Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AS00025
Apply for R15AS00025
- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Conservation Field Services Program" 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 15, 2014 and posted on Dec 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 26, 2015 Application due date January 26, 2015, 300 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $213,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) is a Bureau of Reclamation financial assistance opportunity that supports on-the-ground water conservation activities through grants and cooperative agreements. It was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity for fiscal year 2015, focused on natural resources work that helps improve water management and conservation outcomes. The program is listed under CFDA 15.530 and is intended to help eligible public and nonprofit entities plan or implement practical conservation measures, typically at the local or regional level where measurable water savings or efficiency improvements can be achieved.
For this specific announcement (Funding Opportunity Number R15AS00025), Reclamation expected to make about 10 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $213,000. Individual awards were anticipated to range from a $5,000 minimum to a $75,000 maximum, which suggests the program was geared toward smaller, targeted projects rather than large capital builds. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or eligible in-kind contributions, depending on program rules) alongside federal funds.
Eligible applicants included a mix of governmental and nonprofit organizations: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). This eligibility list points to a program designed for local implementation partners such as municipalities, water and irrigation districts, and community-based nonprofits, rather than universities or private for-profit entities.
The opportunity was posted on December 15, 2014, and applications were due January 26, 2015, by 3:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. The archive date was February 2, 2015, indicating the competition closed and moved into review and award processing after the deadline. Applicants looking for the full announcement and submission details were directed to the grants website linked in the notice, and technical access questions could be routed to the listed Bureau of Reclamation contact, Heidi Hansen (801-524-3760, heidihansen@usbr.gov).
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) FAQ (Funding Opportunity Number R15AS00025)
What is the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP)?
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) is a Bureau of Reclamation financial assistance opportunity that supports on-the-ground water conservation activities through grants and cooperative agreements.
What was the focus of this WCFSP funding opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding opportunity for fiscal year 2015, focused on natural resources work that helps improve water management and conservation outcomes.
What types of activities did the program support?
Based on the program description, WCFSP was intended to support practical, on-the-ground conservation measures that improve water management and conservation outcomes. It was aimed at work that could produce measurable water savings or efficiency improvements, typically at the local or regional level.
Was this funding offered as grants, cooperative agreements, or both?
Both. The opportunity supported on-the-ground water conservation activities through grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this specific announcement is R15AS00025.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.530.
How many awards did Reclamation expect to make under this opportunity?
Reclamation expected to make about 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount for this announcement was $213,000.
What was the anticipated minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from a $5,000 minimum to a $75,000 maximum.
Does the award range suggest anything about the type or scale of projects funded?
Yes. With awards anticipated between $5,000 and $75,000, the program appears geared toward smaller, targeted projects rather than large capital builds.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds.
What kinds of contributions could be used to meet the cost share requirement?
The notice indicates applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources and that this could include cash and/or eligible in-kind contributions, depending on program rules.
Who was eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status were eligible, but institutions of higher education were excluded from the eligible nonprofit category listed.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply as nonprofits under this opportunity?
No. The eligibility list specifies nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are special district governments eligible?
Yes. Special district governments were included in the eligibility list.
Are city or township governments eligible?
Yes. City or township governments were included in the eligibility list.
Are county governments eligible?
Yes. County governments were included in the eligibility list.
Are state governments eligible?
Yes. State governments were included in the eligibility list.
Are Native American tribal organizations eligible?
Yes, with a specific limitation stated in the eligibility list. Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments were included as eligible applicants.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 15, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due January 26, 2015, by 3:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
What time zone applied to the deadline time?
The deadline time was specified in Mountain Standard Time (MST).
When was the archive date and what does it indicate?
The archive date was February 2, 2015. The notice indicates this meant the competition closed and moved into review and award processing after the deadline.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and submission details?
Applicants were directed to the grants website linked in the notice for the full announcement and submission details.
Who should applicants contact for technical access questions?
Technical access questions could be routed to the listed Bureau of Reclamation contact: Heidi Hansen.
What contact information was provided for Heidi Hansen?
Heidi Hansen could be reached at 801-524-3760 or by email at heidihansen@usbr.gov.
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