The Department of the Interior is offering the WaterSMART Drought Response Program Grant to invite states, tribes, and organizations with water or power delivery authority to collaborate with Reclamation on Drought Resiliency Projects. These projects aim to improve water supply reliability, enhance water management, and benefit fish, wildlife, and the environment to address drought impacts. The closing date for applications is February 13, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 298763
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-18-F008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2018 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,250,000 |
| 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: | States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the Western United States or United States Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended. |
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 supplies; improve water management; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought. |
| Link to Additional Information: | For further information on the Drought Response Program, including information on funding for Drought Contingency Planning |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kevin Connolly
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2221 Email:kconnolly@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Updated the award ceiling amount.
2. Updated the expected number of awards. |
Nov 16, 2017 | |
| Nov 16, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-18-F008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2018 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,250,000 |
| 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: | States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the Western United States or United States Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended. |
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 supplies; improve water management; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought. |
| Link to Additional Information: | For further information on the Drought Response Program, including information on funding for Drought Contingency Planning |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kevin Connolly
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2221 Email:kconnolly@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-18-F008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2018 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,250,000 |
| 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: | States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the Western United States or United States Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended. |
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 supplies; improve water management; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought. |
| Link to Additional Information: | For further information on the Drought Response Program, including information on funding for Drought Contingency Planning |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kevin Connolly
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2221 Email:kconnolly@usbr.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 298763 Full Announcement-FOA Folder -> 2018-Drought-Projects-FOA-FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kevin Connolly Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2221 Email: kconnolly@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.514 | PKG00236335 | Feb 13, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
298763 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
298763 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
298763 SF424D-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
298763 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
298763 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf