WaterSMART: Development of Feasibility Studies under the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program

Post Date

December 13th 2010

Application Due Date

February 11th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

R11SF80310

CFDA Number(s)

15.504

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

10

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligible applicant include State, regional, or local authorities; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; or other entities such as a water district, wastewater district, rural water district, all located within the 17 Western States or Hawaii.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $1200000

• Award Range:

  $5000 - $150000

Grant Description

The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite applicants to submit proposals for the development of a new Title XVI feasibility study. Applicants must provide 50 percent non-Federal cost share for the proposed activity. Proposed activities should begin in FY 2011 and be completed by September 30, 2012. Under Title XVI of P.L. 102-575, Reclamation works to identify and investigate opportunities to reclaim and reuse wastewaters and naturally impaired ground and surface water in the 17 Western States and Hawaii. Title XVI also provides authority for Reclamation to provide up to 50 percent of the costs of studies to determine the feasibility of water reclamation and reuse projects. Prior to construction funding of any project authorized under Title XVI, Reclamation must determine that a feasibility study for the project complies with the provisions of Title XVI. Under this FOA, funding is being made available to assist project sponsors with the development of new Title XVI feasibility studies. For further information on the requirements of a Title XVI feasibility study, see Reclamation Manual Directive & Standard Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program Feasibility Study Review Process (WTR 11-01), .

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Bureau of Reclamation

• Agency Contact:

  Michelle Maher
  Grants Officer
  Phone 303-445-2025

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Grants Officer

• Agency Email Address:

  mmaher@usbr.gov

• Location:

  Bureau of Reclamation - Denver Office