Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AS00030
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WaterSMART Title XVI Feasibility Studies for Fiscal Year 2014" 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 Mar 21, 2014 and posted on Mar 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 6, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $450,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- State, regional, or local authorities Indian tribes or tribal organizations or other entities such as a water district, wastewater district, or rural water district. Applicants must be located within the 17 Western States or Hawaii.
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Opportunity Summary:
WaterSMART Title XVI Feasibility Studies for Fiscal Year 2014 (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00030) was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, under CFDA 15.504 (Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program). The program focus was on helping water agencies and similar eligible entities develop feasibility studies for water reclamation and reuse projects. In practical terms, this funding supported the upfront analytical work needed to evaluate, plan, and justify potential projects that recycle or reuse water supplies, which can strengthen drought resilience, reduce pressure on limited freshwater sources, and improve long-term water reliability in the western United States.
The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category was Natural Resources. Reclamation anticipated making about 10 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $1,500,000. Individual awards could be as large as $450,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). A key point for applicants was that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the federal award was not intended to cover 100 percent of study costs. Applicants needed to be prepared to contribute non-federal funds or other eligible cost share consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Eligibility was broadly described as unrestricted in the summary, but the detailed eligibility language narrowed it to public and quasi-public water-related entities and tribes. Eligible applicants included state, regional, or local authorities; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and other entities such as water districts, wastewater districts, or rural water districts. There was also a geographic restriction: applicants had to be located within the 17 Western States or Hawaii. This aligns with the Bureau of Reclamation's traditional mission footprint and the WaterSMART program's emphasis on addressing water supply challenges common in the West.
The opportunity was posted and created on March 21, 2014. The application deadline was May 6, 2014 (original and current closing dates were the same), and the opportunity was archived on May 7, 2014. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement electronically was directed to contact Shaun Wilken, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-445-3697 or swilken@usbr.gov. For further reference, the listing pointed to the Bureau of Reclamation website as an additional information link, where applicants would typically find the full notice, required forms, evaluation criteria, and detailed guidance for preparing and submitting a compliant application package.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled WaterSMART Title XVI Feasibility Studies for Fiscal Year 2014.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14AS00030.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity was under CFDA 15.504, the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program.
What is the purpose of the WaterSMART Title XVI Feasibility Studies funding?
The program focused on helping eligible water agencies and similar entities develop feasibility studies for water reclamation and reuse projects. In practical terms, it supported the upfront analytical work needed to evaluate, plan, and justify potential projects that recycle or reuse water supplies.
What types of outcomes was this program trying to support?
Based on the opportunity description, the funded feasibility work was intended to support projects that can strengthen drought resilience, reduce pressure on limited freshwater supplies, and improve long-term water reliability in the western United States.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity was a grant.
What activity category was this opportunity listed under?
The activity category was listed as Natural Resources.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding pool was $1,500,000.
How many awards did Reclamation expect to make?
Reclamation anticipated making about 10 awards.
What was the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be as large as $450,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing (matching) was required, meaning the federal award was not intended to cover 100 percent of the feasibility study costs.
What does the cost share requirement imply for applicants?
Applicants needed to be prepared to contribute non-federal funds or other eligible cost share, consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
While the summary described eligibility as unrestricted, the detailed eligibility language narrowed it to public and quasi-public water-related entities and tribes. Eligible applicants included:
- State, regional, or local authorities
- Indian tribes or tribal organizations
- Other water-related entities such as water districts, wastewater districts, or rural water districts
Were there geographic eligibility restrictions?
Yes. Applicants had to be located within the 17 Western States or Hawaii.
Why is the program geographically limited to the Western states and Hawaii?
The description notes this aligns with the Bureau of Reclamation's traditional mission footprint and the WaterSMART program's emphasis on addressing water supply challenges common in the West.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on March 21, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 6, 2014. The original and current closing dates were the same.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 7, 2014.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
For help accessing the full announcement electronically, the listing directed applicants to contact Shaun Wilken, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-445-3697 or swilken@usbr.gov.
Where could applicants find more detailed guidance and required application materials?
The listing pointed to the Bureau of Reclamation website as an additional information link. Applicants would typically find the full notice, required forms, evaluation criteria, and detailed guidance for preparing and submitting a compliant application package there.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity closed on May 6, 2014 and was archived on May 7, 2014.
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