Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR MP 18 F003
The Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR MP 18 F003) is a discretionary grant program run by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Mid-Pacific Region. It is authorized under Public Law 111-11 (Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009), Title IX, Subtitle F (Secure Water), Section 9504(a), which focuses on water management improvements. The overall purpose is to support practical, measurable projects in California that conserve water, increase water-use efficiency, strengthen water management, improve energy efficiency tied to water delivery or use, and in some cases provide benefits to endangered species.
The program is aimed at entities that have water or power delivery authority and can partner with Reclamation through cost sharing, meaning applicants are expected to bring their own funds and resources to the table rather than relying entirely on federal dollars. Eligible applicants include Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and similar organizations, and the listing also notes special district governments as an eligible applicant type. The emphasis is on district or supplier-led efforts that directly enable on-farm conservation and efficiency improvements that farmers and ranchers can implement, reflecting the idea that a large portion of potential water savings can be achieved where water is actually applied and managed in the field.
A key feature of this particular FOA is its focus on fostering district/farmer partnerships and encouraging collaboration with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Reclamation and NRCS are specifically encouraging water suppliers to coordinate with producers to define how the supplier can facilitate or assist with on-farm improvements, especially where those improvements relate clearly back to the district or supplier water system. Proposals describing on-farm efficiency work expected to be completed in collaboration with NRCS can receive additional consideration under the evaluation criteria (identified in the FOA as Category 6, NRCS Collaboration). Applicants are directed to consult their state NRCS office for potential assistance and coordination options, with California contact information available through the NRCS website.
Award selection is coordinated with NRCS, and successful applicants will enter into a financial assistance agreement with Reclamation. The period of performance is two years from the date of issuance, so the program is structured to fund projects that can be implemented and show progress within a relatively tight timeframe. The posting was expected to appear on Grants.gov around January 3, 2018, with proposals due March 6, 2018, no later than 1:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The FOA is available only through Grants.gov (no paper distribution), and program questions were directed to the listed Reclamation contact, Leanne Henderson, at lhenderson@usbr.gov. The opportunity record lists an expected number of awards of six; the award ceiling is shown as 0 in the summary data, which typically means applicants need to consult the full FOA for the actual maximum award amount or funding limits, if any, rather than relying on the brief Grants.gov metadata alone.Apply for BOR MP 18 F003
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AGRICULTURAL WATER CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY GRANTS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.507.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 03, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 06, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant program called the Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR MP 18 F003) run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Mid-Pacific Region.
What is the legal authority for this grant program?
The opportunity is authorized under Public Law 111-11 (Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009), Title IX, Subtitle F (Secure Water), Section 9504(a), which focuses on water management improvements.
What is the overall purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program supports practical, measurable projects in California that conserve water, increase water-use efficiency, strengthen water management, improve energy efficiency tied to water delivery or water use, and in some cases provide benefits to endangered species.
Where must projects be located?
Projects are intended to be implemented in California, as described in the opportunity summary.
What types of projects does the program aim to support?
The stated focus is on real-world, measurable improvements such as water conservation, increased efficiency in water use, strengthened water management, and energy efficiency improvements that are connected to water delivery or water use. The opportunity also notes that some projects may provide benefits to endangered species.
Who is the program designed for?
The program is aimed at entities that have water or power delivery authority and can partner with Reclamation through cost sharing, rather than relying entirely on federal funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and similar organizations. The opportunity listing also notes special district governments as an eligible applicant type.
Does the program require cost sharing?
Yes. The opportunity describes partnering with Reclamation through cost sharing, meaning applicants are expected to bring their own funds and resources to the project.
Is this program intended to fund on-farm improvements?
The emphasis is on district- or supplier-led efforts that directly enable on-farm conservation and efficiency improvements that farmers and ranchers can implement. The opportunity reflects the view that significant water savings can be achieved where water is applied and managed in the field.
What is meant by “district/farmer partnerships” in this FOA?
A key feature is fostering partnerships between water suppliers (such as districts) and producers (farmers/ranchers). The opportunity encourages suppliers to coordinate with producers to define how the supplier can facilitate or assist with on-farm improvements, especially when those improvements clearly relate back to the supplier or district water system.
How does USDA NRCS involvement fit into this opportunity?
Reclamation and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are encouraging collaboration. Proposals that describe on-farm efficiency work expected to be completed in collaboration with NRCS can receive additional consideration under the evaluation criteria (listed as Category 6, NRCS Collaboration).
What is “Category 6, NRCS Collaboration”?
The FOA identifies an evaluation area called Category 6, NRCS Collaboration. Based on the opportunity description, proposals that include on-farm efficiency work to be completed with NRCS collaboration may receive additional consideration during evaluation.
Should applicants contact NRCS when developing a proposal?
Yes. Applicants are directed to consult their state NRCS office for potential assistance and coordination options. California contact information is available through the NRCS website.
How are award selections made?
Award selection is coordinated with NRCS, according to the opportunity description.
What type of agreement will successful applicants enter into?
Successful applicants will enter into a financial assistance agreement with Reclamation.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance is two years from the date of issuance, which indicates the program is designed for projects that can be implemented and show progress within that two-year timeframe.
Where is the FOA posted and how can applicants access it?
The FOA is available only through Grants.gov, and there is no paper distribution.
When was the opportunity expected to be posted?
The posting was expected to appear on Grants.gov around January 3, 2018.
What was the proposal due date and time?
Proposals were due March 6, 2018, no later than 1:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Who can applicants contact with program questions?
Program questions were directed to the listed Reclamation contact: Leanne Henderson at lhenderson@usbr.gov.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity record lists an expected number of awards of six.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The summary data shows an award ceiling of 0. This typically indicates applicants should consult the full FOA on Grants.gov for the actual maximum award amount or funding limits (if any), rather than relying only on the brief Grants.gov metadata.
Is the grant aimed at water, energy, or both?
Both, as described. The purpose includes conserving water and increasing water-use efficiency, and it also includes improving energy efficiency when it is tied to water delivery or water use.
Does the program mention environmental or species-related benefits?
Yes. The opportunity notes that, in some cases, projects may provide benefits to endangered species.
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