This grant, offered by Reclamation through its WaterSMART program, provides cost-shared financial assistance. It targets States, Indian Tribes, various water and power entities, universities, and nonprofit organizations. The purpose is to fund projects that develop essential hydrologic information and advanced water management tools, alongside enhancing modeling and forecasting capabilities. Improved access to data and forecasting is crucial for preventing water conflicts and effectively achieving diverse water management objectives. These objectives include ensuring water supply reliability, optimizing water deliveries, facilitating water marketing, improving drought management, supporting conjunctive use of ground and surface water, administering water rights, meeting endangered species requirements, promoting watershed health, and advancing conservation and efficiency efforts.
Opportunity ID: 331404
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R21AS00289 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART-Applied Science Grants for Fiscal Year 2021 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.557 — Applied Science Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 21, 2021 Proposals received before April 21, 2021, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) will be considered for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 21, 2021 Proposals received before April 21, 2021, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) will be considered for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding. |
| Archive Date: | May 21, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Category A: States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts; state, regional, or local authorities whose members include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; and other organizations with water or power delivery authority.All Category A applicants must be located in the Western United States or United States Territories, including 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: Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and nonprofit organizations that are acting in partnership and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A.All Category B applicants must be in the United States or the specific Territories identified above. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: |
Through WaterSMART Applied Science Grants, Reclamation provides cost-shared financial assistance to States, Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority, universities, nonprofit research institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects to develop hydrologic information and water management tools and improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Increased access to information and improved modeling and forecasting capabilities will help avoid water conflicts and improve our ability to meet a variety of water management objectives, including: support for water supply reliability, management of water deliveries, water marketing activities, drought management activities, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, water rights administration, ability to meet endangered species requirements, watershed health, conservation and efficiency, and other water management objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Notice of Funding Opportunity Team
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted Program Funding | Feb 11, 2021 | |
| Updated E-mail address | Feb 10, 2021 | |
| Feb 10, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R21AS00289 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART-Applied Science Grants for Fiscal Year 2021 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.557 — Applied Science Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 21, 2021 Proposals received before April 21, 2021, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) will be considered for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 21, 2021 Proposals received before April 21, 2021, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) will be considered for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding. |
| Archive Date: | May 21, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Category A: States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts; state, regional, or local authorities whose members include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; and other organizations with water or power delivery authority.All Category A applicants must be located in the Western United States or United States Territories, including 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: Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and nonprofit organizations that are acting in partnership and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A.All Category B applicants must be in the United States or the specific Territories identified above. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: |
Through WaterSMART Applied Science Grants, Reclamation provides cost-shared financial assistance to States, Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority, universities, nonprofit research institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects to develop hydrologic information and water management tools and improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Increased access to information and improved modeling and forecasting capabilities will help avoid water conflicts and improve our ability to meet a variety of water management objectives, including: support for water supply reliability, management of water deliveries, water marketing activities, drought management activities, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, water rights administration, ability to meet endangered species requirements, watershed health, conservation and efficiency, and other water management objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Notice of Funding Opportunity Team
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R21AS00289 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART-Applied Science Grants for Fiscal Year 2021 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.557 — Applied Science Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 21, 2021 Proposals received before April 21, 2021, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) will be considered for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding. |
| Archive Date: | May 21, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Category A: States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts; state, regional, or local authorities whose members include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; and other organizations with water or power delivery authority.
All Category A applicants must be located in the Western United States or United States Territories, including 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: Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and nonprofit organizations that are acting in partnership and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A. All Category B applicants must be in the United States or the specific Territories identified above. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | Through WaterSMART Applied Science Grants, Reclamation provides cost-shared financial assistance to States, Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority, universities, nonprofit research institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects to develop hydrologic information and water management tools and improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Increased access to information and improved modeling and forecasting capabilities will help avoid water conflicts and improve our ability to meet a variety of water management objectives, including: support for water supply reliability, management of water deliveries, water marketing activities, drought management activities, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, water rights administration, ability to meet endangered species requirements, watershed health, conservation and efficiency, and other water management objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Notice of Funding Opportunity Team
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R21AS00289 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART-Applied Science Grants for Fiscal Year 2021 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.557 — Applied Science Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 21, 2021 Proposals received before April 21, 2021, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) will be considered for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding. |
| Archive Date: | May 21, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Category A: States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts; state, regional, or local authorities whose members include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; and other organizations with water or power delivery authority.
All Category A applicants must be located in the Western United States or United States Territories, including 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: Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and nonprofit organizations that are acting in partnership and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A. All Category B applicants must be in the United States or the specific Territories identified above. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | Through WaterSMART Applied Science Grants, Reclamation provides cost-shared financial assistance to States, Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority, universities, nonprofit research institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects to develop hydrologic information and water management tools and improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Increased access to information and improved modeling and forecasting capabilities will help avoid water conflicts and improve our ability to meet a variety of water management objectives, including: support for water supply reliability, management of water deliveries, water marketing activities, drought management activities, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, water rights administration, ability to meet endangered species requirements, watershed health, conservation and efficiency, and other water management objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edmund (Ned) Weakland
eweakland@usbr,gov Email:eweakland@usbr,gov |
Related Documents
Folder 331404 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY 2021 Applied Science Grants NOFO – FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Notice of Funding Opportunity Team bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email: bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.557 | R21AS00289 | WaterSMART-Applied Science Grants for Fiscal Year 2021 | PKG00265396 | Feb 10, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331404 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
331404 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
331404 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
331404 SF424A-1.0.pdf
331404 SF424B-1.1.pdf
331404 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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