The Department of Interior is offering the Drought Resiliency Projects Grant for Fiscal Year 2017 to states, tribes, irrigation districts, and water districts. This grant aims to support projects that increase water supply reliability, improve water exchange, and benefit fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate drought impacts. The grants align with the President’s Climate Action Plan and Reclamation’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. Projects funded through this grant enhance water management flexibility, making water supplies more resilient against drought and climate change. Proposals must show alignment with existing drought planning efforts. Application deadline: Feb 14, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 290104
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-17-F010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, an eligible applicant is a state, tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority. Applicants must also be 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite states, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on Drought Resiliency Projects that will increase the reliability of water supply; improve exchange of water; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought. Drought Resiliency Project Grants support implementation ofthe President’s June 2013 Climate Action Plan and Reclamation’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (Climate Strategy), available at www.usbr.gov/climate/docs/ClimateChangeAdaptationStrategy.pdf.Projects carried out through Drought Resiliency Project Grants can increase water management flexibility, making our water supply more resilient. This helps to prepare for and address the impacts of drought and climate change. Proposals submitted under this FOA must demonstrate that the proposed project is supported by an existing drought planning effort. |
| Link to Additional Information: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Matthew Reichert
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-3865 Email:mreichert@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this modification was to revise Section D.2.1 of the FOA to read as follows:
D.2.1. Application Format and Length The total application package shall be no more than 50 consecutively numbered pages. If an application exceeds 50 pages, only the first 50 pages will be evaluated. The font shall be at least 12 points in size and easily readable. Page size shall be 8½ by 11 inches, including charts, maps, and drawings. Oversized pages will not be accepted. The technical proposal and evaluation criteria section shall be limited to a maximum of 20 pages. The SF-424 forms, letters of project support, funding commitment letters, official resolution, and drought plan will not be considered in the total page count. |
Feb 07, 2017 | |
| Changed Grantor Contact | Feb 07, 2017 | |
| corrected award ceiling | Jan 04, 2017 | |
| Modification was made to indicate that non-Federal cost share is required and correct applicant eligibility. An eligible applicant is a state, tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority. Applicants must also be 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. | Nov 16, 2016 | |
| Nov 15, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-17-F010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, an eligible applicant is a state, tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority. Applicants must also be 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite states, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on Drought Resiliency Projects that will increase the reliability of water supply; improve exchange of water; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought. Drought Resiliency Project Grants support implementation ofthe President’s June 2013 Climate Action Plan and Reclamation’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (Climate Strategy), available at www.usbr.gov/climate/docs/ClimateChangeAdaptationStrategy.pdf.Projects carried out through Drought Resiliency Project Grants can increase water management flexibility, making our water supply more resilient. This helps to prepare for and address the impacts of drought and climate change. Proposals submitted under this FOA must demonstrate that the proposed project is supported by an existing drought planning effort. |
| Link to Additional Information: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Matthew Reichert
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-3865 Email:mreichert@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-17-F010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 04, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, an eligible applicant is a state, tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority. Applicants must also be 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite states, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on Drought Resiliency Projects that will increase the reliability of water supply; improve exchange of water; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought. Drought Resiliency Project Grants support implementation ofthe President’s June 2013 Climate Action Plan and Reclamation’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (Climate Strategy), available at www.usbr.gov/climate/docs/ClimateChangeAdaptationStrategy.pdf.Projects carried out through Drought Resiliency Project Grants can increase water management flexibility, making our water supply more resilient. This helps to prepare for and address the impacts of drought and climate change. Proposals submitted under this FOA must demonstrate that the proposed project is supported by an existing drought planning effort. |
| Link to Additional Information: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Matthew Reichert
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-3865 Email:mreichert@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-17-F010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, an eligible applicant is a state, tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority. Applicants must also be 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite states, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on Drought Resiliency Projects that will increase the reliability of water supply; improve exchange of water; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought. Drought Resiliency Project Grants support implementation ofthe President’s June 2013 Climate Action Plan and Reclamation’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (Climate Strategy), available at www.usbr.gov/climate/docs/ClimateChangeAdaptationStrategy.pdf.Projects carried out through Drought Resiliency Project Grants can increase water management flexibility, making our water supply more resilient. This helps to prepare for and address the impacts of drought and climate change. Proposals submitted under this FOA must demonstrate that the proposed project is supported by an existing drought planning effort. |
| Link to Additional Information: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Dieterich
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2484 Email:mdieterich@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-17-F010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, an eligible applicant is a state, tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority. Applicants must also be 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite states, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on Drought Resiliency Projects that will increase the reliability of water supply; improve exchange of water; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought. Drought Resiliency Project Grants support implementation of the President’s June 2013 Climate Action Plan and Reclamation’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (Climate Strategy), available at www.usbr.gov/climate/docs/ClimateChangeAdaptationStrategy.pdf. Projects carried out through Drought Resiliency Project Grants can increase water management flexibility, making our water supply more resilient. This helps to prepare for and address the impacts of drought and climate change. Proposals submitted under this FOA must demonstrate that the proposed project is supported by an existing drought planning effort. |
| Link to Additional Information: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Dieterich
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2484 Email:mdieterich@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-17-F010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Small businesses Special district governments Individuals Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, an eligible applicant is a state, tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority. Applicants must also be 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | Through the Drought Response Program, Reclamation provides assistance to states, tribes, and local governments to prepare for and address drought in advance of a crisis. The Drought Response Program supports a proactive approach to drought by providing financial assistance to water managers to: (1) develop and update comprehensive drought plans (Drought Contingency Planning), (2) implement projects that will build long-term resiliency to drought (Drought Resiliency Projects), and (3) implement emergency response actions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Dieterich
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2484 Email:mdieterich@usbr.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 290104 Revised Full Announcement-Drought Response Program FOA -> 2017-Drought-Projects-FOA-UPDATED-020717.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Matthew Reichert Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-3865 Email: mreichert@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.514 | BOR-DO-17-F010 | Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2017 | PKG00229236 | Feb 14, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
290104 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
Optional forms
290104 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
290104 SF424A-1.0.pdf
290104 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
290104 SF424B-1.1.pdf
290104 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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