Opportunity Information: Apply for 09SF600057
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region in the environment 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 Jul 27, 2009 and posted on Jul 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 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 $100,000.00 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 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Reclamation Water Service Contractors Reclamation Exchange Contractors Reclamation Settlement Contractors Water User Associations and Authorities
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09SF600057) was offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, through its Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO). It sought proposals for projects carried out during Federal fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009) that support Reclamation's water conservation goals in eastern Colorado. The program focuses on practical, implementable conservation actions tied directly to ECAO project water supplies, meaning applicants needed to show a clear and defined connection between the proposed work and the water supplies associated with Reclamation projects overseen by the ECAO.
Projects were expected to advance water conservation as broadly defined by Reclamation. Eligible activities could include methods and technologies as well as policies, operational practices, administrative procedures, institutional arrangements, and on-the-ground infrastructure or equipment. In practical terms, proposals could target reductions in overall water consumption, reductions in withdrawals or diversions, reductions in losses or waste (for example, from conveyance or on-farm application), improvements in efficiency of water use (particularly irrigation efficiency), and increases in recycling and reuse. A notable emphasis in the announcement was on demonstrating new and innovative approaches to improving irrigation efficiency through the implementation of conservation measures, indicating that pilots, demonstrations, and field-verified improvements were within scope as long as they were tied to real-world implementation rather than purely conceptual work.
The funding instrument types included both grants and cooperative agreements, and the opportunity was categorized as discretionary environmental funding under CFDA 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program). Reclamation anticipated making around 10 awards with an estimated total program funding level of $100,000. Individual award sizes ranged from a minimum (floor) of $1 to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000, allowing for both small targeted efforts and more substantial implementation projects within the program's overall budget.
A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied. The announcement indicated that cost-share assistance could support capital and administrative costs and could include in-kind services or other contributions, so long as the expenditures directly supported actual project implementation. In other words, the program was structured to encourage applicants to bring their own resources to the table, whether cash, staff time, services, or other eligible contributions, while keeping the primary focus on measurable conservation actions that are put into practice.
Eligible applicants included special district governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and other entities as further clarified in the full announcement. The eligibility section specifically highlighted groups closely connected to Reclamation water delivery and use, including Reclamation Water Service Contractors, Reclamation Exchange Contractors, Reclamation Settlement Contractors, and water user associations and authorities. This underscores that the program was geared toward organizations that manage, deliver, or rely on Reclamation-related water supplies and can implement conservation improvements within those systems.
The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2009, and closed on August 20, 2009, with an archive date of September 19, 2009. For applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Karen McWilliams, Grant Specialist, reachable by phone at 801-524-3852.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (FY 2009) - FAQ
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Water Conservation Field Services Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09SF600057) offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, through its Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO). It funded projects supporting Reclamation water conservation goals in eastern Colorado.
What time period did the funded projects need to cover?
Projects were to be carried out during Federal fiscal year 2009, defined in the announcement as October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
Where did projects need to be located or focused?
The opportunity targeted water conservation efforts in eastern Colorado, specifically tied to water supplies associated with Reclamation projects overseen by the ECAO.
What did Reclamation mean by a required connection to ECAO project water supplies?
Applicants needed to show a clear and defined connection between the proposed work and the water supplies associated with Reclamation projects overseen by the Eastern Colorado Area Office. The focus was on practical conservation actions tied directly to those project water supplies.
What kinds of projects were considered eligible or responsive?
The program emphasized practical, implementable conservation actions. Eligible activities could include methods and technologies, as well as policies, operational practices, administrative procedures, institutional arrangements, and on-the-ground infrastructure or equipment, as long as they support water conservation goals and are tied to ECAO-associated Reclamation water supplies.
What conservation outcomes were proposals expected to address?
Proposals could target reductions in overall water consumption, reductions in withdrawals or diversions, reductions in losses or waste (such as conveyance losses or on-farm application losses), improvements in efficiency of water use (especially irrigation efficiency), and increases in recycling and reuse.
Was irrigation efficiency a particular priority?
Yes. The announcement placed notable emphasis on demonstrating new and innovative approaches to improving irrigation efficiency through implementation of conservation measures.
Are pilot or demonstration projects allowed?
Pilots, demonstrations, and field-verified improvements were within scope as long as they were tied to real-world implementation (not purely conceptual work) and had a clear connection to ECAO-associated Reclamation project water supplies.
What funding instrument types were used?
The opportunity used grants and cooperative agreements as the funding instruments.
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.530, Water Conservation Field Services Program, and categorized as discretionary environmental funding.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
Reclamation estimated total program funding at $100,000 and anticipated making around 10 awards.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
The minimum (floor) award size was listed as $1 and the maximum (ceiling) award size was $50,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied.
What types of cost share were allowed?
The announcement indicated cost-share assistance could support capital and administrative costs and could include in-kind services or other contributions, as long as the expenditures directly supported actual project implementation.
What did the program emphasize about how funds should be used?
The program emphasized measurable conservation actions that are put into practice, and it encouraged applicants to bring their own resources (cash, staff time, services, or other eligible contributions) while keeping the focus on actual implementation.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included special district governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and other entities as further clarified in the full announcement.
Which applicant groups were specifically highlighted as closely connected to the program purpose?
The eligibility section highlighted organizations closely connected to Reclamation water delivery and use, including Reclamation Water Service Contractors, Reclamation Exchange Contractors, Reclamation Settlement Contractors, and water user associations and authorities.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2009 and closed on August 20, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was September 19, 2009.
Who could applicants contact if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Karen McWilliams, Grant Specialist, by phone at 801-524-3852.
Which Bureau of Reclamation office issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, through its Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number provided was 09SF600057.
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