The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, is offering WaterSMART grants specifically for Bay-Delta Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Projects. This grant is for the purpose of supporting efforts to develop and implement sustainable water strategies that address the Nation’s pressing water needs. Through this initiative, the department seeks proposals for innovative projects focused on improving water use efficiency within agricultural operations in the critical Bay-Delta region. The broader WaterSMART program emphasizes integrated water resource management to ensure long-term water availability. All prospective applicants must ensure they comply with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) requirements for this funding opportunity.
Opportunity ID: 58759
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R11AF20006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART: Bay-Delta Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Water Conservation and Efficiency |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.507 — WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the California’s CALFED solution area. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Mid-Pacific Region |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (R11AF20006) for Grants/Cooperative Agreements for the following program: WaterSMART: Bay-Delta Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Projects. The Department of the Interiors WaterSmart program is working to achieve a sustainable water strategy to meet the Nations water needs. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) applies to this solicitation. Information on CCR registration can be obtained via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Questions concerning this funding opportunity annoucement should be directed to Mary Sims by e-mail at msims@usbr.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mary Sims
Contract Specialist Email:msims@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 58759 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424a-budget sheet for non construction.pdf
Folder 58759 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424 cover page.pdf
Folder 58759 Full Announcement-1 -> funding opportunity announcement r11af20006.pdf
Folder 58759 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424b-assurances for non construction.pdf
Folder 58759 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424d-assurances for construction.pdf
Folder 58759 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424c-budget sheet for construction.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mary Sims Contract Specialist Email: msims@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.507 | PKG00022541 | Nov 15, 2010 | Jan 31, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58759 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
58759 SF424A-1.0.pdf
58759 SF424C-1.0.pdf
58759 SF424B-1.1.pdf
58759 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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