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- The Bureau of Reclamation Denver Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WaterSMART Development of Feasibility Studies under the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.504 Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 13, 2010 and posted on Dec 13, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 11, 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 $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicant include State, regional, or local authorities Indian tribes or tribal organizations or other entities such as a water district, wastewater district, rural water district, all located within the 17 Western States or Hawaii.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled WaterSMART Development of Feasibility Studies under the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program (Funding Opportunity Number R11SF80310), was issued by the Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office) to help local and regional water entities develop new feasibility studies for water reclamation and reuse projects. The main purpose is to fund the planning and technical work needed to determine whether a proposed reclamation or reuse project is feasible and consistent with Title XVI requirements. These studies matter because Reclamation must find that a Title XVI feasibility study complies with the law and program rules before any later construction funding can be considered for a project authorized under Title XVI.
The program sits under Title XVI of Public Law 102-575, which directs Reclamation to identify and investigate opportunities to reclaim and reuse municipal wastewater and naturally impaired groundwater and surface water. In practical terms, this FOA is aimed at advancing project concepts that could expand usable water supplies in the West by treating and reusing water that would otherwise be wasted or unusable due to quality limitations. The feasibility study phase typically includes alternatives analysis, technical and engineering evaluation, water supply and demand assessment, cost estimating, environmental and institutional considerations, and other elements needed to show the project can be implemented and would provide measurable benefits.
Funding is provided as a discretionary grant, and the activity category is natural resources. Reclamation anticipated making about 10 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $1,200,000. Individual awards could range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 up to a maximum (ceiling) of $150,000. A key condition is cost sharing: applicants must contribute a 50 percent non-federal cost share for the proposed activity, meaning Reclamation can cover up to half of the feasibility study cost and the sponsor must cover the other half with non-federal resources.
The timeline in the announcement is specific. The FOA was posted December 13, 2010, and applications were due February 11, 2011 (original and current closing date were the same). Funded activities were expected to begin in fiscal year 2011 and be completed no later than September 30, 2012. The archive date for the opportunity was March 13, 2011, indicating it was a time-limited competition tied to that funding cycle.
Eligibility is oriented toward public and community-serving water organizations located in the 17 Western States or Hawaii. Eligible applicants include state, regional, or local authorities; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and other entities such as water districts, wastewater districts, and rural water districts, as long as they are located within the eligible geographic area. The listing references CFDA 15.504 (Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program), which is the catalog program identifier associated with this federal assistance.
Applicants were directed to follow Reclamation guidance on what a Title XVI feasibility study must contain, specifically the Reclamation Manual Directive and Standard titled Standard Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program Feasibility Study Review Process (WTR 11-01). That directive lays out how Reclamation reviews feasibility studies for compliance, which is important because this grant is not just for any water study, but for studies that must meet Title XVI standards to support potential future federal involvement.
For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was Michelle Maher, Grants Officer, at 303-445-2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled "WaterSMART Development of Feasibility Studies under the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program" (Funding Opportunity Number R11SF80310). It was issued by the Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office) to help local and regional water entities develop new feasibility studies for water reclamation and reuse projects under Title XVI.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The funding supports the planning and technical work needed to determine whether a proposed water reclamation or reuse project is feasible and consistent with Title XVI requirements. The intent is to produce a feasibility study that Reclamation can review for compliance with the law and program rules.
Why does the feasibility study matter for Title XVI projects?
Reclamation must find that a Title XVI feasibility study complies with Title XVI and program requirements before any later construction funding can be considered for a project authorized under Title XVI. This grant focuses specifically on the feasibility study phase, which is a key prerequisite step.
Which federal program does this fall under?
The opportunity sits under Title XVI of Public Law 102-575 and is associated with CFDA 15.504, the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program.
What types of water sources or project concepts are targeted?
The program is aimed at identifying and investigating opportunities to reclaim and reuse municipal wastewater and naturally impaired groundwater and surface water. Practically, it is intended to advance concepts that could expand usable water supplies in the West by treating and reusing water that would otherwise be wasted or unusable due to quality limitations.
What kinds of activities are funded under this FOA?
The FOA funds feasibility study development activities. The feasibility study phase typically includes alternatives analysis, technical and engineering evaluation, water supply and demand assessment, cost estimating, environmental and institutional considerations, and other elements needed to show the project can be implemented and would provide measurable benefits.
Is this funding for construction?
No. This particular opportunity is for developing feasibility studies. It is designed to support the work needed to demonstrate feasibility and Title XVI consistency, which is required before any later construction funding could be considered for a Title XVI-authorized project.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category listed for this discretionary grant is natural resources.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
Reclamation anticipated making about 10 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $1,200,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards could range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $150,000.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. A 50 percent non-federal cost share is required. Reclamation can cover up to half of the feasibility study cost, and the sponsor must cover the other half using non-federal resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is oriented toward public and community-serving water organizations in the 17 Western States or Hawaii. Eligible applicants include state, regional, or local authorities; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and other entities such as water districts, wastewater districts, and rural water districts, as long as they are located within the eligible geographic area.
What geographic area is eligible?
Applicants must be located in the 17 Western States or Hawaii, as specified in the opportunity description.
When was the FOA posted and when were applications due?
The FOA was posted on December 13, 2010. Applications were due February 11, 2011 (the original and current closing date were the same).
When were funded activities expected to start and end?
Funded activities were expected to begin in fiscal year 2011 and be completed no later than September 30, 2012.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The archive date was March 13, 2011. This indicates the opportunity was a time-limited competition tied to that funding cycle.
What guidance must applicants follow for the feasibility study content?
Applicants were directed to follow Reclamation guidance describing what a Title XVI feasibility study must contain, specifically the Reclamation Manual Directive and Standard titled "Standard Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program Feasibility Study Review Process (WTR 11-01)." This directive outlines how Reclamation reviews feasibility studies for compliance.
How is this different from a general water study grant?
This is not funding for just any water study. The study must be a Title XVI feasibility study and must be developed in a way that meets Title XVI standards so Reclamation can review it for compliance under the program rules.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Michelle Maher, Grants Officer, reachable at 303-445-2025.
Which office issued the opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this FOA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R11SF80310.
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