Opportunity Information: Apply for R12SF35001
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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" 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 Mar 5, 2012 and posted on Jan 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 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 15 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R12SF35001) is a discretionary grant offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region. Its purpose is to help applicants stretch limited water supplies by supporting practical water conservation and efficiency activities within the SCAO service area. The program is designed around cost sharing, meaning applicants are expected to contribute their own funds and/or resources and partner with Reclamation to complete projects that improve how existing water supplies are used rather than relying on developing new supplies. Projects are chosen through a competitive selection process, and applicants are evaluated using the selection criteria described in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Tribes, and entities that have water delivery authority and a direct connection (or "tie") to a Reclamation project. The announcement also references irrigation and water districts and water providers as examples of the types of organizations the program aims to engage, as long as they meet the Reclamation-project connection requirement. The funding instrument is a grant under the Natural Resources activity category, listed under CFDA 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program).
Financially, the opportunity anticipated making about 15 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $300,000. Individual awards could be as large as $50,000 (the award ceiling), with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). Because cost sharing or matching is required, applicants should be prepared to document their non-federal contribution and show how their investment will be leveraged alongside Reclamation support to achieve measurable water conservation or efficiency benefits.
Key dates for the original posting show the FOA was posted on January 31, 2012, with an application deadline of April 2, 2012, and an archive date of May 2, 2012. For questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Shawna Thompson, Grants Officer, reachable by phone at 702-293-8570 or by email at smthompson@usbr.gov.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) Grant (R12SF35001) - FAQs
What is the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) grant opportunity?
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) grant opportunity is a discretionary grant offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region. It supports practical water conservation and water-use efficiency activities within the SCAO service area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R12SF35001.
What is the main purpose of the WCFSP grant?
The purpose is to help applicants stretch limited water supplies by funding activities that improve how existing water supplies are used through conservation and efficiency, rather than developing new water supplies.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Projects are selected through a competitive process, and applicants are evaluated using the selection criteria described in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
What types of projects does the program prioritize?
The program prioritizes practical water conservation and efficiency activities that improve the use of existing water supplies. The emphasis is on measurable improvements in water conservation or efficiency, supported through a cost-share partnership with Reclamation.
Does this program fund new water supply development?
The program is focused on improving how existing water supplies are used rather than relying on developing new supplies.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Tribes, and entities that have water delivery authority and a direct connection (a "tie") to a Reclamation project.
Are irrigation districts, water districts, or water providers eligible?
They may be eligible if they meet the requirement of having water delivery authority and a direct connection (tie) to a Reclamation project. The announcement cites irrigation and water districts and water providers as examples of the organizations the program aims to engage, as long as they meet the Reclamation-project connection requirement.
What does it mean to have a "direct connection" (or "tie") to a Reclamation project?
The opportunity requires that eligible entities have a direct connection to a Reclamation project. The announcement describes this as a "tie" to a Reclamation project, and eligibility is tied to meeting that requirement.
What federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region.
What kind of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity category does this grant fall under?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program).
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding pool is $300,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
About 15 awards were anticipated.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program is designed around cost sharing, meaning applicants are expected to contribute their own funds and/or resources and partner with Reclamation to complete projects.
What does cost sharing mean for applicants?
Applicants should be prepared to document their non-federal contribution and show how their investment will be leveraged alongside Reclamation funding to achieve measurable water conservation or efficiency benefits.
Where does the program operate?
The opportunity supports activities within the SCAO service area.
When was the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) posted?
The FOA was posted on January 31, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 2, 2012.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 2, 2012.
Who can be contacted for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Shawna Thompson, Grants Officer.
How do I contact the Grants Officer for this opportunity?
You can reach Shawna Thompson by phone at 702-293-8570 or by email at smthompson@usbr.gov.
Where can I find the selection criteria used to evaluate applications?
The selection criteria are described in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
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