Water Conservation Field Services Program for Fiscal Year 2025
ID: 357013Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR)

Award Range

$1 - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357013
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Nov 6, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Feb 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Bureau of Reclamation is offering a grant opportunity under the Water Conservation Field Services Program for Fiscal Year 2025, aimed at enhancing water conservation efforts in response to drought conditions in the Western United States. Eligible applicants include states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, and other organizations with water delivery authority located within the Lower Colorado Basin and associated territories, with a requirement for a 50% cost-share of the total project cost. This initiative is critical for developing water management plans and implementing innovative conservation technologies, reflecting the Department's commitment to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by February 3, 2025, with a total funding pool of approximately $500,000 available, and individual awards ranging from $1 to $100,000. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Chandrika Nasstrom at cnasstrom@usbr.gov or Diana Blake at dmblake@usbr.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
cnasstrom@usbr.gov
Files
Title
Posted
2024-11-06.pdf
Nov 7, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under the Water Conservation Field Services Program for Fiscal Year 2025. This initiative seeks to provide financial assistance of up to $100,000 per eligible entity, with a total funding pool of approximately $500,000 available. Eligible applicants include states, Indian tribes, and water management organizations within the Lower Colorado Basin and associated territories. A 50% cost-share of the total project cost is required. The program focuses on water conservation and efficiency improvements, particularly in response to drought conditions affecting various sectors in the Western U.S. Proposals should address projects that enhance water management, develop conservation plans, or demonstrate innovative conservation technologies. Applications must be submitted electronically by February 3, 2025, with the selection process anticipated to conclude by April 2025. Funding will prioritize projects that align with federal priorities, address water resource challenges, and promote modernization of infrastructure. The evaluation criteria will assess factors such as cost reasons, project potential benefits, and environmental compliance. This opportunity reflects the Department's commitment to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience.
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