Opportunity Information: Apply for R14SF34010
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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 Yuma 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 31, 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 $175,000.00 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 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see the full funding opportunity announcement for eligiblity.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) Yuma Area Office funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R14SF34010) is a discretionary grant program run by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region. It solicits competitive proposals for projects located within the Yuma Area Office (YAO) Area of Responsibility, with the goal of improving water management and increasing water use efficiency tied to Reclamation projects. The program is built around Reclamations broader mission to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in ways that are environmentally and economically sound and beneficial to the public, with a strong emphasis on getting more value out of existing water supplies rather than relying on new sources.
This opportunity sits under the Water Conservation Field Services Program created in 1996 to help fulfill 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. The program is implemented through Reclamation Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02), which describe how Reclamation administers the WCFSP, including how it can provide technical and financial assistance to both Federal and non-Federal entities and how it supports the development and administration of water conservation plans.
Projects proposed under this announcement are expected to align with one or more of the WCFSPs four core components: (1) helping develop effective water management and conservation plans, (2) encouraging and supporting the implementation of practical water efficiency measures, (3) demonstrating water conservation technologies, and (4) promoting water education and training. The underlying idea is that water conservation and efficiency gains in the West require coordinated, multi-party work, so the program places strong value on partnerships among Reclamation, water users, state and local agencies, irrigation and water districts, water providers, and educational or research institutions.
The practical objective of the FOA is to invite eligible organizations that have a connection to Reclamation projects to bring forward activities that make existing water supplies go further through conservation and efficiency improvements in the Yuma Area Office region. While the announcement emphasizes leveraging resources and mentions cost sharing as a way to multiply impact, the posted grant listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants under this specific opportunity. Final project selections are made through a competitive review process using the selection criteria described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
In terms of basic funding details, the opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program). Reclamation anticipated making about three awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $175,000. The maximum award ceiling is $100,000 and the minimum award floor is $0. The opportunity was posted on November 14, 2013, with an original and current closing date of January 31, 2014, and an archive date of March 2, 2014. The eligible applicant category is described broadly as "Others" with clarification and full eligibility conditions provided in the full announcement, and interested applicants were directed to contact the Grants Officer, Shawna Thompson, for access issues or questions about the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) Yuma Area Office funding opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number R14SF34010. It is a discretionary (competitive) grant program administered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, focused on water management improvements and increased water use efficiency tied to Reclamation projects.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run by the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), specifically within the Lower Colorado Region, for projects in the Yuma Area Office (YAO) Area of Responsibility.
What is the main goal of the program?
The goal is to improve water management and increase water use efficiency connected to Reclamation projects, with a strong emphasis on getting more value from existing water supplies rather than relying on new sources.
Where must projects be located to be eligible under this announcement?
Projects must be located within the Yuma Area Office (YAO) Area of Responsibility and be tied to Reclamation projects, as described in the funding opportunity announcement.
What kinds of projects does WCFSP support under this announcement?
Projects are expected to align with one or more of the four WCFSP core components: (1) developing effective water management and conservation plans, (2) implementing practical water efficiency measures, (3) demonstrating water conservation technologies, and (4) promoting water education and training.
What are the four core components applicants should align with?
The four core components are: (1) helping develop effective water management and conservation plans, (2) encouraging and supporting implementation of practical water efficiency measures, (3) demonstrating water conservation technologies, and (4) promoting water education and training.
Is the program focused more on new water supplies or improving existing supplies?
The emphasis is on improving the value and efficiency of existing water supplies through conservation and better management, rather than developing new sources.
Does this opportunity prioritize partnerships?
Yes. The program places strong value on partnerships and coordinated efforts among parties such as Reclamation, water users, state and local agencies, irrigation and water districts, water providers, and educational or research institutions.
What is the underlying statutory or policy basis for WCFSP?
The WCFSP was created in 1996 to help fulfill 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. The program is implemented through Reclamation Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02).
What are Reclamation Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02) in this context?
WTR 01-02 describes how Reclamation administers the WCFSP, including how it may provide technical and financial assistance to Federal and non-Federal entities and how it supports the development and administration of water conservation plans.
Is this a competitive program?
Yes. The opportunity solicits competitive proposals, and final project selections are made through a competitive review process using the selection criteria described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program).
How much funding is available in total?
The estimated total funding amount is $175,000.
How many awards does Reclamation expect to make?
Reclamation anticipated making about three awards under this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award ceiling is $100,000.
What is the minimum award amount?
The minimum award floor is $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Although the announcement emphasizes leveraging resources and mentions cost sharing as a way to multiply impact, the posted grant listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants under this specific opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is described broadly as "Others." Additional clarification and the full eligibility conditions are provided in the full funding opportunity announcement.
How can applicants confirm eligibility requirements?
Eligibility conditions are stated in the full funding opportunity announcement. The listing notes that additional clarification beyond the broad category "Others" is provided there.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 14, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is January 31, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is March 2, 2014.
Who should be contacted for questions or access issues?
Interested applicants were directed to contact the Grants Officer, Shawna Thompson, for access issues or questions about the announcement.
What is the practical objective of this FOA?
The practical objective is to invite eligible organizations with a connection to Reclamation projects to propose activities that help existing water supplies go further through conservation and efficiency improvements in the Yuma Area Office region.
Does the information provided include the selection criteria?
No. The information provided indicates that selection criteria are described in the full funding opportunity announcement, but the criteria themselves are not included here.
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