Opportunity Information: Apply for 09SF600051
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Conservation Field Services Program, Wyoming and Nebraska" 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 Jan 12, 2009 and posted on Jan 12, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Irrigation Districts that have a contract with Reclamation s Wyoming Area Office (WYAO) and have a Water Conservation Plan (WCP) signed by the District s governing body on file with the WYAO.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program, Wyoming and Nebraska (Funding Opportunity Number 09SF600051) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, through its Wyoming Area Office (WYAO). The program is aimed at supporting on-the-ground water conservation projects during Federal fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009), with a focus on practical improvements in irrigation efficiency and related conservation outcomes in the region.
Eligibility is narrow and tied to an existing relationship with Reclamation. Applicants must be irrigation districts that already have a contract with Reclamation's Wyoming Area Office and must also have a formal Water Conservation Plan (WCP) signed by the district's governing body on file with WYAO. In other words, this is not an open solicitation for the general public or all local governments; it is intended for specific irrigation districts that have already completed the required planning and documentation steps with Reclamation.
Funded projects are expected to implement or demonstrate water conservation measures, broadly defined to include both physical and non-physical approaches. The announcement frames water conservation measures as essentially any method, technique, policy, practice, procedure, activity, institutional arrangement, structural project, facility, equipment, or device that leads to measurable conservation benefits. Those benefits can include reducing overall water consumption, reducing withdrawals or diversions, cutting losses and waste (such as seepage or operational losses), improving water use efficiency, or increasing water recycling and reuse. This wide definition gives applicants flexibility to propose either infrastructure-focused projects (for example, system upgrades that reduce losses) or management and operational changes, as long as they directly support real implementation and improved conservation outcomes.
A key emphasis is on demonstrating new and innovative approaches to improving irrigation efficiency. That suggests proposals are expected to go beyond routine maintenance and instead showcase improvements that can be replicated or scaled, such as adopting more efficient delivery methods, modernizing controls and measurement, or implementing novel practices that improve how water is applied or managed across an irrigation system. While the summary does not list specific required deliverables, the language indicates Reclamation is looking for tangible implementation rather than planning-only efforts.
The program includes a cost-sharing requirement, meaning recipients must contribute a share of project costs rather than relying entirely on federal funds. Cost-share can support both capital and administrative costs and may include in-kind services or other contributions, as long as the spending or contributions clearly support actual project implementation. This allows districts to count eligible non-cash contributions (such as staff time, equipment use, or services) toward meeting match requirements, provided they are tied to the work being carried out.
Funding levels are relatively modest and competitive. Reclamation anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $50,000. This indicates awards could range from smaller grants up to $50,000, with the total program funding likely spread across multiple recipients depending on the quality and scope of proposals submitted.
The opportunity was posted and created on January 12, 2009, with an application deadline of June 26, 2009. The grant falls under CFDA number 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program) and is categorized under the Agriculture funding activity area, reflecting its strong connection to irrigation and agricultural water management. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Kimball Banks, Tribal Financial Assistance Officer, reachable by phone at 406-247-7710.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (Wyoming and Nebraska) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation (Great Plains Region) through its Wyoming Area Office (WYAO). It is titled the Water Conservation Field Services Program, Wyoming and Nebraska and uses Funding Opportunity Number 09SF600051.
What is the purpose of the program?
The program supports on-the-ground water conservation projects with an emphasis on practical improvements in irrigation efficiency and related water conservation outcomes.
Which federal fiscal year does this opportunity cover?
The program is aimed at projects during Federal fiscal year 2009, which runs from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to irrigation districts that already have a contract with Reclamation's Wyoming Area Office (WYAO).
Are all irrigation districts eligible?
No. Only irrigation districts with an existing contract with WYAO can apply, and they must also meet the Water Conservation Plan requirement described in the announcement.
Is a Water Conservation Plan required to apply?
Yes. Applicants must have a formal Water Conservation Plan (WCP) signed by the district's governing body on file with the Wyoming Area Office.
Is this opportunity open to the general public or all local governments?
No. The solicitation is not open to the general public or broadly open to all local governments. It is intended for specific irrigation districts that have already completed the required relationship and documentation steps with Reclamation.
What types of projects are intended to be funded?
Funded projects are expected to implement or demonstrate water conservation measures that produce measurable conservation benefits, particularly improvements in irrigation efficiency.
How does the announcement define "water conservation measures"?
The announcement uses a broad definition. Water conservation measures can include physical or non-physical approaches such as a method, technique, policy, practice, procedure, activity, institutional arrangement, structural project, facility, equipment, or device that leads to measurable conservation benefits.
What kinds of conservation benefits are relevant?
Examples of eligible benefits mentioned include reducing overall water consumption, reducing withdrawals or diversions, cutting losses and waste (including seepage or operational losses), improving water use efficiency, and increasing water recycling and reuse.
Does the program favor certain kinds of approaches?
Yes. A key emphasis is on demonstrating new and innovative approaches to improving irrigation efficiency, suggesting proposals should go beyond routine maintenance and instead showcase improvements that can be replicated or scaled.
Are infrastructure upgrades allowed?
Yes. The broad definition of conservation measures allows infrastructure-focused projects (for example, system upgrades that reduce losses) as long as they directly support real implementation and improved conservation outcomes.
Are management or operational changes allowed, or only construction projects?
Management and operational changes can be proposed as well. The announcement explicitly includes non-physical measures (such as practices, procedures, and institutional arrangements) so long as they lead to measurable conservation benefits and support actual implementation.
Is this funding intended for planning-only efforts?
The summary language indicates Reclamation is looking for tangible implementation and demonstration rather than planning-only efforts.
Is there a cost-share requirement?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing requirement, meaning recipients must contribute a share of project costs rather than relying entirely on federal funds.
What costs can the cost-share cover?
Cost-share can support both capital and administrative costs, as long as the spending supports actual project implementation.
Can in-kind contributions count toward the cost-share?
Yes. The summary notes that in-kind services or other contributions may be used to meet match requirements if they are tied to the work being carried out and clearly support project implementation.
How much funding is available?
Reclamation anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $50,000 for this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
How many awards does Reclamation expect to make?
Reclamation anticipated making about five awards, indicating a competitive process with relatively modest funding levels.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 12, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline listed in the summary is June 26, 2009.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity falls under CFDA number 15.530, Water Conservation Field Services Program.
What funding activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity area is categorized under Agriculture, reflecting the program's connection to irrigation and agricultural water management.
Which Bureau of Reclamation office is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, through its Wyoming Area Office (WYAO).
Who is the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Kimball Banks, Tribal Financial Assistance Officer.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Kimball Banks can be reached by phone at 406-247-7710.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 09SF600051.
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