The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is offering the Water Conservation Field Services Program to improve water resource management in the western United States through promoting efficient water use. Originally established in 1902 to support irrigation for small family farms, Reclamation projects now serve various purposes including agriculture, urban centers, wildlife habitats, and more. As Reclamation now focuses on water resource management, this grant aims to enhance water efficiency, contributing to sustainable water use practices. The closing date for applications is January 18, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 290128
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BOR-UC-17-F001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Water Conservation Field Services Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.530 — Water Conservation Field Services (WCFS) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In accordance with Sections 9502 and 9504(a) of Public Law 111-11, eligible applicants include any State, Indian tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority located in the Upper Colorado Region. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has a major responsibility, in partnership with water users, States, and other interested parties, to help improve water resource management and the efficiency of water use in the western United States. With passage of the Reclamation Act of 1902, Reclamation’s original challenge was to promote the settlement of the West by providing the necessary infrastructure for the irrigation of small family farms. Extensive tracts of arid and semi-arid lands have become some of the most productive agricultural area and urban centers in the world. And, in addition to irrigation, Reclamation projects provide water for homes and industries, recreation, fish and wildlife, power generation, and flood control. Now, after more than 100 years, Reclamation’s primary role has evolved from one of water resource development to one of water resource management. More efficient water use is a key component of Reclamation’s water resource management strategy. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karen Shubert
Grants Management Specialist Phone 8015243663 Email:kshubert@usbr.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 290128 Full Announcement-BOR-UC-17-F001 -> WCFSP-FOA_BOR-UC-17-F001.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Karen Shubert Grants Management Specialist Phone 8015243663 Email: kshubert@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.530 | PKG00229268 | Nov 16, 2016 | Jan 18, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
290128 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
Optional forms
290128 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
290128 SF424A-1.0.pdf
290128 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
290128 SF424B-1.1.pdf
290128 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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