Opportunity Information: Apply for R11AF20004
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the education 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 Dec 10, 2010 and posted on Dec 10, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 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 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Non profit public education institutions and organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Program Education Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R11AF20004) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region. Its purpose is to fund education-focused projects that help the public better understand water conservation and water-use efficiency, with an emphasis on practical learning and outreach that can change day-to-day behavior and community awareness. The program is tied to CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV), reflecting Reclamation's broader mission in the region to support responsible water management and long-term water sustainability.
Funding under this opportunity is intended for activities that directly educate or engage the public around conserving water and using it more efficiently. The announcement specifically highlights approaches such as offering classes, running demonstrations, organizing tours, and creating or distributing educational materials. In practice, this means applicants would be expected to propose projects that make water efficiency concepts accessible and actionable, whether through structured instruction, hands-on learning events, or well-designed curriculum and outreach content that can be delivered to schools, community groups, water users, or other target audiences.
The total estimated funding available is $200,000, and Reclamation anticipates making about four awards. Individual awards have a ceiling of $50,000, while the floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates that proposals may request varying amounts up to the cap depending on scope and justification. The funding instrument is listed as a grant (and the notice also references grants/cooperative agreements), so applicants should expect standard federal assistance requirements and oversight consistent with education and public outreach projects.
A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources or other allowable matching contributions as defined in the full announcement. Applicants should be prepared to describe exactly how matching funds or in-kind contributions will be provided and tracked, since cost share is often treated as a key compliance and competitiveness factor for federal assistance programs.
Eligibility is aimed at nonprofit public education institutions and organizations, with the listing generally categorized under "Others" and clarified in the eligibility text. This framing suggests the program is oriented toward entities that have an education mission and the capacity to deliver public-facing conservation education, rather than private individuals or strictly commercial organizations.
The opportunity was posted and created on December 10, 2010, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of January 18, 2011. It was scheduled to be archived on February 17, 2011. Although these dates make the specific posting historical, the summary details still describe how the program was structured and what it sought to fund.
Administrative requirements include Central Contractor Registration (CCR), which at the time was a required registration system for organizations seeking federal awards (CCR has since been replaced by SAM.gov in modern federal practice, but the notice specifically points applicants to http://www.ccr.gov). Questions about the FOA were directed to Margaret Kirkpatrick, Contract Specialist, via email at mkirkpatrick@usbr.gov, and she is also listed as the point of contact for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Water Conservation Program Education Grants (R11AF20004) - FAQs
What is the Water Conservation Program Education Grants opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region. It supports education-focused projects designed to help the public better understand water conservation and water-use efficiency, with an emphasis on practical learning and outreach that can influence day-to-day behavior and community awareness.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R11AF20004.
What federal program is this tied to (CFDA)?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Title XXXIV).
What types of projects are encouraged under this program?
The program is intended to fund activities that directly educate or engage the public about conserving water and using it more efficiently. Examples highlighted in the announcement include:
- Offering classes
- Running demonstrations
- Organizing tours
- Creating or distributing educational materials
Projects are expected to make water efficiency concepts accessible and actionable through instruction, hands-on learning, and well-designed curriculum and outreach content.
Who is the intended audience for funded education and outreach?
The announcement indicates materials and activities may be delivered to schools, community groups, water users, or other target audiences, as long as the project directly educates or engages the public around water conservation and efficiency.
How much funding is available in total?
The total estimated funding available under this opportunity is $200,000.
How many awards are expected?
Reclamation anticipated making about four awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The ceiling for individual awards is $50,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates applicants may request varying amounts (up to the $50,000 cap) depending on project scope and justification.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is listed as a grant. The notice also references grants/cooperative agreements, so applicants should expect standard federal assistance requirements and oversight consistent with public education and outreach projects.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Recipients must contribute a portion of project costs using non-federal sources or other allowable matching contributions as described in the full announcement.
What should applicants include about the required match?
Applicants should be prepared to explain how matching funds or in-kind contributions will be provided and how they will be tracked, since cost share is commonly treated as an important compliance and competitiveness factor for federal assistance programs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed at nonprofit public education institutions and organizations. The listing is categorized under "Others" and clarified in the eligibility text, suggesting the program is oriented toward organizations with an education mission and the capacity to deliver public-facing conservation education.
Are individuals or for-profit businesses eligible?
The provided eligibility description emphasizes nonprofit public education institutions and organizations. It does not indicate eligibility for private individuals, and it suggests the program is not primarily designed for strictly commercial organizations.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 10, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed for applications was January 18, 2011.
When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
It was scheduled to be archived on February 17, 2011.
Is this a current or historical posting?
Based on the dates provided (2010-2011), this specific posting is historical. The summary still describes how the program was structured and what it sought to fund.
What administrative registration was required?
The notice lists Central Contractor Registration (CCR) as an administrative requirement and points applicants to http://www.ccr.gov.
Where could applicants get help if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact the point of contact listed in the notice.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the FOA?
Questions were directed to Margaret Kirkpatrick, Contract Specialist.
What is the contact email for the point of contact?
The email address provided is mkirkpatrick@usbr.gov.
Which agency and region offered this grant?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region.
What is the main goal of the program in plain terms?
The main goal is to support practical, public-facing education and outreach that helps people understand and adopt water conservation and water-use efficiency practices in everyday life and within communities.
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