Opportunity ID: 232693

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: R13AS80015
Funding Opportunity Title: WaterSMART: Cooperative Watershed Management Program Grants for FY 2013
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 15.554 — Cooperative Watershed Management Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: May 01, 2013
Last Updated Date: May 02, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 11, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 11, 2013
Archive Date: Jun 12, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $100,000
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 financial assistance to fund activities under this FOA include:

Task A—Establishment of a Watershed Group: 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.

Task B—Expansion of an Existing Watershed Group: An existing watershed group, i.e., a grassroots, non-regulatory entity and otherwise meets the definition of a watershed group as described in Section I.B. Objective of Funding Opportunity Announcement and Section III.A. Eligible Applicants or a member of an existing watershed group.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Reclamation – Denver Office
Description: The objective of this FOA is to invite States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, existing watershed groups, and local and special districts (e.g., irrigation and water districts, county soil conservation districts, as defined in Section 6001 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act [Subtitle A of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, P.L. 111-11]) to submit proposals for Phase I activities to establish or expand a watershed group. Funding provided under this FOA must be used to develop a mission statement, project concepts, and a restoration plan. All work must be completed within two years from the date of award.A watershed group is defined in the Act (See: Section 6001 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act, Subtitle A of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, P.L. 111-11 [42 USC 10364]) as a self-sustaining, cooperative watershed-wide group that:1. Is comprised of representatives of the affected stakeholders of the relevant watershed2. Incorporates the perspectives of a diverse array of stakeholders, including all of the following, to the maximum extent practicable: A. Representatives of:• Hydroelectric production • Livestock grazing • Timber production • Land development • Recreation or tourism • Irrigated agricultural production • The environment • Potable water purveyors and industrial water users• Private property ownersB. Any Federal agency that has authority with respect to the watershedC. Any State agency that has authority with respect to the watershedD. Any local agency that has authority with respect to the watershedE. Any Indian tribe that either:• Owns land within the watershed • Has land in the watershed that is held in trust3. Is a grassroots, non-regulatory entity that addresses water availability and quality issues within the relevant watershed 4. Is capable of promoting the sustainable use of the water resources of the relevant watershed and improving the functioning condition of rivers and streams through: water conservation, improved water quality, ecological resiliency, and the reduction of water conflicts5. Makes decisions on a consensus basis, as defined by the bylaws of the watershed group
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michelle Maher

Grants Officer

Phone 303-445-2025
Email:mmaher@usbr.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Updated CFDA number May 02, 2013
Updated CFDA number May 02, 2013
May 02, 2013

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: R13AS80015
Funding Opportunity Title: WaterSMART: Cooperative Watershed Management Program Grants for FY 2013
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 15.554 — Cooperative Watershed Management Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: May 01, 2013
Last Updated Date: May 02, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 11, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 11, 2013
Archive Date: Jun 12, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $100,000
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 financial assistance to fund activities under this FOA include:

Task A—Establishment of a Watershed Group: 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.

Task B—Expansion of an Existing Watershed Group: An existing watershed group, i.e., a grassroots, non-regulatory entity and otherwise meets the definition of a watershed group as described in Section I.B. Objective of Funding Opportunity Announcement and Section III.A. Eligible Applicants or a member of an existing watershed group.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Reclamation – Denver Office
Description: The objective of this FOA is to invite States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, existing watershed groups, and local and special districts (e.g., irrigation and water districts, county soil conservation districts, as defined in Section 6001 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act [Subtitle A of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, P.L. 111-11]) to submit proposals for Phase I activities to establish or expand a watershed group. Funding provided under this FOA must be used to develop a mission statement, project concepts, and a restoration plan. All work must be completed within two years from the date of award.A watershed group is defined in the Act (See: Section 6001 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act, Subtitle A of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, P.L. 111-11 [42 USC 10364]) as a self-sustaining, cooperative watershed-wide group that:1. Is comprised of representatives of the affected stakeholders of the relevant watershed2. Incorporates the perspectives of a diverse array of stakeholders, including all of the following, to the maximum extent practicable: A. Representatives of:• Hydroelectric production • Livestock grazing • Timber production • Land development • Recreation or tourism • Irrigated agricultural production • The environment • Potable water purveyors and industrial water users• Private property ownersB. Any Federal agency that has authority with respect to the watershedC. Any State agency that has authority with respect to the watershedD. Any local agency that has authority with respect to the watershedE. Any Indian tribe that either:• Owns land within the watershed • Has land in the watershed that is held in trust3. Is a grassroots, non-regulatory entity that addresses water availability and quality issues within the relevant watershed 4. Is capable of promoting the sustainable use of the water resources of the relevant watershed and improving the functioning condition of rivers and streams through: water conservation, improved water quality, ecological resiliency, and the reduction of water conflicts5. Makes decisions on a consensus basis, as defined by the bylaws of the watershed group
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michelle Maher

Grants Officer

Phone 303-445-2025
Email:mmaher@usbr.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: R13AS80015
Funding Opportunity Title: WaterSMART: Cooperative Watershed Management Program Grants for FY 2013
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 15.554 — Cooperative Watershed Management Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: May 02, 2013
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 11, 2013
Archive Date: Jun 12, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $100,000
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 financial assistance to fund activities under this FOA include:

Task A—Establishment of a Watershed Group: 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.

Task B—Expansion of an Existing Watershed Group: An existing watershed group, i.e., a grassroots, non-regulatory entity and otherwise meets the definition of a watershed group as described in Section I.B. Objective of Funding Opportunity Announcement and Section III.A. Eligible Applicants or a member of an existing watershed group.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Reclamation – Denver Office
Description: The objective of this FOA is to invite States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, existing watershed groups, and local and special districts (e.g., irrigation and water districts, county soil conservation districts, as defined in Section 6001 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act [Subtitle A of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, P.L. 111-11]) to submit proposals for Phase I activities to establish or expand a watershed group. Funding provided under this FOA must be used to develop a mission statement, project concepts, and a restoration plan. All work must be completed within two years from the date of award.

A watershed group is defined in the Act (See: Section 6001 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act, Subtitle A of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, P.L. 111-11 [42 USC 10364]) as a self-sustaining, cooperative watershed-wide group that:

1. Is comprised of representatives of the affected stakeholders of the relevant watershed
2. Incorporates the perspectives of a diverse array of stakeholders, including all of the following, to the maximum extent practicable:
A. Representatives of:

• Hydroelectric production
• Livestock grazing
• Timber production
• Land development
• Recreation or tourism
• Irrigated agricultural production
• The environment
• Potable water purveyors and industrial water users
• Private property owners

B. Any Federal agency that has authority with respect to the watershed

C. Any State agency that has authority with respect to the watershed

D. Any local agency that has authority with respect to the watershed

E. Any Indian tribe that either:
• Owns land within the watershed
• Has land in the watershed that is held in trust

3. Is a grassroots, non-regulatory entity that addresses water availability and quality issues within the relevant watershed

4. Is capable of promoting the sustainable use of the water resources of the relevant watershed and improving the functioning condition of rivers and streams through: water conservation, improved water quality, ecological resiliency, and the reduction of water conflicts

5. Makes decisions on a consensus basis, as defined by the bylaws of the watershed group

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michelle Maher

Grants Officer

Phone 303-445-2025
Email:mmaher@usbr.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: R13AS80015
Funding Opportunity Title: WaterSMART: Cooperative Watershed Management Program Grants for FY 2013
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 15.517 — Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: May 02, 2013
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 11, 2013
Archive Date: Jun 12, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $100,000
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 financial assistance to fund activities under this FOA include:

Task A—Establishment of a Watershed Group: 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.

Task B—Expansion of an Existing Watershed Group: An existing watershed group, i.e., a grassroots, non-regulatory entity and otherwise meets the definition of a watershed group as described in Section I.B. Objective of Funding Opportunity Announcement and Section III.A. Eligible Applicants or a member of an existing watershed group.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Reclamation – Denver Office
Description: The objective of this FOA is to invite States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, existing watershed groups, and local and special districts (e.g., irrigation and water districts, county soil conservation districts, as defined in Section 6001 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act [Subtitle A of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, P.L. 111-11]) to submit proposals for Phase I activities to establish or expand a watershed group. Funding provided under this FOA must be used to develop a mission statement, project concepts, and a restoration plan. All work must be completed within two years from the date of award.

A watershed group is defined in the Act (See: Section 6001 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act, Subtitle A of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, P.L. 111-11 [42 USC 10364]) as a self-sustaining, cooperative watershed-wide group that:

1. Is comprised of representatives of the affected stakeholders of the relevant watershed
2. Incorporates the perspectives of a diverse array of stakeholders, including all of the following, to the maximum extent practicable:
A. Representatives of:

• Hydroelectric production
• Livestock grazing
• Timber production
• Land development
• Recreation or tourism
• Irrigated agricultural production
• The environment
• Potable water purveyors and industrial water users
• Private property owners

B. Any Federal agency that has authority with respect to the watershed

C. Any State agency that has authority with respect to the watershed

D. Any local agency that has authority with respect to the watershed

E. Any Indian tribe that either:
• Owns land within the watershed
• Has land in the watershed that is held in trust

3. Is a grassroots, non-regulatory entity that addresses water availability and quality issues within the relevant watershed

4. Is capable of promoting the sustainable use of the water resources of the relevant watershed and improving the functioning condition of rivers and streams through: water conservation, improved water quality, ecological resiliency, and the reduction of water conflicts

5. Makes decisions on a consensus basis, as defined by the bylaws of the watershed group

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michelle Maher

Grants Officer

Phone 303-445-2025
Email:mmaher@usbr.gov

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Packages

Agency Contact Information: Michelle Maher
Grants Officer
Phone 303-445-2025
Email: mmaher@usbr.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
R13AS80015 WaterSMART: Cooperative Watershed Management Program Grants for FY 2013 PKG00175950 May 01, 2013 Jun 11, 2013 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

232693 SF424-2.0.pdf

232693 SF424A-1.0.pdf

232693 SF424B-1.1.pdf

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