The Department of Reclamation is offering the Water Conservation Fields Services Program grant to seek partners for improved water management and conservation activities. This grant prioritizes irrigation districts with contracts to use Bureau of Reclamation Project water or facilities. Applicants can request any amount of Federal funding, with agreements usually capped at $100,000. Reclamation will evaluate and award grants based on a case-by-case basis. The closing date for applications is December 18, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 43078
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 09SF1U9002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Water Conservation Fields Services Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.530 — Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 16, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 18, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 18, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $385,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | An eligible entity must be located within the Lower Columbia Area boundaries or served by the Lower Columbia Area Office; must have water delivery authority; have a contract to use Reclamation Project water and/or uses Reclamation Project facilities; receives or affects water operations from a Federal Reclamation Project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation-Upper Columbia Area Office |
| Description: | The objective of this Request for Proposals is to seek partners with whom Reclamation can partner in implementing improved water management/water conservation activities. All applicants seeking funds through the Water Conservation Field Services Program will be rated using the selection criteria in section V. Funds will be directed first to irrigation districts that have contracts to use Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) Project water or use Reclamation Project facilities. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants may request any amount in Federal funding, however agreements are generally limited to a maximum of $100,000. Reclamation retains the right to make awards on a case-by-case basis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rex Crumrine
Contracts & Agreements Special Phone 509-575-5848 Email:rcrumrine@pn.usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 43078 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 09 LCAO WCFSP full 10-7-08.pdf
Folder 43078 Full Announcement-2 -> 09SF1U9002 Full Announcement.pdf
Folder 43078 Other Supporting Documents-Application Checklist 1 -> Application Checklist 5-28-08.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rex Crumrine Contracts & Agreements Special Phone 509-575-5848 Email: rcrumrine@pn.usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.530 | PKG00008540 | Oct 16, 2008 | Dec 18, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
43078 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
43078 SF424A-1.0.pdf
43078 SF424C-1.0.pdf
43078 SF424B-1.1.pdf
43078 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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