Opportunity Information: Apply for R13SF34001
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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 Jan 11, 2013 and posted on Nov 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 8, 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 $220,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $220,000.00 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. Universities may be eligible under P.L. 111 11 9504(b).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) Yuma Area Office funding opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Lower Colorado Region). The program traces back to Reclamation's responsibilities under Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to encourage and carry out water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects. Reclamation formally established the WCFSP in 1996 and later set out administrative procedures through its Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02), which cover how the program provides technical and financial assistance and how it supports the development and administration of water conservation plans.
At its core, the WCFSP is built around four main areas of work. First, it supports the development of practical, effective water management and conservation plans. Second, it encourages and helps advance on-the-ground implementation of water efficiency measures that reduce losses and improve the productivity of existing supplies. Third, it promotes the demonstration of conservation technologies so that districts and water users can see what works in real operating conditions. Fourth, it backs water education and training efforts, recognizing that long-term conservation depends not only on infrastructure and technology but also on informed operators, decision-makers, and water users.
This specific Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is intended to spur projects and activities in the Yuma Area Office (YAO) service area that make more efficient use of existing water supplies through conservation and efficiency improvements. The FOA emphasizes collaboration and partnerships, reflecting Reclamation's stated view that no single organization can solve western water efficiency challenges alone. Applicants are expected to bring their own resources to the table and work alongside Reclamation and other partners, such as water users, state and federal agencies, and educational or research institutions, to scale up results. Projects are selected through a competitive process using criteria laid out in the full announcement.
In terms of funding details, this is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R13SF34001) under CFDA 15.530, Water Conservation Field Services Program. Reclamation anticipated making about five awards with an estimated total funding amount of $220,000. The stated award ceiling is $220,000, and the award floor is $0, which signals that award sizes could vary depending on project scope and available funds. Although the narrative discusses leveraging resources and cost sharing in concept, the listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility generally includes state and local governments, Tribes, and entities that have water delivery authority and a connection to a Reclamation project. Universities may also be eligible under specific authority cited as P.L. 111-11 9504(b). The opportunity was originally posted November 28, 2012, created January 11, 2013, with an original closing date of January 18, 2013, later extended to February 8, 2013, and archived February 17, 2013. For applicants who needed access to the full announcement or had administrative questions, the listed contact was Grants Officer Shawna Thompson at 702-293-8570 or smthompson@usbr.gov.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) - Yuma Area Office (YAO) Grant FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Lower Colorado Region) called the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP), specific to the Yuma Area Office (YAO) service area.
What is the official funding opportunity number and CFDA program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R13SF34001. The program is listed under CFDA 15.530, Water Conservation Field Services Program.
What is the purpose of the WCFSP program?
The WCFSP is intended to encourage and carry out water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects. The program supports projects that improve water conservation and efficiency and helps advance practical water management actions.
What are the main focus areas supported by WCFSP?
The program is organized around four main areas: (1) developing practical, effective water management and conservation plans; (2) implementing on-the-ground water efficiency measures that reduce losses and improve productivity of existing supplies; (3) demonstrating conservation technologies in real operating conditions; and (4) supporting water education and training.
What is this specific FOA trying to fund in the Yuma Area Office service area?
This Funding Opportunity Announcement is aimed at projects and activities in the Yuma Area Office (YAO) service area that make more efficient use of existing water supplies through conservation and efficiency improvements.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Projects are selected through a competitive process using criteria described in the full announcement.
How much funding is available in total?
Reclamation anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $220,000 for this opportunity.
How many awards were anticipated?
Reclamation anticipated making about five awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $220,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The stated award floor is $0, which indicates award sizes could vary depending on scope and available funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, even though the narrative emphasizes collaboration and leveraging partner resources in concept.
Who is generally eligible to apply?
Eligibility generally includes state and local governments, Tribes, and entities that have water delivery authority and a connection to a Reclamation project. Universities may also be eligible under specific authority cited as P.L. 111-11 9504(b).
Does the FOA emphasize partnerships or collaboration?
Yes. The FOA emphasizes collaboration and partnerships, reflecting Reclamation's view that western water efficiency challenges require multiple organizations working together. Applicants are expected to bring their own resources and collaborate with Reclamation and other partners such as water users, state and federal agencies, and educational or research institutions.
What legal authority is referenced for the program?
The program traces back to Reclamation's responsibilities under Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to encourage and carry out water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects.
When was the WCFSP formally established?
Reclamation formally established the Water Conservation Field Services Program in 1996.
Are there specific administrative procedures that govern WCFSP?
Yes. Administrative procedures are described through Reclamation Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02), which cover how the program provides technical and financial assistance and how it supports the development and administration of water conservation plans.
When was this opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was originally posted on November 28, 2012. The listing shows a created date of January 11, 2013. The original closing date was January 18, 2013, and it was later extended to February 8, 2013. The opportunity was archived on February 17, 2013.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions or access to the full announcement?
The listed contact was Grants Officer Shawna Thompson. Phone: 702-293-8570. Email: smthompson@usbr.gov.
What region and bureau within the federal government runs this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, within the Lower Colorado Region, for the Yuma Area Office service area.
What kinds of results is the FOA trying to achieve?
Based on the description, the FOA is seeking outcomes that make more efficient use of existing water supplies through conservation and efficiency improvements, including reduced water losses, improved productivity of existing supplies, practical planning and management improvements, real-world demonstrations of conservation technologies, and strengthened education and training related to water conservation.
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