The Bureau of Reclamation is offering this grant through its Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) to promote water efficiency and conservation on Federal Reclamation projects. Established to fulfill obligations under the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, the WCFSP provides technical and financial assistance. This grant invites irrigation and water districts, states, local governments, water providers, and other entities tied to Reclamation projects in the Yuma Area Office (YAO) to form cost-sharing partnerships. The objective is to implement activities that enhance water use efficiency. Supported efforts include developing effective water management plans, encouraging efficiency measures, demonstrating conservation technologies, and promoting water education and training. Projects are selected competitively to ensure effective resource utilization in the Yuma area.
Opportunity ID: 208713
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R13SF34001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Water Conservation Field Services Program Yuma Area Office |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.530 — Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 08, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $220,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $220,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State and local governments, Tribes, and entities that have water delivery authority with a tie to a Reclamation project. Universities may be eligible under P.L. 111-11 9504(b). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Lower Colorado Region |
| Description: | Water Conservation Field Services Program OverviewReclamation established the WCFSP in 1996 with the purpose to fulfill its water conservation-related obligation as outlined in Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act (RRA) of 1982. The RRA directs the Secretary to encourage and implement water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects. Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02) were developed for the program which outlined Reclamation’s procedures for administering the WCFSP pursuant to the RRA and other existing authorities, including the provision of technical and financial assistance to Federal and non-Federal entities and the administration of water conservation plans. The primary purposes or four major components of the WCFSP are to: A. Assist in developing effective water management and conservation plans; B. Encourage and promote implementation of water efficiency measures; C. Demonstrate conservation technologies; and D. Promote and support water education and training. Please refer to full announcement for additional information on these major components.Reclamation recognizes that no single entity, acting independently, can meet the challenge of improving the efficiency of water use and management throughout the western states. Consequently, a key to meeting this challenge will be partnerships formed between Reclamation and water users, other Federal and state agencies, educational and research institutions, and other interested parties.Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)The objective of this FOA is to invite irrigation and water districts, states, local governments, water providers, and other entities that have a tie to Reclamation projects to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on activities/projects that make more efficient use of existing water supplies through water conservation and efficiency in the YAO. Activities/Projects will be selected through a competitive process using the selection criteria listed in full announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shawna Thompson
Grants Officer Phone 702-293-8570 Email:smthompson@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Date extension and eligiblity clarifications. | Jan 11, 2013 | |
| Change the eligible candidates and the closing date. | Jan 11, 2013 | |
| Change the eligible recipients and extend the closing date. | Jan 11, 2013 | |
| Error on number of awards | Jan 11, 2013 | |
| Error in title | Dec 05, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R13SF34001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Water Conservation Field Services Program Yuma Area Office |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.530 — Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 08, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $220,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $220,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State and local governments, Tribes, and entities that have water delivery authority with a tie to a Reclamation project. Universities may be eligible under P.L. 111-11 9504(b). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Lower Colorado Region |
| Description: | Water Conservation Field Services Program OverviewReclamation established the WCFSP in 1996 with the purpose to fulfill its water conservation-related obligation as outlined in Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act (RRA) of 1982. The RRA directs the Secretary to encourage and implement water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects. Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02) were developed for the program which outlined Reclamation’s procedures for administering the WCFSP pursuant to the RRA and other existing authorities, including the provision of technical and financial assistance to Federal and non-Federal entities and the administration of water conservation plans. The primary purposes or four major components of the WCFSP are to: A. Assist in developing effective water management and conservation plans; B. Encourage and promote implementation of water efficiency measures; C. Demonstrate conservation technologies; and D. Promote and support water education and training. Please refer to full announcement for additional information on these major components.Reclamation recognizes that no single entity, acting independently, can meet the challenge of improving the efficiency of water use and management throughout the western states. Consequently, a key to meeting this challenge will be partnerships formed between Reclamation and water users, other Federal and state agencies, educational and research institutions, and other interested parties.Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)The objective of this FOA is to invite irrigation and water districts, states, local governments, water providers, and other entities that have a tie to Reclamation projects to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on activities/projects that make more efficient use of existing water supplies through water conservation and efficiency in the YAO. Activities/Projects will be selected through a competitive process using the selection criteria listed in full announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shawna Thompson
Grants Officer Phone 702-293-8570 Email:smthompson@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R13SF34001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Water Conservation Field Services Program Yuma Area Office |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.530 — Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $220,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $220,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State and local governments, Tribes, and entities that have water delivery authority with a tie to a Reclamation project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Lower Colorado Region |
| Description: | Water Conservation Field Services Program OverviewReclamation established the WCFSP in 1996 with the purpose to fulfill its water conservation-related obligation as outlined in Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act (RRA) of 1982. The RRA directs the Secretary to encourage and implement water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects. Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02) were developed for the program which outlined Reclamation’s procedures for administering the WCFSP pursuant to the RRA and other existing authorities, including the provision of technical and financial assistance to Federal and non-Federal entities and the administration of water conservation plans. The primary purposes or four major components of the WCFSP are to: A. Assist in developing effective water management and conservation plans; B. Encourage and promote implementation of water efficiency measures; C. Demonstrate conservation technologies; and D. Promote and support water education and training. Please refer to full announcement for additional information on these major components.Reclamation recognizes that no single entity, acting independently, can meet the challenge of improving the efficiency of water use and management throughout the western states. Consequently, a key to meeting this challenge will be partnerships formed between Reclamation and water users, other Federal and state agencies, educational and research institutions, and other interested parties.Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)The objective of this FOA is to invite irrigation and water districts, states, local governments, water providers, and other entities that have a tie to Reclamation projects to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on activities/projects that make more efficient use of existing water supplies through water conservation and efficiency in the YAO. Activities/Projects will be selected through a competitive process using the selection criteria listed in full announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shawna Thompson
Grants Officer Phone 702-293-8570 Email:smthompson@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R13SF34001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Water Conservation Field Services Program Yuma Area Office |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.530 — Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $220,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $220,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State and local governments, Tribes, and entities that have water delivery authority with a tie to a Reclamation project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Lower Colorado Region |
| Description: | Water Conservation Field Services Program OverviewReclamation established the WCFSP in 1996 with the purpose to fulfill its water conservation-related obligation as outlined in Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act (RRA) of 1982. The RRA directs the Secretary to encourage and implement water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects. Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02) were developed for the program which outlined Reclamation’s procedures for administering the WCFSP pursuant to the RRA and other existing authorities, including the provision of technical and financial assistance to Federal and non-Federal entities and the administration of water conservation plans. The primary purposes or four major components of the WCFSP are to: A. Assist in developing effective water management and conservation plans; B. Encourage and promote implementation of water efficiency measures; C. Demonstrate conservation technologies; and D. Promote and support water education and training. Please refer to full announcement for additional information on these major components.Reclamation recognizes that no single entity, acting independently, can meet the challenge of improving the efficiency of water use and management throughout the western states. Consequently, a key to meeting this challenge will be partnerships formed between Reclamation and water users, other Federal and state agencies, educational and research institutions, and other interested parties.Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)The objective of this FOA is to invite irrigation and water districts, states, local governments, water providers, and other entities that have a tie to Reclamation projects to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on activities/projects that make more efficient use of existing water supplies through water conservation and efficiency in the YAO. Activities/Projects will be selected through a competitive process using the selection criteria listed in full announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shawna Thompson
Grants Officer Phone 702-293-8570 Email:smthompson@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R13SF34001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Water Conservation Field Services Program Yuma Area Office |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.530 — Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $220,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $220,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State and local governments, Tribes, and entities that have water delivery authority with a tie to a Reclamation project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Lower Colorado Region |
| Description: | Water Conservation Field Services Program OverviewReclamation established the WCFSP in 1996 with the purpose to fulfill its water conservation-related obligation as outlined in Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act (RRA) of 1982. The RRA directs the Secretary to encourage and implement water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects. Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02) were developed for the program which outlined Reclamation’s procedures for administering the WCFSP pursuant to the RRA and other existing authorities, including the provision of technical and financial assistance to Federal and non-Federal entities and the administration of water conservation plans. The primary purposes or four major components of the WCFSP are to: A. Assist in developing effective water management and conservation plans; B. Encourage and promote implementation of water efficiency measures; C. Demonstrate conservation technologies; and D. Promote and support water education and training. Please refer to full announcement for additional information on these major components.Reclamation recognizes that no single entity, acting independently, can meet the challenge of improving the efficiency of water use and management throughout the western states. Consequently, a key to meeting this challenge will be partnerships formed between Reclamation and water users, other Federal and state agencies, educational and research institutions, and other interested parties.Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)The objective of this FOA is to invite irrigation and water districts, states, local governments, water providers, and other entities that have a tie to Reclamation projects to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on activities/projects that make more efficient use of existing water supplies through water conservation and efficiency in the YAO. Activities/Projects will be selected through a competitive process using the selection criteria listed in full announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shawna Thompson
Grants Officer Phone 702-293-8570 Email:smthompson@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R13SF34001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Water Conservation Field Services Program Yuma Area Office |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.530 — Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $220,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $220,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State and local governments, Tribes, and entities that have water delivery authority with a tie to a Reclamation project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Lower Colorado Region |
| Description: | Water Conservation Field Services Program Overview Reclamation established the WCFSP in 1996 with the purpose to fulfill its water conservation-related obligation as outlined in Section 210 of the Reclamation Reform Act (RRA) of 1982. The RRA directs the Secretary to encourage and implement water conservation measures on Federal Reclamation projects. Directives and Standards (WTR 01-02) were developed for the program which outlined Reclamation’s procedures for administering the WCFSP pursuant to the RRA and other existing authorities, including the provision of technical and financial assistance to Federal and non-Federal entities and the administration of water conservation plans. The primary purposes or four major components of the WCFSP are to: Please refer to full announcement for additional information on these major components. Reclamation recognizes that no single entity, acting independently, can meet the challenge of improving the efficiency of water use and management throughout the western states. Consequently, a key to meeting this challenge will be partnerships formed between Reclamation and water users, other Federal and state agencies, educational and research institutions, and other interested parties. Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shawna Thompson
Grants Officer Phone 702-293-8570 Email:smthompson@usbr.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 208713 Full Announcement-1 -> wcfsp 2013 foa – yao_v.2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shawna Thompson Grants Officer 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 | R13SF340001 | WCFSP YAO | PKG00153830 | Nov 28, 2012 | Feb 08, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
208713 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
208713 SF424A-1.0.pdf
208713 SF424C-1.0.pdf
208713 SF424B-1.1.pdf
208713 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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