Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR GP 17 0003
The Water Conservation Field Services Program grant (Funding Opportunity Number BOR GP 17 0003) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, specifically through its Great Plains Region, Nebraska-Kansas Area Office. The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.530 and is intended to support work carried out under Reclamation's Water Conservation Field Services Program during fiscal year 2017, covering the period from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. In practical terms, the program is aimed at improving water conservation and the efficiency of water delivery systems by funding targeted technical and planning activities.
A central focus of this particular solicitation is funding for System Optimization Reviews. These reviews generally involve evaluating how an existing water delivery or management system is performing and identifying cost-effective improvements that can reduce water losses, increase operational efficiency, and strengthen overall water management. The solicitation emphasizes leveraging and partnership, meaning applicants are expected to bring their own funds and/or resources and share costs with Reclamation rather than relying on federal funding alone. The intent is to stretch limited federal dollars further while encouraging local and regional stakeholders to invest directly in optimization work that benefits their systems.
The award structure is relatively small and competitive. The maximum federal award amount (award ceiling) is $100,000, and the Bureau of Reclamation indicated it expected to make one award under this opportunity. The application window opened with a creation/posting date of February 3, 2017, and the original closing date for submissions was April 4, 2017. Funding is provided through a grant instrument rather than a cooperative agreement or contract, and the program activity area is categorized under natural resources.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the official eligibility section of the full announcement. This typically signals that eligibility may extend beyond only state or local governments and could include certain non-federal entities that are relevant to water management and conservation work (the exact boundaries depend on the full notice language). Overall, the solicitation is designed for entities capable of partnering with Reclamation to carry out practical, technically grounded assessments and recommendations that improve water conservation outcomes and system performance in the Nebraska-Kansas area context.Apply for BOR GP 17 0003
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Conservation Field Services Program, Great Plains Regional Office, Nebraska Kansas Area Office" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.530.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 03, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 04, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Water Conservation Field Services Program Grant (BOR GP 17 0003) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Water Conservation Field Services Program grant. The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is BOR GP 17 0003.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
Which Bureau of Reclamation office is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued through Reclamation's Great Plains Region, Nebraska-Kansas Area Office.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number tied to this opportunity is 15.530.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support work carried out under Reclamation's Water Conservation Field Services Program during fiscal year 2017, with the practical aim of improving water conservation and the efficiency of water delivery systems by funding targeted technical and planning activities.
What types of activities does the solicitation emphasize?
The solicitation emphasizes targeted technical and planning activities intended to improve water conservation outcomes and water delivery system efficiency.
What is a central focus area for funding under this solicitation?
A central focus is funding for System Optimization Reviews.
What are System Optimization Reviews (in general terms)?
System Optimization Reviews generally involve evaluating how an existing water delivery or management system is performing and identifying cost-effective improvements that can reduce water losses, increase operational efficiency, and strengthen overall water management.
Is this opportunity focused on new construction projects?
Based on the description provided, the solicitation is oriented toward optimization-focused technical and planning work (such as System Optimization Reviews) rather than being presented as a construction-focused opportunity.
What does the solicitation mean by "leveraging" and "partnership"?
It means applicants are expected to bring their own funds and/or resources and share costs with Reclamation rather than relying entirely on federal funding. The intent is to stretch limited federal dollars and encourage local and regional stakeholders to invest directly in optimization work.
Is cost sharing required or expected?
The solicitation emphasizes cost sharing through leveraging and partnership. Applicants are expected to contribute their own funds and/or resources as part of the overall effort.
What is the maximum federal award amount?
The maximum federal award amount (award ceiling) is $100,000.
How many awards was the Bureau of Reclamation expecting to make?
Reclamation indicated it expected to make one award under this opportunity.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. The award structure is described as relatively small and competitive, with an expected single award.
What type of funding instrument is used (grant, cooperative agreement, or contract)?
Funding is provided through a grant instrument.
What is the program activity area for this opportunity?
The program activity area is categorized under natural resources.
What time period does the fiscal year 2017 work cover for this opportunity?
The covered period is October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
When was this opportunity posted?
The creation/posting date was February 3, 2017.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date for submissions was April 4, 2017.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the official eligibility section of the full announcement. This typically signals that eligibility may extend beyond only state or local governments and could include certain non-federal entities relevant to water management and conservation work, depending on the full notice language.
Does this opportunity appear to be specific to a particular region?
Yes. The opportunity is associated with the Bureau of Reclamation's Great Plains Region, Nebraska-Kansas Area Office, and is described in the context of improving systems within the Nebraska-Kansas area context.
What kinds of applicants does this opportunity seem designed for?
It is designed for entities capable of partnering with Reclamation to carry out practical, technically grounded assessments and recommendations that improve water conservation outcomes and system performance, particularly through System Optimization Reviews.
What is the main intended outcome of funded work?
The main intended outcome is improved water conservation and improved efficiency of water delivery or management systems, including reductions in water losses and gains in operational efficiency through cost-effective improvements.
Where can applicants find the precise eligibility boundaries?
The precise eligibility boundaries are referenced as being in the official eligibility section of the full announcement.
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