This Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART grant is for developing and implementing Drought Resiliency Projects. The program aims to build long-term resilience against drought conditions, thereby significantly reducing the necessity for emergency response actions. This funding opportunity is specifically designed for projects that are in their final design phase, where environmental and cultural resources compliance may have already commenced. Successful applicants will have also secured the necessary non-Federal funding, obtained all required permits, and received other essential approvals, ensuring projects are close to implementation. This initiative supports proactive measures to mitigate drought impacts and enhance water security.
Opportunity ID: 338924
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R23AS00005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2023 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on the listed application due date. All mailed, express delivery and courier delivered applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. Mountain time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on the listed application due date. All mailed, express delivery and courier delivered applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. Mountain time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, applicants eligible to receive an award under this NOFO include: Category A applicants: States, Tribes, irrigation districts, and water districts; State, regional, or local authorities, the members of which include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; and Other organizations with water or power delivery authority.Category A applicants must also be located in one of the following States or 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, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.Category B applicants: Nonprofit conservation organizations that are acting in partnership with and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A.Category B applicants must include with their application a letter from the Category A partner, stating that they are acting in partnership with the applicant and agree to the submittal and content of the proposal. Category B applicants must be in the United States or one of the Territories identified above.Applicants must also be located in one of the following states or 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, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports Drought Resiliency Projects that will build long-term resilience to drought and reduce the need for emergency response actions. These projects are generally in the final design stage—environmental and cultural resources compliance may have been initiated, and the non-Federal funding, necessary permits, and other required approvals have been secured. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alisha James
sha-dro-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:sha-dro-fafoa@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| New language incorporated in the following Sections: Section B-funding limitations in WaterSMART Section F-Buy America requirement |
May 16, 2022 | |
| Mar 24, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R23AS00005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2023 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on the listed application due date. All mailed, express delivery and courier delivered applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. Mountain time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on the listed application due date. All mailed, express delivery and courier delivered applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. Mountain time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, applicants eligible to receive an award under this NOFO include: Category A applicants: States, Tribes, irrigation districts, and water districts; State, regional, or local authorities, the members of which include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; and Other organizations with water or power delivery authority.Category A applicants must also be located in one of the following States or 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, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.Category B applicants: Nonprofit conservation organizations that are acting in partnership with and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A.Category B applicants must include with their application a letter from the Category A partner, stating that they are acting in partnership with the applicant and agree to the submittal and content of the proposal. Category B applicants must be in the United States or one of the Territories identified above.Applicants must also be located in one of the following states or 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, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports Drought Resiliency Projects that will build long-term resilience to drought and reduce the need for emergency response actions. These projects are generally in the final design stage—environmental and cultural resources compliance may have been initiated, and the non-Federal funding, necessary permits, and other required approvals have been secured. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alisha James
sha-dro-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:sha-dro-fafoa@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R23AS00005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2023 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on the listed application due date. All mailed, express delivery and courier delivered applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. Mountain time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, applicants eligible to receive an award under this NOFO include: Category A applicants:
States, Tribes, irrigation districts, and water districts; Category A applicants must also be located in one of the following States or 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, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Category B applicants: Nonprofit conservation organizations that are acting in partnership with and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A. Category B applicants must include with their application a letter from the Category A partner, stating that they are acting in partnership with the applicant and agree to the submittal and content of the proposal. Category B applicants must be in the United States or one of the Territories identified above. Applicants must also be located in one of the following states or 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, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports Drought Resiliency Projects that will build long-term resilience to drought and reduce the need for emergency response actions. These projects are generally in the final design stage—environmental and cultural resources compliance may have been initiated, and the non-Federal funding, necessary permits, and other required approvals have been secured. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alisha James
sha-dro-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:sha-dro-fafoa@usbr.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 338924 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> Amended DRP-NOFO-FY23 -R23AS00005-3-11-2022-FINAL-5.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Alisha James sha-dro-fafoa@usbr.gov Email: sha-dro-fafoa@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.514 | R23AS00005 | WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2023 | PKG00272774 | Mar 24, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
338924 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
338924 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
338924 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
338924 SF424A-1.0.pdf
338924 SF424B-1.1.pdf
338924 SF424D-1.1.pdf
338924 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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