Opportunity Information: Apply for 11SF34001
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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" 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 Nov 30, 2010 and posted on Nov 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 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 $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: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Program (Funding Opportunity Number 11SF34001) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, focused on supporting water, soil, and moisture conservation projects in the Yuma area. The program is designed to help local and regional partners strengthen water management by developing practical conservation and water management plans, encouraging the adoption of water efficiency measures, demonstrating conservation-related technologies, and expanding water education efforts. In plain terms, it is aimed at projects that can improve how water is planned, used, and conserved on the ground, while also helping communities and stakeholders learn and apply better water practices.
For fiscal year 2011, the total estimated federal funding available is $190,000. The Bureau anticipates making about three awards, with a total of two to four cooperative agreements expected. Individual awards are generally not expected to exceed $80,000, with a stated award floor of $1,000. The funding instrument is primarily a cooperative agreement (though the listing also references grant/other), which typically means the federal agency expects to have a more active role than in a standard grant, such as collaboration, coordination, or technical involvement during the project period.
Applicants should be prepared for a competitive, merit-based review process. Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by a technical panel, and awards will be made to applicants that are considered responsive (meeting the announcement requirements), responsible (capable of performing the work), and eligible. Selections are based on technical merit, and the notice specifies that awards will be made at a fixed assistance amount, which generally suggests the applicant should propose a clear, well-justified scope and budget aligned to the funding level requested.
A key requirement of this opportunity is cost sharing or cost matching, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources toward the project costs in addition to the federal funds provided. While the summary does not specify the match percentage, applicants should plan to document the source and commitment of matching funds or in-kind contributions and ensure they are allowable and verifiable under federal assistance rules.
Eligible applicants include a range of public entities and qualifying tribal and academic institutions. Specifically, eligible applicants include state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations (not federally recognized as governments); and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.530, Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP), placing it within the natural resources funding activity category.
Timing-wise, the opportunity was posted on November 30, 2010, with an application closing date of January 28, 2011 (no change between the original and current closing dates in the listing). However, the announcement emphasizes that FY 2011 funds were not yet available at the time of posting. Awards would only be made once appropriations became available, with the agency anticipating that funding and awards might become available around February 2011. This means applicants would submit proposals by the deadline, but actual award issuance would depend on when federal FY 2011 funding was finalized and released.
For help obtaining the full announcement or resolving access issues, the listed point of contact is Gerald Casares, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 928-343-8262.
Water Conservation Program (Funding Opportunity Number 11SF34001) - FAQs
What is the Water Conservation Program (Funding Opportunity Number 11SF34001)?
The Water Conservation Program (Funding Opportunity Number 11SF34001) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region. It supports water, soil, and moisture conservation projects in the Yuma area.
What kinds of projects does this funding opportunity support?
The opportunity is intended to strengthen water management by supporting projects such as developing practical conservation and water management plans, encouraging adoption of water efficiency measures, demonstrating conservation-related technologies, and expanding water education efforts.
What is the geographic focus of this program?
The program is focused on the Yuma area.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region.
Is this a competitive grant program?
Yes. Applications are expected to go through a competitive, merit-based review process.
How will proposals be reviewed and selected?
Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by a technical panel. Awards will be made to applicants that are considered responsive (meeting the announcement requirements), responsible (capable of performing the work), and eligible. Selections are based on technical merit.
What is the total estimated federal funding available for FY 2011?
The total estimated federal funding available for FY 2011 is $190,000.
How many awards does the Bureau anticipate making?
The Bureau anticipates making about three awards, with a total of two to four cooperative agreements expected.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are generally not expected to exceed $80,000, and the stated award floor is $1,000.
What is the primary funding instrument (grant type) for this opportunity?
The primary funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (the listing also references grant/other).
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the federal agency expects to have a more active role than in a standard grant, such as collaboration, coordination, or technical involvement during the project period.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or a match?
Yes. A key requirement is cost sharing or cost matching, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources toward the project costs in addition to the federal funds provided.
Is the match percentage specified in the provided summary?
No. The summary does not specify the match percentage.
What should applicants be prepared to provide regarding matching resources?
Applicants should plan to document the source and commitment of matching funds or in-kind contributions and ensure they are allowable and verifiable under federal assistance rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations (not federally recognized as governments); and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.530, Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP).
What funding activity category is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is within the natural resources funding activity category.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 30, 2010.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is January 28, 2011.
Did the closing date change between the original and current listing?
No. The listing indicates no change between the original and current closing dates.
Were FY 2011 funds available at the time the opportunity was posted?
No. The announcement emphasizes that FY 2011 funds were not yet available at the time of posting.
When did the agency anticipate that funding and awards might become available?
The agency anticipated that funding and awards might become available around February 2011, after appropriations became available.
What does it mean that awards depend on appropriations?
It means applicants could submit proposals by the deadline, but actual award issuance would depend on when federal FY 2011 funding was finalized and released.
What does "fixed assistance amount" mean in this notice?
The notice specifies that awards will be made at a fixed assistance amount, which generally suggests applicants should propose a clear, well-justified scope and budget aligned to the funding level requested.
Who can be contacted for help obtaining the full announcement or resolving access issues?
The listed point of contact is Gerald Casares, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 928-343-8262.
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