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- The Bureau of Reclamation Denver Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WaterSMART Grants to Develop Climate Analysis Tools for FY 2011" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.507 WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow).
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 9, 2011 and posted on Mar 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- In accordance with P.L. 111 11, Section 9504, of the SECURE Water Act, eligible applicants include any University located in the United States Non profit research institution located in the United States Organization with water or power delivery authority located in the Western United States or Territories (as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended and supplemented specifically, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands)
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Opportunity Summary:
The WaterSMART Grants to Develop Climate Analysis Tools for FY 2011 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R11SF80344) was a discretionary grant program run by the Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office) to support practical research and tool development that improves water resources management under climate change. The core idea was to fund projects that help water managers better understand and plan for climate-driven impacts on water supply, demand, and operations, while also requiring applicants to share costs so that federal dollars are leveraged with non-federal money and in-kind resources. In other words, Reclamation was looking for applicants who could partner financially and technically to produce usable decision-support tools, improved analytical methods, and more actionable climate information for real-world water management challenges, especially across the western United States and U.S. territories tied to Reclamation’s service area.
A key feature of the program was its focus on specific, documented “information gaps†identified by Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in their joint report, Addressing Climate Change in Long Term Water Resources Planning and Management: User Needs for Improving Tools and Information. Rather than funding climate research in the abstract, this FOA emphasized user needs: narrowing uncertainties that limit planning, translating climate science into forms that water planners can actually apply, and developing more robust ways to incorporate uncertainty into long-term decisions. Projects were expected to strengthen the ability of agencies and utilities to plan for a wider range of future conditions, including hydrologic variability and climate change signals, and to build tools that can be integrated into ongoing planning processes.
The grant was explicitly aligned with the SECURE Water Act (Subtitle F of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, Public Law 111-11; 42 USC 10364) and was positioned as a way to advance Reclamation’s responsibilities under Section 9503 to establish a climate change adaptation program. The FOA also tied funded work to three related program efforts: Department of the Interior Landscape Conservation Cooperatives (LCCs), Reclamation Basin Studies, and West-Wide Climate Risk Assessments (WWCRAs). LCCs were described as partnerships that combine science and conservation to support climate adaptation and water conservation strategies. Basin Studies were framed as comprehensive assessments of future supply and demand within a basin or sub-basin, evaluating whether future demands can be met and under what constraints. WWCRAs were intended to provide a consistent baseline of climate impact information that Basin Studies could draw upon, helping standardize assumptions and improve comparability across basins. Taken together, the FOA’s intent was to strengthen the pipeline from climate science to planning and operational decision-making by making tools and information more consistent, more usable, and better suited for risk-based management.
In terms of funding parameters, the award ceiling was $200,000 per award, with no stated award floor, and cost sharing or matching was required. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was natural resources under CFDA 15.507 (WaterSMART: Sustaining and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow). The opportunity was posted and created on March 9, 2011, with an original and final application deadline of May 13, 2011, and it was archived on June 12, 2011. The overarching rationale presented in the announcement was that improved water management is essential to addressing national water challenges, and that targeted, leveraged research investments can directly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of water use and planning in the West.
Eligibility was limited by statute. Applicants had to fall into one of three categories: (1) universities located in the United States, (2) non-profit research institutions located in the United States, or (3) organizations with water or power delivery authority located in Reclamation’s western service area or specified territories. The eligible states listed were Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, along with American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. Administrative contact information in the notice pointed to a Grants Officer, Michelle Maher, at 303-445-2025, for help accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the WaterSMART Grants to Develop Climate Analysis Tools for FY 2011 opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R11SF80344) was a discretionary grant program run by the Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office) to support practical research and tool development that improves water resources management under climate change.
What was the main goal of this grant program?
The main goal was to fund projects that help water managers better understand and plan for climate-driven impacts on water supply, demand, and operations by producing usable decision-support tools, improved analytical methods, and more actionable climate information for real-world water management challenges.
Was this grant intended for theoretical climate research or applied work?
It emphasized applied, user-focused work rather than climate research in the abstract. The announcement highlighted documented user needs and “information gaps†that limited long-term planning and management, and it sought projects that translate climate science into forms water planners can actually use.
What kinds of projects were the program trying to fund?
The program sought practical research and tool development that could be used in water management and planning, including projects that improve analytical methods, develop decision-support tools, and create more usable climate information for planning and operations under uncertainty.
What were the “information gaps†this program focused on?
The program focused on specific “information gaps†identified by Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in their joint report, Addressing Climate Change in Long Term Water Resources Planning and Management: User Needs for Improving Tools and Information. The emphasis was on narrowing uncertainties that limit planning, improving usability of climate information, and strengthening methods for incorporating uncertainty into long-term decisions.
How did the FOA expect projects to deal with uncertainty and future conditions?
Projects were expected to strengthen the ability of agencies and utilities to plan for a wider range of future conditions, including hydrologic variability and climate change signals, and to develop more robust approaches for risk-based, long-term decision-making under uncertainty.
Why was cost sharing or matching required?
Cost sharing or matching was required so that federal dollars would be leveraged with non-federal money and in-kind resources. The program description emphasized financial and technical partnership to produce usable outcomes.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $200,000 per award.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated in the information provided.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What was the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The activity category was natural resources under CFDA 15.507, WaterSMART: Sustaining and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the application deadlines?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on March 9, 2011. The original and final application deadline was May 13, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on June 12, 2011.
Which federal office ran this program?
The program was run by the Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office.
What law or policy did this funding opportunity align with?
The FOA was explicitly aligned with the SECURE Water Act (Subtitle F of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, Public Law 111-11; 42 USC 10364) and was positioned as supporting Reclamation responsibilities under Section 9503 to establish a climate change adaptation program.
How did this grant connect to other Reclamation and DOI efforts?
The FOA tied funded work to three related efforts: Department of the Interior Landscape Conservation Cooperatives (LCCs), Reclamation Basin Studies, and West-Wide Climate Risk Assessments (WWCRAs). LCCs were described as partnerships combining science and conservation to support climate adaptation and water conservation strategies. Basin Studies were described as comprehensive assessments of future supply and demand within a basin or sub-basin. WWCRAs were intended to provide a consistent baseline of climate impact information to support Basin Studies and improve comparability across basins.
What was the overall rationale for the program?
The announcement’s rationale was that improved water management is essential to addressing national water challenges, and that targeted, leveraged research investments can directly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of water use and planning in the West.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited by statute. Applicants had to be one of the following: (1) universities located in the United States, (2) non-profit research institutions located in the United States, or (3) organizations with water or power delivery authority located in Reclamation’s western service area or specified territories.
Which states and territories were included in the eligible service area?
The eligible states listed were Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Eligible territories listed were American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands.
What did the FOA mean by “Reclamation’s western service area�
Based on the information provided, the FOA identified Reclamation’s western service area by listing the eligible states (AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY) and specified territories (American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands).
Who could applicants contact for administrative help accessing the full announcement?
The notice listed a Grants Officer, Michelle Maher, at 303-445-2025, for help accessing the full announcement electronically.
What kind of outcomes was Reclamation looking for from funded projects?
Reclamation was looking for outcomes that improved the pipeline from climate science to planning and operational decision-making by making tools and information more consistent, more usable, and better suited for risk-based water management.
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