The Department of the Interior is offering grants for Drought Resiliency Projects to States, tribes, and other organizations with water authority to enhance water supply reliability, improve management, and support environmental mitigation. These grants aim to implement the President’s Climate Action Plan and Reclamation’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. Closing date for applications is April 11, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 281469
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R16-FOA-DO-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Drought Resiliency Project Grants for Fiscal Year 2016 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, an eligible applicant is a State, tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority.Applicants must also be located in the western U.S. or Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended and supplemented; specifically: Arizona, California, Colorado, 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this FOA is to invite States, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on Drought Resiliency Projects that will increase the reliability of water supply; improve water management; implement systems to facilitate the voluntary sale, transfer, or exchange of water; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought. Drought Resiliency Project Grants support implementation of the President’s June 2013 Climate Action Plan and Reclamation’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (Climate Strategy), available at www.usbr.gov/climate/docs/ClimateChangeAdaptationStrategy.pdf. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Dieterich
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2484 Email:mdieterich@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this modification is to clarify the Estimated Total Program Funding under this FOA. While there is $6.6 million available for the Drought Response Program in FY 2016, it is anticipated that only $3-4 million will be made available for all awards under this FOA. However, the amount of funding available for awards may vary depending on the demand for other program funding opportunities. | Feb 16, 2016 | |
| Make corrections to attachment (FOA) | Feb 16, 2016 | |
| Feb 10, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R16-FOA-DO-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Drought Resiliency Project Grants for Fiscal Year 2016 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, an eligible applicant is a State, tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority.Applicants must also be located in the western U.S. or Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended and supplemented; specifically: Arizona, California, Colorado, 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this FOA is to invite States, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on Drought Resiliency Projects that will increase the reliability of water supply; improve water management; implement systems to facilitate the voluntary sale, transfer, or exchange of water; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought. Drought Resiliency Project Grants support implementation of the President’s June 2013 Climate Action Plan and Reclamation’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (Climate Strategy), available at www.usbr.gov/climate/docs/ClimateChangeAdaptationStrategy.pdf. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Dieterich
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2484 Email:mdieterich@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R16-FOA-DO-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Drought Resiliency Project Grants for Fiscal Year 2016 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, an eligible applicant is a State, tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority.Applicants must also be located in the western U.S. or Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended and supplemented; specifically: Arizona, California, Colorado, 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this FOA is to invite States, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on Drought Resiliency Projects that will increase the reliability of water supply; improve water management; implement systems to facilitate the voluntary sale, transfer, or exchange of water; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought. Drought Resiliency Project Grants support implementation of the President’s June 2013 Climate Action Plan and Reclamation’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (Climate Strategy), available at www.usbr.gov/climate/docs/ClimateChangeAdaptationStrategy.pdf. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Dieterich
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2484 Email:mdieterich@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R16-FOA-DO-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Drought Resiliency Project Grants for Fiscal Year 2016 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under P.L. 111-11, Section 9502, an eligible applicant is a State, tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority.
Applicants must also be located in the western U.S. or Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended and supplemented; specifically: Arizona, California, Colorado, 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this FOA is to invite States, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on Drought Resiliency Projects that will increase the reliability of water supply; improve water management; implement systems to facilitate the voluntary sale, transfer, or exchange of water; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought. Drought Resiliency Project Grants support implementation of the President’s June 2013 Climate Action Plan and Reclamation’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (Climate Strategy), available at www.usbr.gov/climate/docs/ClimateChangeAdaptationStrategy.pdf. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Dieterich
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2484 Email:mdieterich@usbr.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 281469 Full Announcement-1 -> 2016-drought-projects-foa-final-to-post.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Michael Dieterich Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-2484 Email: mdieterich@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.514 | R16-FOA-DO-006 | Drought Resiliency Project Grants for Fiscal Year 2016 | PKG00220894 | Feb 10, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
281469 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
Optional forms
281469 SF424A-1.0.pdf
281469 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
281469 SF424B-1.1.pdf
281469 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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