The Department of the Interior offers grants under the WaterSMART Program for Title XVI Water Recycling Projects authorized by the WIIN Act. These grants support water recycling projects to develop and supplement urban and irrigation water supplies, promoting efficiency, flexibility during shortages, and environmental stewardship in the Western United States. Funding is now available for new water recycling projects to enhance water management flexibility and resilience. Applications for these grants must be submitted by August 17, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 295603
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-17-F028 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART: Title XVI Water Recycling Projects Under the WIIN Act |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.504 — Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 03, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants eligible to receive an award under this FOA include sponsors of Projects that have a completed Title XVI Feasibility Study that Reclamation has reviewed and found to meet all of the requirements of Reclamation Manual WTR 11-01: Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program Feasibility Study Review Process, and Reclamation has transmitted those findings to Congress by the date of the posting of this FOA. For a list of eligible applicants, please visit the Title XVI website, www.usbr.gov/watersmart/title/feasibility.html which is also included as an attachment to this FOA. Eligibility does not entitle an applicant to any future Federal funding or create a new project authorization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN), P.L. 114-322, was enacted in December of 2016 to address water resources infrastructure that is critical to the Nation’s economic growth, health, and competitiveness. Section 4009(c) of Subtitle J of WIIN includes amendments to Reclamation’s Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program (Title XVI), established by P.L. 102-575 in 1992. Prior to the enactment of WIIN, funding for water recycling project construction could only be provided for congressionally authorized Title XVI projects. The WIIN amendments will allow new water recycling projects to be eligible to receive Federal fundingWater recycling is an essential tool in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Title XVI water recycling projects develop and supplement urban and irrigation water supplies through water reuse, thereby improving efficiency, providing flexibility during water shortages, and diversifying the water supply. These projects provide growing communities with new sources of clean water while promoting water and energy efficiency and environmental stewardship and increase water management flexibility, making our water supply more resilient. Title XVI water recycling projects are an important part of the WaterSMART Program. For further information on the WaterSMART Program, see www.usbr.gov/WaterSMART. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Irene Hoiby
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2025 Email:ihoiby@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This modification is to update the application package to include responses to Funding Opportunity Announcement questions for the benefit of all potential applicants. | Aug 03, 2017 | |
| Aug 03, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-17-F028 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART: Title XVI Water Recycling Projects Under the WIIN Act |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.504 — Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 03, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants eligible to receive an award under this FOA include sponsors of Projects that have a completed Title XVI Feasibility Study that Reclamation has reviewed and found to meet all of the requirements of Reclamation Manual WTR 11-01: Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program Feasibility Study Review Process, and Reclamation has transmitted those findings to Congress by the date of the posting of this FOA. For a list of eligible applicants, please visit the Title XVI website, www.usbr.gov/watersmart/title/feasibility.html which is also included as an attachment to this FOA. Eligibility does not entitle an applicant to any future Federal funding or create a new project authorization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN), P.L. 114-322, was enacted in December of 2016 to address water resources infrastructure that is critical to the Nation’s economic growth, health, and competitiveness. Section 4009(c) of Subtitle J of WIIN includes amendments to Reclamation’s Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program (Title XVI), established by P.L. 102-575 in 1992. Prior to the enactment of WIIN, funding for water recycling project construction could only be provided for congressionally authorized Title XVI projects. The WIIN amendments will allow new water recycling projects to be eligible to receive Federal fundingWater recycling is an essential tool in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Title XVI water recycling projects develop and supplement urban and irrigation water supplies through water reuse, thereby improving efficiency, providing flexibility during water shortages, and diversifying the water supply. These projects provide growing communities with new sources of clean water while promoting water and energy efficiency and environmental stewardship and increase water management flexibility, making our water supply more resilient. Title XVI water recycling projects are an important part of the WaterSMART Program. For further information on the WaterSMART Program, see www.usbr.gov/WaterSMART. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Irene Hoiby
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2025 Email:ihoiby@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-17-F028 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART: Title XVI Water Recycling Projects Under the WIIN Act |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.504 — Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants eligible to receive an award under this FOA include sponsors of Projects that have a completed Title XVI Feasibility Study that Reclamation has reviewed and found to meet all of the requirements of Reclamation Manual WTR 11-01: Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program Feasibility Study Review Process, and Reclamation has transmitted those findings to Congress by the date of the posting of this FOA. For a list of eligible applicants, please visit the Title XVI website, www.usbr.gov/watersmart/title/feasibility.html which is also included as an attachment to this FOA. Eligibility does not entitle an applicant to any future Federal funding or create a new project authorization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN), P.L. 114-322, was enacted in December of 2016 to address water resources infrastructure that is critical to the Nation’s economic growth, health, and competitiveness. Section 4009(c) of Subtitle J of WIIN includes amendments to Reclamation’s Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program (Title XVI), established by P.L. 102-575 in 1992. Prior to the enactment of WIIN, funding for water recycling project construction could only be provided for congressionally authorized Title XVI projects. The WIIN amendments will allow new water recycling projects to be eligible to receive Federal funding Water recycling is an essential tool in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Title XVI water recycling projects develop and supplement urban and irrigation water supplies through water reuse, thereby improving efficiency, providing flexibility during water shortages, and diversifying the water supply. These projects provide growing communities with new sources of clean water while promoting water and energy efficiency and environmental stewardship and increase water management flexibility, making our water supply more resilient. Title XVI water recycling projects are an important part of the WaterSMART Program. For further information on the WaterSMART Program, see www.usbr.gov/WaterSMART. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Irene Hoiby
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2025 Email:ihoiby@usbr.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 295603 Full Announcement-BOR-DO-17-F028 -> 2017-WIIN-FOA-Final 7-17-17pdf.pdf
Folder 295603 Other Supporting Documents-Eligible Projects List -> 2017-WIIN-Eligible-Projects_Final.pdf
Folder 295603 Other Supporting Documents-Questions and Answers -> WIIN Q&A Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Irene Hoiby Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2025 Email: ihoiby@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.504 | PKG00233852 | Jul 17, 2017 | Aug 17, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
295603 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
295603 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
295603 SF424D-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
295603 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
295603 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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