Opportunity Information: Apply for 09SF200006
Apply for 09SF200006
- The Bureau of Reclamation, Mid Pacific Regional Office 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 Nov 24, 2008 and posted on Nov 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 9, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Regional Office, released under Funding Opportunity Number 09SF200006 (CFDA 15.530). Through this program, BOR plans to make grant or cooperative agreement awards to support practical, on-the-ground water conservation work and improved water management. The core purpose is to help applicants develop and apply better approaches to using and managing water, with an emphasis on planning, technology demonstration, and implementation of conservation actions that have been identified through formal planning efforts.
The activities targeted by the program fall into four main areas. First, the funding supports the preparation of written water management or water conservation plans, which typically means developing structured documents that assess existing conditions, identify efficiency gaps, set measurable conservation goals, and lay out specific actions to reach those goals. Second, the program supports projects that demonstrate new or previously unknown water management technologies and practices, meaning applicants can propose pilot or demonstration efforts that test emerging methods, equipment, or operational practices in real-world settings. Third, the program supports implementing activities identified in written water management plans, essentially helping move from planning to action by funding specific conservation measures that a plan has already prioritized. Fourth, the program promotes improved understanding of good water use practices and principles, which can include outreach, education, training, or other efforts that improve how water users and organizations think about and apply conservation and efficiency.
In terms of funding scale, BOR anticipated making about 30 awards with an estimated total program funding level of $500,000. Individual awards were capped at $25,000, indicating the program is designed to fund smaller, targeted projects rather than large capital construction efforts. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect they will need to contribute non-federal funds and/or in-kind resources as part of the total project cost, consistent with the FOA requirements.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to any type of entity as long as they meet the requirements described in the full announcement and any clarifications in the eligibility section of the FOA. The program is categorized under Natural Resources, reflecting its focus on conservation and sustainable water management.
The application timeline in the source data shows the opportunity was posted on November 24, 2008, with an application deadline of February 9, 2009, and an archive date of March 11, 2009. The announcement also notes that Central Contractor Registration (CCR) applies, meaning organizations needed to be registered in CCR (the federal vendor registration system used at the time) as a condition for applying and/or receiving an award; the notice points applicants to www.ccr.gov for registration information.
For questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Maria E. Castaneda, a Contract Specialist with the Bureau of Reclamation. She is reachable by email at mcastaneda@mp.usbr.gov and by phone at 916-978-5148.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) - FAQs
What is the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP)?
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Regional Office. It provides grant or cooperative agreement funding to support practical, on-the-ground water conservation work and improved water management.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this program?
The program was released under Funding Opportunity Number 09SF200006 and is associated with CFDA 15.530.
What is the main purpose of WCFSP funding?
The core purpose is to help applicants develop and apply better approaches to using and managing water. The program emphasizes planning, technology demonstration, and implementing conservation actions that have been identified through formal planning efforts.
What types of projects or activities does WCFSP fund?
The program targets four main activity areas: (1) preparation of written water management or water conservation plans, (2) demonstration of new or previously unknown water management technologies and practices, (3) implementation of activities identified in written water management plans, and (4) efforts that promote improved understanding of good water use practices and principles (such as outreach, education, or training).
Does the program fund water management or water conservation plans?
Yes. Funding can support preparation of written water management or water conservation plans, typically structured documents that assess existing conditions, identify efficiency gaps, set measurable conservation goals, and lay out specific actions to achieve those goals.
Does the program support pilot or demonstration projects?
Yes. WCFSP supports projects that demonstrate new or previously unknown water management technologies and practices, including pilot or demonstration efforts that test emerging methods, equipment, or operational practices in real-world settings.
Can WCFSP funds be used to implement actions from an existing plan?
Yes. The program supports implementing activities that have been identified in written water management plans, helping applicants move from planning to action by funding specific conservation measures already prioritized through formal planning.
Are outreach, education, or training activities eligible under WCFSP?
Yes. One of the four targeted areas is promoting improved understanding of good water use practices and principles, which may include outreach, education, training, or similar efforts to strengthen conservation and efficiency practices.
How much total funding was expected to be available under this opportunity?
BOR anticipated an estimated total program funding level of $500,000 for this opportunity.
How many awards did BOR anticipate making?
BOR anticipated making about 30 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards were capped at $25,000, indicating the program is designed for smaller, targeted projects.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should expect to contribute non-federal funds and/or in-kind resources as part of the total project cost, consistent with the requirements in the full funding opportunity announcement (FOA).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to any type of entity as long as the applicant meets the requirements described in the full announcement and any eligibility clarifications in the FOA.
What federal office is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Regional Office.
What category does this program fall under?
The program is categorized under Natural Resources, reflecting its focus on conservation and sustainable water management.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 24, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed in the source data was February 9, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed in the source data was March 11, 2009.
Was Central Contractor Registration (CCR) required?
Yes. The notice indicates that Central Contractor Registration (CCR) applies, meaning organizations needed to be registered in CCR as a condition for applying and/or receiving an award.
Where did the notice direct applicants for CCR registration information?
The notice pointed applicants to www.ccr.gov for registration information.
What award instruments were expected under WCFSP?
BOR planned to make awards in the form of grants or cooperative agreements.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Maria E. Castaneda, Contract Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation.
How can Maria E. Castaneda be reached?
Email: mcastaneda@mp.usbr.gov. Phone: 916-978-5148.
What should applicants do if they need the full announcement?
The notice states that applicants can contact the listed point of contact (Maria E. Castaneda) for questions or assistance accessing the full announcement.
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