This WaterSMART Applied Science Grant, offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, invites non-Federal entities to collaborate on projects that enhance water management capabilities. The grant aims to improve access to and use of hydrologic data, develop advanced water management tools, and refine modeling and forecasting methods. Project outcomes will directly assist water managers in increasing water supply reliability, improving operational flexibility, and supporting sustainable water management strategies, including nature-based solutions. Expected results are readily applicable, addressing critical areas such as drought management, water rights administration, watershed health, and conservation efforts, ultimately fostering more resilient and efficient water systems for communities.
Opportunity ID: 349002
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R23AS00446 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART-Applied Science Grants for Fiscal Year 2023 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.557 — Applied Science Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 17, 2023 The submission deadline for applications submitted electronically in Grants.gov is:October 17, 2023, at 10:00 p.m. MDT.The submission deadline for applications submitted by mail, overnight delivery, or courier isOctober 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. MDT. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 17, 2023 The submission deadline for applications submitted electronically in Grants.gov is:October 17, 2023, at 10:00 p.m. MDT.The submission deadline for applications submitted by mail, overnight delivery, or courier isOctober 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. MDT. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 NOFO include:Category A:States, Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, and water districts;State, regional, or local authorities, which include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority as members; andOther organizations with water or power delivery authority.To be eligible, Category A applicants must also be located in one of the following United States or specific Territories: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, 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, or Puerto Rico.Category B:Universities, nonprofit research institutions, federally funded research and development centers, and non-profit entities (including 501[c][3] organizations) that are acting in partnership with and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A.Category B applicants should include with their application a letter from the Category A partner, stating that the Category A partner:Is acting in partnership with the applicant;Agrees to the submittal and content of the application; andIntends to participate in the project in some way, for example, by providing input, feedback, or other support for the project.Note: Partners do not necessarily need to contribute cost share funding.All Category B applicants must be in the United States or the specific Territories identified above. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this NOFO is to invite eligible non-Federal entities to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on applied science projects (Project) to improve access to and use of hydrologic data, develop and improve water management tools, improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Results from these projects will be used by water managers to increase water supply reliability, provide flexibility in water operations, improve water management, and support nature-based solutions. Project results must be readily applicable by managers—resulting in tools and information that can be used to support: water supply reliability, water delivery management, water marketing activities, drought management activities, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, water rights administration, ability to meet endangered species requirements, watershed health, conservation and efficiency, support for nature-based solutions and other water management objectives.Note: Projects that support nature-based solutions have been added to the NOFO objectives in this announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/appliedscience/index.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nathan Moeller
nmoeller@usbr.gov Email:nmoeller@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 349002 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY23 Applied Science Grants NOFO_Final_508.pdf
Folder 349002 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Budget_Narrative_Guidance_01.2022.pdf
Folder 349002 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Att_B_Budget_Detail_and_Narrative_template_01.2022.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nathan Moeller nmoeller@usbr.gov Email: nmoeller@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.557 | R23AS00446 | WaterSMART-Applied Science Grants for Fiscal Year 2023 | PKG00282375 | Jun 29, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349002 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349002 SF424A-1.0.pdf
349002 SF424B-1.1.pdf
349002 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349002 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
349002 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
349002 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
349002 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
349002 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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