This department is offering the WaterSMART Drought Resiliency Projects Grant to support states, tribes, and water management organizations in enhancing water supply reliability, improving water management, and aiding fish, wildlife, and the environment amid drought impacts. Projects funded aim to increase water supply resilience, align with existing drought plans, and promote proactive measures over emergency responses. By focusing on long-term sustainability, initiatives are encouraged to have finalized designs, comply with environmental regulations, and secure necessary approvals. The grant also strives to boost water availability forecasts, enhance technology for reliable water delivery, in line with Presidential Memorandum directives. Closing date for applications is March 27, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 312255
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-19-F003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2019 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 |
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 supplies; improve water management; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought
.
Projects carried out through Drought Resiliency Project Grants can increase water management flexibility, making our water supply more resilient. This helps to prepare for and address the impacts of drought. Proposals submitted under this FOA must demonstrate that the proposed project is supported by an existing drought planning effort. It is a well-established principle that proactively identifying resiliency projects through drought planning, in advance of a crisis, is far more cost effective than emergency response. As stated on the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) website, drought.unl.edu:
One frequently cited estimate from FEMA1 is that “mitigation”
—taking steps ahead of time to prevent known impacts from a
natural disaster—saves $4 for every $1 expended. Planning
ahead is generally seen as more efficient and more effective than
measures taken in crisis mode. Drought researchers have found
that after-the-fact assistance to farmers, for example, is
expensive and doesn’t necessarily reach the right people.
Proposed projects that are supported by an existing drought plan are prioritized. This prioritization will help ensure that projects funded under this FOA are well thought out, have public support, and have been identified as the best way to address vulnerabilities to drought.
The WaterSMART Drought Response Program supports a proactive approach to drought by providing financial assistance to water managers to develop and update comprehensive drought plans (Drought Contingency Planning) and implement projects that will build long-term resilience to drought (Drought Resiliency Projects).
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) 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 has been initiated or already completed, and the non-Federal funding, necessary permits, and other required approvals have been secured.
Through this FOA, Reclamation provides funding for projects that improve forecasts of water availability and improve use of technology to increase water reliability consistent with sections 3 and 4 of the October 19, 2018 Presidential Memorandum on Promoting the Reliable Supply and Delivery of Water in the West.
For further information on the Drought Response Program, please see www.usbr.gov/drought. For further information on the WaterSMART Program, please see www.usbr.gov/WaterSMART.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | Drought Response Program Information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julie J Hendricks
Grants Management Specialist Phone 3034452428 Email:jhendricks@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2019 | ||
| Jan 24, 2019 | ||
| Jan 24, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-19-F003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2019 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 |
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 supplies; improve water management; and provide benefits for fish, wildlife, and the environment to mitigate impacts caused by drought
.
Projects carried out through Drought Resiliency Project Grants can increase water management flexibility, making our water supply more resilient. This helps to prepare for and address the impacts of drought. Proposals submitted under this FOA must demonstrate that the proposed project is supported by an existing drought planning effort. It is a well-established principle that proactively identifying resiliency projects through drought planning, in advance of a crisis, is far more cost effective than emergency response. As stated on the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) website, drought.unl.edu:
One frequently cited estimate from FEMA1 is that “mitigation”
—taking steps ahead of time to prevent known impacts from a
natural disaster—saves $4 for every $1 expended. Planning
ahead is generally seen as more efficient and more effective than
measures taken in crisis mode. Drought researchers have found
that after-the-fact assistance to farmers, for example, is
expensive and doesn’t necessarily reach the right people.
Proposed projects that are supported by an existing drought plan are prioritized. This prioritization will help ensure that projects funded under this FOA are well thought out, have public support, and have been identified as the best way to address vulnerabilities to drought.
The WaterSMART Drought Response Program supports a proactive approach to drought by providing financial assistance to water managers to develop and update comprehensive drought plans (Drought Contingency Planning) and implement projects that will build long-term resilience to drought (Drought Resiliency Projects).
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) 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 has been initiated or already completed, and the non-Federal funding, necessary permits, and other required approvals have been secured.
Through this FOA, Reclamation provides funding for projects that improve forecasts of water availability and improve use of technology to increase water reliability consistent with sections 3 and 4 of the October 19, 2018 Presidential Memorandum on Promoting the Reliable Supply and Delivery of Water in the West.
For further information on the Drought Response Program, please see www.usbr.gov/drought. For further information on the WaterSMART Program, please see www.usbr.gov/WaterSMART.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | Drought Response Program Information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julie J Hendricks
Grants Management Specialist Phone 3034452428 Email:jhendricks@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-19-F003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2019 |
| 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: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | – |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julie J Hendricks
Grants Management Specialist Phone 3034452428 Email:jhendricks@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-DO-19-F003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2019 |
| 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: | 15.514 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | – |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julie J Hendricks
Grants Management Specialist Phone 3034452428 Email:jhendricks@usbr.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 312255 Full Announcement-FOA -> 2019-Drought-Projects-FOA 1-22-19_508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julie J Hendricks Grants Management Specialist Phone 3034452428 Email: jhendricks@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.514 | PKG00247766 | Mar 27, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
312255 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
Optional forms
312255 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
312255 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
312255 SF424A-1.0.pdf
312255 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
312255 SF424B-1.1.pdf
312255 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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