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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 Dec 3, 2012 and posted on Nov 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 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 $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).
- State and local governments, Tribes, and entities that have water delivery authority with a tie to a Reclamation project.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) Southern California Area Office grant opportunity is a competitive, cost-shared funding program run by the Bureau of Reclamation (Lower Colorado Region) to help partners improve water-use efficiency and water management tied to Federal Reclamation projects. The program traces back to Reclamations 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. To carry out that mandate, Reclamation established WCFSP in 1996 and later set program procedures through Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02), which cover how Reclamation provides technical and financial assistance to eligible entities and how it administers water conservation plans.
The opportunity centers on four main program components. First, it supports the development of effective water management and conservation plans, meaning projects that strengthen planning, tracking, and decision-making around water use. Second, it encourages the implementation of on-the-ground water efficiency measures that reduce losses or make better use of existing supplies. Third, it funds demonstrations of conservation technologies, which typically includes piloting or showcasing practical tools and methods that can be replicated by other water managers. Fourth, it promotes water education and training, reflecting the idea that long-term conservation depends not only on equipment and infrastructure but also on informed operators, managers, and water users. A consistent theme throughout the announcement is that Reclamation views partnerships as essential because no single agency or district can solve regional water efficiency challenges alone.
This specific Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), numbered R13SF35001, invites irrigation and water districts, states, local governments, water providers, Tribes, and other entities that have water delivery authority and a connection to a Reclamation project to apply for grant funding. The intent is to leverage local and regional resources by pairing applicant funds with federal support through required cost sharing or matching. In practical terms, applicants are expected to bring their own money and/or in-kind resources to the table while working with Reclamation to complete activities that make existing water supplies go further through conservation and efficiency efforts in the Southern California Area Office (SCAO) area.
Funding is provided as a discretionary grant under CFDA 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program). The announcement anticipated up to 5 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $300,000. Individual awards could be as large as $100,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). Projects are selected competitively using evaluation and selection criteria described in the full announcement, which typically means proposals must clearly explain the conservation benefit, the feasibility of the work plan, the applicants capacity to carry it out, and how the cost-share arrangement will be met.
Key dates in the posted notice show the FOA was posted on November 28, 2012, created December 3, 2012, and had an application deadline of January 31, 2013 (with the same date listed as both the original and current closing date). The opportunity was later archived on March 2, 2013. For applicants needing access help with 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 (SCAO) - FAQ
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a competitive, cost-shared grant opportunity under the Bureau of Reclamation (Lower Colorado Region) Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP), focused on improving water-use efficiency and water management tied to Federal Reclamation projects in the Southern California Area Office (SCAO) area.
What is the FOA number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number is R13SF35001.
Which federal program and CFDA number does this fall under?
Funding is offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 15.530, Water Conservation Field Services Program.
Why does the Bureau of Reclamation offer this program?
The program traces back to Reclamation 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. Reclamation established WCFSP in 1996 and later set procedures through Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02) covering technical and financial assistance and administration of water conservation plans.
What types of projects does this opportunity support?
The opportunity centers on four program components:
- Development of effective water management and conservation plans (strengthening planning, tracking, and decision-making around water use)
- Implementation of on-the-ground water efficiency measures (reducing losses or making better use of existing supplies)
- Demonstrations of conservation technologies (piloting or showcasing tools and methods that others can replicate)
- Water education and training (supporting informed operators, managers, and water users for long-term conservation)
Who is eligible to apply?
The FOA invites applications from irrigation and water districts, states, local governments, water providers, Tribes, and other entities that have water delivery authority and a connection to a Reclamation project.
Does an applicant need a connection to a Reclamation project?
Yes. The eligibility description indicates applicants must have water delivery authority and a connection to a Reclamation project.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Projects are selected competitively using evaluation and selection criteria described in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. This is a cost-shared funding program intended to leverage local and regional resources by pairing applicant funds (and/or in-kind resources) with federal support.
What does "cost-shared" mean in practical terms for applicants?
Applicants are expected to bring their own funds and/or in-kind resources to support the proposed work while partnering with Reclamation to complete activities that improve conservation and efficiency.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated up to 5 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $300,000.
What is the maximum award size?
Individual awards could be as large as $100,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
What will proposals typically be evaluated on?
While the specific scoring rubric is in the full announcement, the notice indicates projects are selected competitively and typically require proposals to clearly explain:
- The conservation benefit
- The feasibility of the work plan
- The applicant's capacity to carry out the work
- How the cost-share arrangement will be met
What geographic area does this FOA focus on?
This FOA is for the Southern California Area Office (SCAO) area.
When was the FOA posted?
The posted notice shows the FOA was posted on November 28, 2012, and created on December 3, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 31, 2013 (listed as both the original and current closing date).
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 2, 2013.
Who was the point of contact for assistance with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Grants Officer Shawna Thompson.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Phone: 702-293-8570
Email: smthompson@usbr.gov
What is the program's overall emphasis besides funding projects?
A consistent theme is that Reclamation views partnerships as essential, because regional water efficiency challenges generally cannot be solved by a single agency or district acting alone.
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