthen water resource management by supporting Reclamations broader mission to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound way for the public benefit. The program sits within Reclamations long-running water conservation efforts and is grounded in federal direction under Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, which instructs the Secretary of the Interior to encourage and implement water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects. Reclamation created the WCFSP in 1996 to meet those conservation obligations, and it is administered under established program directives and standards that include providing technical and financial assistance and supporting the development and administration of water conservation plans.
Geographically, the funding targeted activities within the Southern California Area Office service area, described as all of southern California south of the Tehachapi Mountains and east of the Sierra Nevada, with specific exclusions for the Imperial, Coachella, and Colorado River Valleys. In practical terms, proposals needed to clearly relate to water conservation and efficiency within this defined service footprint and have a connection or tie to Reclamation projects, reflecting the program emphasis on improving the performance and sustainability of existing water supplies rather than developing entirely new sources.
The program prioritized projects that align with the four core components of the WCFSP: first, helping entities develop effective water management and water conservation plans; second, encouraging and supporting the implementation of concrete water efficiency measures; third, demonstrating conservation technologies in ways that can be replicated or scaled; and fourth, promoting and supporting water education and training. The intent was not only to generate measurable water savings, but also to build lasting capacity through planning, technology demonstration, and workforce or public education that can improve conservation outcomes over time.
Eligible applicants were broadly framed and included irrigation and water districts, Indian Tribes, states, local governments, water providers, and other entities, with the key qualifier that applicants should have a relationship or tie to Reclamation projects. Reclamation also emphasized partnership-driven approaches, noting that improving efficiency across the West requires collaboration among federal and state agencies, water users, Tribes, research and educational institutions, and other stakeholders. While the narrative encouraged leveraging resources and referenced cost sharing conceptually, the listing indicated that there was no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement for this specific funding opportunity, though applicants were still expected to demonstrate how they would maximize impact through available resources and partnerships.
From a funding standpoint, Reclamation anticipated making about 10 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $300,000. Individual awards could be as high as $100,000, with no stated minimum award amount. The opportunity was posted on November 14, 2013, and the application deadline was January 15, 2014 (with the archive date listed as February 14, 2014). Projects were to be selected through a competitive review process using selection criteria described in the full funding opportunity announcement, meaning applicants needed to craft proposals that directly addressed the program goals, demonstrated feasibility and benefits, and aligned strongly with the evaluation factors.
For administrative questions or to request help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Grants Officer Shawna Thompson at 702-293-8570 or smthompson@usbr.gov.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) - Southern California Area Office (Funding Opportunity Number R14SF35010): FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity was the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) - Southern California Area Office grant (Funding Opportunity Number R14SF35010). It was a competitive, discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, administered through the Southern California Area Office (SCAO).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose was to fund projects that improve water use efficiency and strengthen water resource management. It supported Reclamation's broader mission to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound way for the public benefit.
What is the legal or policy basis for WCFSP?
The program is grounded in federal direction under Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982. That section instructs the Secretary of the Interior to encourage and implement water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects.
When was the WCFSP created?
Reclamation created the WCFSP in 1996 to help meet those water conservation obligations.
Who administered this specific funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, through its Southern California Area Office (SCAO).
Where were projects required to take place?
Funding targeted activities within the Southern California Area Office service area, described as all of southern California south of the Tehachapi Mountains and east of the Sierra Nevada.
Are any locations excluded from the eligible geographic area?
Yes. The service area description specifically excluded the Imperial Valley, Coachella Valley, and Colorado River Valley.
Did proposals need to relate to Reclamation projects?
Yes. Proposals needed to clearly relate to water conservation and efficiency within the defined service footprint and have a connection or tie to Reclamation projects.
Is this grant meant to develop new water supplies?
The emphasis was on improving the performance and sustainability of existing water supplies through conservation and efficiency, rather than developing entirely new water sources.
What kinds of projects were prioritized?
The program prioritized projects aligned with the four core components of WCFSP: (1) developing effective water management and water conservation plans, (2) implementing concrete water efficiency measures, (3) demonstrating conservation technologies that can be replicated or scaled, and (4) promoting and supporting water education and training.
What are the four core components of WCFSP?
The four core components referenced in the opportunity were: water management and conservation planning; implementation of water efficiency measures; demonstration of conservation technologies (with an emphasis on replication or scalability); and water education and training.
Was the program focused only on measurable water savings?
No. While measurable water savings were part of the intent, the opportunity also emphasized building lasting capacity through planning, technology demonstration, and workforce or public education to improve conservation outcomes over time.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were broadly framed and included irrigation and water districts, Indian Tribes, states, local governments, water providers, and other entities. A key qualifier was that applicants should have a relationship or tie to Reclamation projects.
Does the program encourage partnerships?
Yes. The opportunity emphasized partnership-driven approaches and collaboration among federal and state agencies, water users, Tribes, research and educational institutions, and other stakeholders.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No formal cost-sharing or matching requirement was indicated for this specific funding opportunity. However, the narrative encouraged leveraging resources and partnerships to maximize impact.
How many awards were expected?
Reclamation anticipated making about 10 awards under this funding opportunity.
How much total funding was anticipated?
The estimated total program funding level was $300,000.
What was the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be as high as $100,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated in the provided opportunity summary.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 14, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 15, 2014.
What was the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date listed was February 14, 2014.
How were projects selected?
Projects were to be selected through a competitive review process using selection criteria described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Where could applicants find the selection criteria?
The selection criteria were described in the full funding opportunity announcement (FOA). Applicants were expected to align proposals with the program goals, feasibility expectations, benefits, and evaluation factors in that document.
What did applicants need to demonstrate in their proposals?
Based on the summary provided, applicants needed to craft proposals that directly addressed program goals, demonstrated feasibility and benefits, aligned strongly with evaluation factors, clearly fit the geographic service area, and reflected a tie to Reclamation projects.
Who was the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact was Grants Officer Shawna Thompson.
How could someone contact the listed point of contact?
Shawna Thompson could be reached at 702-293-8570 or smthompson@usbr.gov for administrative questions or to request help accessing the full announcement.
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