This grant opportunity by the Bureau of Reclamation invites Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, and water districts in California to collaborate on projects that enhance water conservation and efficiency in agriculture. Through partnerships, the aim is to save water, improve management, create new irrigation supplies, enhance energy efficiency, and benefit endangered species. Priority is given to projects enhancing on-farm water conservation efforts. The grant supports financial agreements with Reclamation over a two-year period, focusing on increasing water efficiency and conservation in the agricultural sector. Proposals are to be submitted by March 24, 2015, through Grants.gov.
Opportunity ID: 271283
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R15AS00030 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants Fostering District/Farmer Partnerships |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.507 — WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 09, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 09, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants, for a Grant Agreement(s) pursuant to the authority of Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act, Title I California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement, Public Law 108-361, Section 103 (C)(I), and (D)(3)(A)(B), and P.L. 111-11(42 USC 10364), Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, Subtitle F, Secure Water, Section 9504(a) Water Management Improvement. The objective of this Agricultural Water Conservation Efficiency (AWCE) FOA is to invite Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts and other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the state of California to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on projects that save water, improve water management, create new supplies for agricultural irrigation, improve energy efficiency, and benefit endangered species. Water conservation and water use efficiency are critical elements of any plan to address these resource issues. Projects that achieve this by increasing the capability or success rate of on-farm water conservation or water use efficiency projects that can be undertaken by farmers and ranchers will be a high priority for this program, as reflected through the increased weighting of this category in 2015. BOR and NRCS are encouraging water supplier/client farmer partnerships as an effective way to identify district/watershed/regional needs and opportunities. In coordination with NRCS, Reclamation will select applicants for funding under this FOA. Successful applicants will enter into a financial assistance agreement with Reclamation. NRCS will provide accelerated technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers in the project service area, through the USDA EQIP program, 1) for those successful FOA projects that include activities or elements that facilitate on-farm improvement, 2) where a number of farmers are likely to participate and 3) where EQIP applicants and projects meet EQIP program eligibility requirements. Successful applicants will enter into a financial assistance agreement with Reclamation. Period of Performance is a two year period from the date of issuance. R15AS00030 was posted on the GRANTS.GOV web site, at www.grants.gov, on or about January 9, 2014, and an update was issued February 9, 2015. The date for receipt of proposals is on March 24, 2015, no later than 12p.m. PDT. The FOA must be downloaded from Grants.gov. No paper copy of this announcement will be distributed. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
LEANNE HENDERSON
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Email:lhenderson@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Secretary of Interior announced additional funds to aid in drought relief for 2015. With the additional funds the Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants Fostering District/Farmer Partnerships (Reclamation/NRCS) Funding Opportunity Announcement R15AS00030 will be extended until March 24, 2015. The award cap per project was raised from $500,000 to $750,000. Eligibility for Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants Fostering District/Farmer Partnerships was changed from the CALFED solutions area to the state of California. | Feb 09, 2015 | |
| The Secretary of Interior announced additional funds to aid in drought relief for 2015. With the additional funds the Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants Fostering District/Farmer Partnerships (Reclamation/NRCS) Funding Opportunity Announcements R15AS00030 is extended until March 24. The award cap was raised from $500,000 to $750,000. Eligibility for Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants Fostering District/Farmer Partnerships was changed from the CALFED solutions area to the state of California, CFDA 15.507. | Feb 09, 2015 | |
| Feb 09, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R15AS00030 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants Fostering District/Farmer Partnerships |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.507 — WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 09, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 09, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants, for a Grant Agreement(s) pursuant to the authority of Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act, Title I California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement, Public Law 108-361, Section 103 (C)(I), and (D)(3)(A)(B), and P.L. 111-11(42 USC 10364), Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, Subtitle F, Secure Water, Section 9504(a) Water Management Improvement. The objective of this Agricultural Water Conservation Efficiency (AWCE) FOA is to invite Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts and other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the state of California to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on projects that save water, improve water management, create new supplies for agricultural irrigation, improve energy efficiency, and benefit endangered species. Water conservation and water use efficiency are critical elements of any plan to address these resource issues. Projects that achieve this by increasing the capability or success rate of on-farm water conservation or water use efficiency projects that can be undertaken by farmers and ranchers will be a high priority for this program, as reflected through the increased weighting of this category in 2015. BOR and NRCS are encouraging water supplier/client farmer partnerships as an effective way to identify district/watershed/regional needs and opportunities. In coordination with NRCS, Reclamation will select applicants for funding under this FOA. Successful applicants will enter into a financial assistance agreement with Reclamation. NRCS will provide accelerated technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers in the project service area, through the USDA EQIP program, 1) for those successful FOA projects that include activities or elements that facilitate on-farm improvement, 2) where a number of farmers are likely to participate and 3) where EQIP applicants and projects meet EQIP program eligibility requirements. Successful applicants will enter into a financial assistance agreement with Reclamation. Period of Performance is a two year period from the date of issuance. R15AS00030 was posted on the GRANTS.GOV web site, at www.grants.gov, on or about January 9, 2014, and an update was issued February 9, 2015. The date for receipt of proposals is on March 24, 2015, no later than 12p.m. PDT. The FOA must be downloaded from Grants.gov. No paper copy of this announcement will be distributed. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
LEANNE HENDERSON
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Email:lhenderson@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R15AS00030 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants Fostering District/Farmer Partnerships |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.507 — WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 09, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants, for a Grant Agreement(s) pursuant to the authority of Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act, Title I California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement, Public Law 108-361, Section 103 (C)(I), and (D)(3)(A)(B), and P.L. 111-11(42 USC 10364), Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, Subtitle F, Secure Water, Section 9504(a) Water Management Improvement. The objective of this Agricultural Water Conservation Efficiency (AWCE) FOA is to invite Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts and other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the state of California to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on projects that save water, improve water management, create new supplies for agricultural irrigation, improve energy efficiency, and benefit endangered species. Water conservation and water use efficiency are critical elements of any plan to address these resource issues. Projects that achieve this by increasing the capability or success rate of on-farm water conservation or water use efficiency projects that can be undertaken by farmers and ranchers will be a high priority for this program, as reflected through the increased weighting of this category in 2015. BOR and NRCS are encouraging water supplier/client farmer partnerships as an effective way to identify district/watershed/regional needs and opportunities. In coordination with NRCS, Reclamation will select applicants for funding under this FOA. Successful applicants will enter into a financial assistance agreement with Reclamation. NRCS will provide accelerated technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers in the project service area, through the USDA EQIP program, 1) for those successful FOA projects that include activities or elements that facilitate on-farm improvement, 2) where a number of farmers are likely to participate and 3) where EQIP applicants and projects meet EQIP program eligibility requirements. Successful applicants will enter into a financial assistance agreement with Reclamation. Period of Performance is a two year period from the date of issuance. R15AS00030 will be posted on the GRANTS.GOV web site, at www.grants.gov, on or about January 9, 2014. The date for receipt of proposals is on February 24, 2015, no later than 12p.m. PDT. The FOA must be downloaded from Grants.gov. No paper copy of this announcement will be distributed. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
LEANNE HENDERSON
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Email:lhenderson@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R15AS00030 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants Fostering District/Farmer Partnerships |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.533 — California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 09, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants, for a Grant Agreement(s) pursuant to the authority of Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act, Title I California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement, Public Law 108-361, Section 103 (C)(I), and (D)(3)(A)(B), and P.L. 111-11(42 USC 10364), Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, Subtitle F, Secure Water, Section 9504(a) Water Management Improvement. The objective of this Agricultural Water Conservation Efficiency (AWCE) FOA is to invite Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts and other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the state of California to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on projects that save water, improve water management, create new supplies for agricultural irrigation, improve energy efficiency, and benefit endangered species. Water conservation and water use efficiency are critical elements of any plan to address these resource issues. Projects that achieve this by increasing the capability or success rate of on-farm water conservation or water use efficiency projects that can be undertaken by farmers and ranchers will be a high priority for this program, as reflected through the increased weighting of this category in 2015. BOR and NRCS are encouraging water supplier/client farmer partnerships as an effective way to identify district/watershed/regional needs and opportunities. In coordination with NRCS, Reclamation will select applicants for funding under this FOA. Successful applicants will enter into a financial assistance agreement with Reclamation. NRCS will provide accelerated technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers in the project service area, through the USDA EQIP program, 1) for those successful FOA projects that include activities or elements that facilitate on-farm improvement, 2) where a number of farmers are likely to participate and 3) where EQIP applicants and projects meet EQIP program eligibility requirements. Successful applicants will enter into a financial assistance agreement with Reclamation. Period of Performance is a two year period from the date of issuance. R15AS00030 will be posted on the GRANTS.GOV web site, at www.grants.gov, on or about January 9, 2014. The date for receipt of proposals is on February 24, 2015, no later than 12p.m. PDT. The FOA must be downloaded from Grants.gov. No paper copy of this announcement will be distributed. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
LEANNE HENDERSON
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Email:lhenderson@usbr.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | LEANNE HENDERSON GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Email: lhenderson@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00213863 | Jan 09, 2015 | Mar 24, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
271283 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
271283 Other-1.1.pdf
271283 SF424D-1.1.pdf
271283 SF424A-1.0.pdf
271283 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
271283 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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