Opportunity Information: Apply for R12SF34003
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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 Program Yuma Area" 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 Dec 27, 2011 and posted on Dec 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 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 $190,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include agricultural and/or municipal/industrial water districts, small entities (public or private) that have contracts for water with Reclamation under the Warren Act, Native American tribes, universities, states, local governments, and non profit organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Program - Yuma Area (Funding Opportunity Number R12SF34003) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, under the Water Conservation Field Services Program (CFDA 15.530). It is designed to support practical, on-the-ground water, soil, and moisture conservation work in the Yuma area, with an emphasis on improving how water is managed and used. The overall intent is to help local partners plan and carry out projects that strengthen water efficiency, demonstrate workable conservation technologies, and expand water-related education efforts that can lead to long-term conservation outcomes.
The program is funding projects that fit several connected goals: developing effective water management and conservation plans; encouraging and promoting implementation of water efficiency measures; demonstrating conservation technologies; and promoting and supporting water education in the Yuma area. In practice, this means competitive proposals should be oriented toward measurable conservation benefits and real implementation, not just general outreach. The opportunity explicitly includes the conservation of water as well as soil and moisture, which signals interest in approaches that improve irrigation efficiency, reduce losses, and improve water productivity, including field-scale or system-level methods that can be demonstrated and replicated by others in the region.
Total estimated federal funding for fiscal year 2012 is $190,000, and the agency anticipated making about three awards, with a stated range of two to four cooperative agreements. Individual awards were generally expected not to exceed $80,000, with an award floor of $100. The funding instrument listed includes cooperative agreement (and the listing also references grant/other), which typically indicates that the Bureau of Reclamation may have more active involvement than in a standard grant, such as collaborating on certain aspects of the work, monitoring progress, or providing technical input, depending on the specific agreement terms.
A cost sharing or cost matching requirement applies, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost. The announcement does not specify the percentage in the provided text, so applicants would need to confirm the exact match requirement and what types of contributions are allowable (cash vs. in-kind) in the full notice. This requirement is important for project budgeting and for demonstrating local commitment and capacity to deliver the proposed work.
Eligibility is broad and geared toward the types of organizations that manage water or deliver conservation programs locally. Eligible applicants include agricultural and/or municipal/industrial water districts; small public or private entities that hold Reclamation water contracts under the Warren Act; Native American tribes; universities; states; local governments; and nonprofit organizations. This mix suggests the program is intended to fund partnerships that can bring together operations knowledge (districts and water contractors), public-sector capacity (states and local governments), research and demonstration capability (universities), and community-focused implementation and education (nonprofits and tribes).
Applications were to be evaluated through a technical review process. All submissions would be reviewed and scored by a technical panel, and awards were to be made to recipients that are responsive, responsible, and eligible. Selection is described as based on technical merit at a fixed assistance amount, which implies proposals needed to make a strong technical case for feasibility, conservation impact, and implementation readiness within the budget parameters set by the program.
Key dates in the posted opportunity indicate it was posted on December 27, 2011, with an application deadline (closing date) of March 2, 2012, and an archive date of April 1, 2012. Funding for FY 2012 was noted as currently available at the time of the announcement. For applicant support or difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Shawna Thompson, Grant Specialist, at 702-293-8570.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Water Conservation Program - Yuma Area grant opportunity?
The Water Conservation Program - Yuma Area is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the Bureau of Reclamation (Lower Colorado Region) under the Water Conservation Field Services Program (CFDA 15.530). It supports practical, on-the-ground projects in the Yuma area focused on improving water management and driving long-term conservation outcomes.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R12SF34003.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, through its Water Conservation Field Services Program.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to help local partners plan and carry out projects that improve water efficiency, demonstrate workable conservation technologies, and expand water-related education efforts in ways that support long-term conservation in the Yuma area.
What types of projects are a good fit for this opportunity?
Projects should be practical and implementation-oriented, with measurable conservation benefits. The opportunity emphasizes on-the-ground water, soil, and moisture conservation work, including approaches that improve irrigation efficiency, reduce losses, and improve water productivity. Proposals that can be demonstrated and replicated by others in the region appear especially aligned with the stated intent.
Does the program support planning activities, or only implementation?
The program includes planning among its goals (developing effective water management and conservation plans), but the description emphasizes that competitive proposals should focus on measurable conservation benefits and real implementation rather than general outreach alone.
Is this funding focused only on water conservation?
No. The opportunity explicitly includes conservation of water as well as soil and moisture, signaling interest in integrated approaches that address field conditions and system performance (for example, reducing losses and improving overall water productivity).
What are the program goals that funded projects should support?
The described goals include: developing effective water management and conservation plans; encouraging and promoting implementation of water efficiency measures; demonstrating conservation technologies; and promoting and supporting water education in the Yuma area.
Is education and outreach eligible under this program?
Yes. The program includes promoting and supporting water education in the Yuma area. However, the opportunity notes that competitive proposals should be oriented toward measurable conservation benefits and real implementation, not just general outreach.
How much total federal funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated federal funding for fiscal year 2012 was $190,000.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making about three awards, and the announcement described a range of two to four cooperative agreements.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were generally expected not to exceed $80,000. The award floor was stated as $100.
What type of funding instrument will be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument listed includes a cooperative agreement (and the listing also references grant/other). A cooperative agreement typically means the Bureau of Reclamation may have more active involvement than with a standard grant, such as collaborating on aspects of the work, monitoring progress, or providing technical input, depending on the agreement terms.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or cost matching requirement applies, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost.
Does the provided information specify the required match percentage?
No. The provided text does not specify a match percentage. Applicants would need to verify the exact requirement and allowable contribution types (for example, cash versus in-kind) in the full funding notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: agricultural and/or municipal/industrial water districts; small public or private entities that hold Reclamation water contracts under the Warren Act; Native American tribes; universities; states; local governments; and nonprofit organizations.
Are Native American tribes eligible applicants?
Yes. Native American tribes are explicitly listed as eligible.
Are universities eligible applicants?
Yes. Universities are explicitly listed as eligible.
Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations are explicitly listed as eligible.
Are water districts eligible?
Yes. Agricultural and/or municipal/industrial water districts are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Are Warren Act Reclamation water contractors eligible?
Yes. Small public or private entities that hold Reclamation water contracts under the Warren Act are listed as eligible.
How will applications be evaluated?
Applications were to be evaluated through a technical review process. Submissions would be reviewed and scored by a technical panel, and awards were to be made to recipients that are responsive, responsible, and eligible.
What does "selection based on technical merit at a fixed assistance amount" mean in this announcement?
The announcement states selection is based on technical merit at a fixed assistance amount, which implies proposals needed to make a strong technical case for feasibility, conservation impact, and implementation readiness within the budget parameters established by the program.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 27, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was March 2, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 1, 2012.
Was funding available at the time of the announcement?
Yes. Funding for FY 2012 was noted as currently available at the time of the announcement.
Who can applicants contact for help or if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Shawna Thompson, Grant Specialist. Phone: 702-293-8570.
Where is this program intended to be implemented?
The program is targeted to the Yuma area, with goals and activities described specifically in terms of conservation planning, implementation, technology demonstration, and water education efforts in that area.
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