WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects 2024
ID: 353621Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR)

Award Range

$0 - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353621
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 18, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 18, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Bureau of Reclamation has posted a grant opportunity titled "WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects 2024". This grant opportunity falls under the category of Natural Resources and is a Cooperative Agreement type of funding instrument. The grant requires cost sharing or matching. The grant is open to various eligible applicants, including states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority. Non-profit conservation organizations and watershed groups can also apply in partnership with an eligible entity. The grant is focused on funding water conservation and efficiency projects, water management and infrastructure improvements, and river and watershed restoration projects. These projects should provide significant ecological benefits and have been developed collaboratively. The grant aligns with the goals of Presidential Executive Orders related to tackling the climate crisis and advancing racial equity. The total program funding available is $5,000,000, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000 and no award floor specified. The application deadline is June 18, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. For more information, interested parties can contact Alisha James at bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Attachment A - Budget Detail and Narrative template.xlsx
4/19/2024
Attachment B - Budget Narrative Guidance.pdf
4/19/2024
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