Opportunity ID: 343524

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: R23AS00019
Funding Opportunity Title: Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 15.074 — Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Sep 14, 2022
Last Updated Date: Nov 01, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 09, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 09, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $20,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
State governments
County governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants eligible to receive an award under this NOFO include sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage projects in the 17 Western States, including Alaska and Hawaii, that have submitted a Feasibility Study to Reclamation for review by October 31, 2022, and for which the study is found to meet all of the requirements of Temporary Reclamation Manual Release CMP TRMR-127 Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects Feasibility Review Process by December 31, 2022.State, Local, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Native American Organizations 

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Reclamation
Description:

The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department), through the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) administers the Small Surface and Groundwater Storage Program (Small Storage Program) to promote Federal assistance to enhance water storage opportunities for future generations in support of the Department’s priorities. Reclamation leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to support stakeholder efforts to stretch scarce water supplies and avoid conflicts over water. Congress enacted the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Public Law 117-58 on November 15, 2021. Title IX – Western Water Infrastructure was enacted to address water storage infrastructure that is critical to the Nation’s economic growth, health, and competitiveness. Section 40903 authorizes Reclamation to provide funding for small surface water storage and groundwater storage projects.Surface water and groundwater storage are essential tools in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Water storage projects enhance and make more reliable municipal and irrigation water supplies as well as provide opportunities to enhance groundwater management abilities and to provide water quality improvements and ecosystem benefits. These projects will provide Western communities with new sources of water and increase water management flexibility, making water supply more reliable. Water storage projects help water managers increase resilience to climate change and are directly aligned with Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Hone and Abroad , see www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/27/executiveorder-on-tackling-the-climate-crisis-at-home-and-abroad. Water storage projects are an important part of Reclamation and the Department of the Interior’s priorities.The objective of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage projects (Projects) to request cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of those Projects.  

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Christina Munoz

bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov
Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
typo: submit a Feasibility Study to Reclamation for review by October 31, 2022. This date has been reflected in the Announcement itself since date of posting. Nov 01, 2022
Sep 14, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: R23AS00019
Funding Opportunity Title: Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 15.074 — Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Sep 14, 2022
Last Updated Date: Nov 01, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 09, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 09, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $20,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
State governments
County governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants eligible to receive an award under this NOFO include sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage projects in the 17 Western States, including Alaska and Hawaii, that have submitted a Feasibility Study to Reclamation for review by October 31, 2022, and for which the study is found to meet all of the requirements of Temporary Reclamation Manual Release CMP TRMR-127 Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects Feasibility Review Process by December 31, 2022.State, Local, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Native American Organizations 

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Reclamation
Description:

The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department), through the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) administers the Small Surface and Groundwater Storage Program (Small Storage Program) to promote Federal assistance to enhance water storage opportunities for future generations in support of the Department’s priorities. Reclamation leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to support stakeholder efforts to stretch scarce water supplies and avoid conflicts over water. Congress enacted the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Public Law 117-58 on November 15, 2021. Title IX – Western Water Infrastructure was enacted to address water storage infrastructure that is critical to the Nation’s economic growth, health, and competitiveness. Section 40903 authorizes Reclamation to provide funding for small surface water storage and groundwater storage projects.Surface water and groundwater storage are essential tools in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Water storage projects enhance and make more reliable municipal and irrigation water supplies as well as provide opportunities to enhance groundwater management abilities and to provide water quality improvements and ecosystem benefits. These projects will provide Western communities with new sources of water and increase water management flexibility, making water supply more reliable. Water storage projects help water managers increase resilience to climate change and are directly aligned with Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Hone and Abroad , see www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/27/executiveorder-on-tackling-the-climate-crisis-at-home-and-abroad. Water storage projects are an important part of Reclamation and the Department of the Interior’s priorities.The objective of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage projects (Projects) to request cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of those Projects.  

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Christina Munoz

bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov
Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: R23AS00019
Funding Opportunity Title: Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 15.074 — Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Sep 14, 2022
Last Updated Date: Sep 14, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 09, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $20,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
County governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Independent school districts
Small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants eligible to receive an award under this NOFO include sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage projects in the 17 Western States, including Alaska and Hawaii, that have submitted a Feasibility Study to Reclamation for review by November 15, 2022, and for which the study is found to meet all of the requirements of Temporary Reclamation Manual Release CMP TRMR-127 Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects Feasibility Review Process by December 31, 2022.

State, Local, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Native American Organizations
 

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Reclamation
Description: The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department), through the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) administers the Small Surface and Groundwater Storage Program (Small Storage Program) to promote Federal assistance to enhance water storage opportunities for future generations in support of the Department’s priorities. Reclamation leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to support stakeholder efforts to stretch scarce water supplies and avoid conflicts over water. 

Congress enacted the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Public Law 117-58 on November 15, 2021. Title IX – Western Water Infrastructure was enacted to address water storage infrastructure that is critical to the Nation’s economic growth, health, and competitiveness. Section 40903 authorizes Reclamation to provide funding for small surface water storage and groundwater storage projects.

Surface water and groundwater storage are essential tools in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Water storage projects enhance and make more reliable municipal and irrigation water supplies as well as provide opportunities to enhance groundwater management abilities and to provide water quality improvements and ecosystem benefits. These projects will provide Western communities with new sources of water and increase water management flexibility, making water supply more reliable. Water storage projects help water managers increase resilience to climate change and are directly aligned with Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Hone and Abroad , see www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/27/executiveorder-on-tackling-the-climate-crisis-at-home-and-abroad.  Water storage projects are an important part of Reclamation and the Department of the Interior’s priorities.

The objective of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage projects (Projects) to request cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of those Projects. 
 

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Christina Munoz
cmunoz@usbr.gov
Email:cmunoz@usbr.gov

Folder 343524 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY 2023 Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Funding Opportunity 09122022 v8 pdf 508.pdf

Folder 343524 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B – Budget Narrative Guidance v.1.pdf

Folder 343524 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A – Budget Detail and Narrative template v.1.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Christina Munoz
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
15.074 R23AS00019 Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects PKG00276765 Sep 14, 2022 Dec 09, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

343524 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

343524 SF424D-1.1.pdf

343524 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf

343524 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

343524 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

343524 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

343524 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

343524 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

343524 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf

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