The Bureau of Reclamation is offering this grant for water, soil, and moisture conservation in the Yuma area. This grant aims to fund projects that develop effective water management plans, promote water efficiency, demonstrate conservation technologies, and support water education. Up to $190,000 in federal assistance is available for FY 2012. Between 2-4 cooperative agreements will be awarded, generally not exceeding $80,000 each. Cost sharing or matching is required. Proposals will undergo technical merit review. This program supports sustainable water practices in the region.
Opportunity ID: 135914
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R12SF34003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Water Conservation Program – Yuma Area |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.530 — Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 01, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $190,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include agricultural and/or municipal/industrial water districts, small entities (public or private) that have contracts for water with Reclamation under the Warren Act, Native American tribes, universities, states, local governments, and non-profit organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Lower Colorado Region |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation is requesting proposals for water, soil and moisture conservation projects. This funding opportunity will provide assistance in developing effective water management and conservation plans; encourage and promote implementation of water efficiency measures; demonstrate conservation technologies; and promote and support water education within the Yuma area. Total Federal assistance available is $190,000. Award of between 2 and 4 cooperative agreements will be made, generally not to exceed $80,000. Cooperative agreements will be awarded to responsive, responsible and eligible recipients and will be based on technical merit at the fixed assistance amount. Cost sharing or cost matching is required. All applications shall be reviewed and evaluated by a technical panel.
The total estimated program funding for fiscal year 2012 is $190,000. Funds for FY 2012 are currently available. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shawna Thompson
Grant Specialist Phone 702-293-8570 Email:SMThompson@usbr.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 135914 Full Announcement-1 -> rfp r12sf34003 wc final foa.pdf
Folder 135914 Full Announcement-1 -> rfp 12sf324003 application instructions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shawna Thompson Grant Specialist Phone 702-293-8570 Email: SMThompson@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.530 | PKG00089850 | Dec 27, 2011 | Mar 02, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
135914 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
135914 SF424A-1.0.pdf
135914 SF424C-1.0.pdf
135914 SF424B-1.1.pdf
135914 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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