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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the environment 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 29, 2010 and posted on Nov 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 11, 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 $600,000.00 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 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) grant opportunity for the Southern California Area Office is a discretionary funding program run by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, focused on improving water conservation and water-use efficiency in Southern California. The core aim is to help entities that are connected to Reclamation projects stretch existing water supplies further by supporting practical conservation and efficiency activities. Rather than fully funding projects outright, the program is designed around cost sharing, meaning applicants are expected to contribute their own funding and/or resources and partner with Reclamation to complete the work. The overall intent is to leverage federal dollars with local and regional investments so that conservation improvements can be implemented more broadly and with stronger local commitment.
Funding under this announcement is competitive and projects are chosen using evaluation criteria identified in the announcement (referenced as the selection criteria in Section VI). While the specific criteria are not listed in the summary information provided, the structure indicates that proposals are scored and compared against each other, and only the most competitive projects are selected for awards. The program anticipates making about seven awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $600,000. Individual awards are expected to fall between $50,000 (award floor) and $100,000 (award ceiling), which suggests the program is targeting project scopes that are meaningful but still relatively focused and implementable within a typical grant timeframe.
Eligible applicants are described broadly and include irrigation and water districts, states, local governments, tribes, water providers, and other entities, as long as they have a tie to Reclamation projects. The listing indicates eligibility is "unrestricted" in the sense that multiple entity types may apply, but applicants still need to meet any clarifications stated in the full announcement, especially the requirement of having a connection to Reclamation-related water infrastructure or efforts. The funding activity category is listed as Environment, aligning with the program's emphasis on conservation, efficient water management, and improved use of existing supplies rather than developing entirely new sources.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number R11SF350001 under CFDA 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program). The opportunity was posted on November 29, 2010, with an application deadline of March 11, 2011, and an archive date of April 10, 2011. Because cost sharing is explicitly required, applicants would need to plan for matching contributions and clearly document how their non-federal share will be provided, whether through cash, in-kind services, or other eligible resources as allowed by the program rules. For questions or help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Shawna Thompson, Grants Officer, at 702-293-8570 or smthompson@usbr.gov.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) - Southern California Area Office: FAQs
What is the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) grant for the Southern California Area Office?
The WCFSP grant opportunity for the Southern California Area Office is a discretionary, competitive funding program administered by the Bureau of Reclamation (Lower Colorado Region). It supports activities that improve water conservation and water-use efficiency in Southern California, with the overall goal of helping connected entities stretch existing water supplies further.
What is the main goal of this program?
The core aim is to improve water conservation and water-use efficiency by supporting practical conservation and efficiency activities. The program is intended to help implement improvements that make better use of existing supplies rather than developing entirely new sources.
Is this a discretionary program?
Yes. This opportunity is described as a discretionary funding program, meaning awards are made at the agency's discretion through a competitive process rather than by formula.
Is funding competitive, and how are projects selected?
Yes. Funding is competitive. Projects are selected using evaluation criteria identified in the announcement (referenced as the selection criteria in Section VI). While the specific criteria are not included in the information provided here, proposals are scored and compared, and only the most competitive projects are selected for awards.
How much total funding is expected under this announcement?
The program anticipates an estimated total funding amount of $600,000 under this announcement.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
Approximately seven awards are anticipated.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from $50,000 (award floor) to $100,000 (award ceiling).
Does the program fully fund projects?
No. The program is designed around cost sharing rather than fully funding projects outright. Applicants are expected to contribute their own funding and/or resources and partner with Reclamation to complete the work.
What does "cost sharing is required" mean for applicants?
Cost sharing required means applicants need to plan to provide a non-federal share of project costs. The non-federal share should be clearly documented in the application, including how it will be provided (for example, through cash contributions, in-kind services, or other eligible resources as allowed by the program rules).
What is the program trying to achieve by requiring cost sharing?
The overall intent is to leverage federal dollars with local and regional investments so that conservation improvements can be implemented more broadly and with stronger local commitment.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are described broadly and include irrigation and water districts, states, local governments, tribes, water providers, and other entities, as long as they have a tie to Reclamation projects.
What does it mean that eligibility is listed as "unrestricted"?
It indicates that multiple entity types may apply. However, applicants still need to meet any clarifications stated in the full announcement, including the requirement of having a connection to Reclamation-related water infrastructure or efforts.
Is a connection to Reclamation projects required?
Yes. The program is focused on helping entities connected to Reclamation projects. The information provided indicates applicants should have a tie to Reclamation projects, and any additional eligibility clarifications would be in the full announcement.
What types of activities does the program support?
The program supports practical water conservation and water-use efficiency activities that improve the ability to stretch existing water supplies further. Specific project examples are not listed in the information provided, but the emphasis is on implementable conservation and efficiency efforts.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Environment, reflecting the program's emphasis on conservation and efficient water management.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is R11SF350001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 15.530, titled Water Conservation Field Services Program.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 29, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 11, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 10, 2011.
Who can applicants contact with questions or to access the full announcement?
The listed contact is Shawna Thompson, Grants Officer. Phone: 702-293-8570. Email: smthompson@usbr.gov.
Where are the selection criteria located in the full announcement?
The information provided references the selection criteria in Section VI of the announcement.
What region and office are associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, specifically the Southern California Area Office.
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