Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AS00022
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Conservation Program Education Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 25, 2014 and posted on Feb 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 2014 Proposals will be accepted until 100 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on March 25, 2014. Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered for award.. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Program Education Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00022) is a discretionary grant program offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid Pacific Region, under the authority of Public Law 102-575, Title XXXIV of the Central Valley Improvement Act (specifically Sections 3405(e) and 3407(e)). The program is designed to support education-focused efforts that improve water conservation and increase public awareness of water-use efficiency issues and practical conservation behaviors. The core emphasis is on classroom education and the development and distribution of classroom materials that can help students and the broader community better understand efficient water use.
This funding targets nonprofit organizations operating in the Mid Pacific Region. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. While the narrative describes leveraging resources through cost sharing with Reclamation, the opportunity listing indicates that there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants. A successful applicant will enter into a financial assistance agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, with an expected period of performance of roughly two years from the date the award is issued.
The anticipated funding level for this opportunity is $100,000 total, with a single expected award. Individual awards are expected to range from a $50,000 floor to a $100,000 ceiling. The funding activity aligns with education and natural resources goals, reflecting the program's intent to influence long-term water-use behavior through learning and outreach.
Applications are evaluated competitively. Proposals are ranked based on the quality of the educational approach, the facilities available to carry out the work, the scope and reach of the outreach program, and the overall quality and completeness of supporting documentation submitted with the proposal. In practical terms, stronger applications will clearly describe what will be taught, who will be reached, how materials will be developed and distributed, what resources and infrastructure support delivery, and how the project will demonstrate credible implementation capacity.
The broader purpose of the program is to increase public awareness of efficient water use as a way to reduce competition for limited water resources. By improving conservation knowledge and practices, the program aims to ease strain on constrained water supplies and generate benefits not only for people but also for fish and wildlife. The work is intended to be carried out throughout the Mid Pacific Region in a way that benefits the Central Valley Project and the general public.
The announcement was posted on Grants.gov around February 25, 2014, and applicants were required to download the FOA from Grants.gov because no paper copies were distributed. The deadline for proposal submission was March 25, 2014, by no later than 1:00 p.m. Pacific time, with late submissions not accepted. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Robert Lowry, Grants Management Specialist, at rlowry@usbr.gov.
Water Conservation Program Education Grants (R14AS00022) - FAQs
What is the Water Conservation Program Education Grants opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant program offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid Pacific Region, that supports education-focused efforts to improve water conservation and increase public awareness of water-use efficiency issues and practical conservation behaviors.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14AS00022.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid Pacific Region.
What legal authority supports this program?
The program is authorized under Public Law 102-575, Title XXXIV of the Central Valley Improvement Act, specifically Sections 3405(e) and 3407(e).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to increase public awareness of efficient water use and promote long-term water-use behavior improvements through education and outreach, helping reduce competition for limited water resources and benefiting people as well as fish and wildlife.
What types of projects does the program prioritize?
The core emphasis is on classroom education and the development and distribution of classroom materials that help students and the broader community understand efficient water use and practical conservation behaviors.
Who is eligible to apply?
Nonprofit organizations operating in the Mid Pacific Region are eligible, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Eligible nonprofits may include organizations without 501(c)(3) status, but they must not be institutions of higher education.
Does the nonprofit need 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The opportunity includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, provided they otherwise meet the eligibility requirements described.
Where must an applicant be operating to be eligible?
Applicants must be nonprofit organizations operating in the Mid Pacific Region.
What is the total anticipated funding amount?
The anticipated total funding level is $100,000.
How many awards are expected?
A single award is expected.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from a $50,000 minimum to a $100,000 maximum.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The narrative describes leveraging resources through cost sharing with Reclamation; however, the opportunity listing indicates there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants.
What type of agreement will the selected applicant receive?
A successful applicant will enter into a financial assistance agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation.
How long is the expected period of performance?
The expected period of performance is roughly two years from the date the award is issued.
How are applications evaluated?
Applications are evaluated competitively and ranked based on the quality of the educational approach, the facilities available to carry out the work, the scope and reach of the outreach program, and the overall quality and completeness of supporting documentation.
What should strong proposals clearly describe?
Stronger proposals will clearly explain what will be taught, who will be reached, how classroom materials will be developed and distributed, what resources and infrastructure support delivery, and how the project demonstrates credible capacity to implement the work.
What is the program trying to achieve in the broader community?
The program aims to influence long-term water-use behavior through learning and outreach, easing strain on constrained water supplies and providing benefits to the Central Valley Project and the general public.
Does the program relate to natural resources as well as education?
Yes. The funding activity aligns with both education and natural resources goals, with an emphasis on water-use efficiency and conservation practices.
Where is the work intended to take place?
The work is intended to be carried out throughout the Mid Pacific Region in a way that benefits the Central Valley Project and the general public.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on Grants.gov around February 25, 2014.
How were applicants supposed to obtain the full FOA?
Applicants were required to download the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) from Grants.gov because no paper copies were distributed.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline for proposal submission was March 25, 2014, no later than 1:00 p.m. Pacific time.
Were late submissions accepted?
No. Late submissions were not accepted.
Who was the contact for technical difficulties accessing the announcement?
The listed contact was Robert Lowry, Grants Management Specialist, at rlowry@usbr.gov.
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