Water Conservation Program - Yuma Area

Post Date

December 27th 2011

Application Due Date

March 2nd 2012

Funding Opportunity Number

R12SF34003

CFDA Number(s)

15.530

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Other

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

3

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligible applicants include agricultural and/or municipal/industrial water districts, small entities (public or private) that have contracts for water with Reclamation under the Warren Act, Native American tribes, universities, states, local governments, and non-profit organizations.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $190000

• Award Range:

  $100 - $80000

Grant Description

The Bureau of Reclamation is requesting proposals for water, soil and moisture conservation projects. This funding opportunity will provide assistance in developing effective water management and conservation plans; encourage and promote implementation of water efficiency measures; demonstrate conservation technologies; and promote and support water education within the Yuma area. Total Federal assistance available is $190,000. Award of between 2 and 4 cooperative agreements will be made, generally not to exceed $80,000. Cooperative agreements will be awarded to responsive, responsible and eligible recipients and will be based on technical merit at the fixed assistance amount. Cost sharing or cost matching is required. All applications shall be reviewed and evaluated by a technical panel. The total estimated program funding for fiscal year 2012 is $190,000. Funds for FY 2012 are currently available.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Bureau of Reclamation

• Agency Contact:

  Shawna Thompson
  Grant Specialist
  Phone 702-293-8570

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Grant Specialist

• Agency Email Address:

  SMThompson@usbr.gov

• Location:

  Bureau of Reclamation - Lower Colorado Region