Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR DO 18 F009
The WaterSMART Grants: Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects for Fiscal Year 2018 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR DO 18 F009) is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It focuses on helping applicants move from planning into action by funding clearly defined, on-the-ground water efficiency improvements that have already been identified and prioritized through an applicant-led planning process. In practical terms, the program is meant to support smaller, targeted projects that can be implemented relatively quickly and that directly improve how efficiently water is used, conserved, or managed, rather than funding broad or early-stage planning work.
The funding is offered through either grants or cooperative agreements, which means the Bureau of Reclamation may provide not only financial support but, depending on the award structure, could also have an active role in the project through coordination or technical involvement. The maximum federal award amount listed for this opportunity is $75,000 per award, and the program anticipated making around 100 awards, suggesting an intent to support a large number of modestly sized projects across multiple communities or water districts rather than a handful of large projects.
The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.507, a designation commonly used to track federal assistance programs. Eligibility is labeled as "Others" with a note to consult the FOA section titled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for the exact list of eligible applicant types. That phrasing usually signals that eligibility may extend beyond a single category and can include certain public entities or other qualifying organizations, but the specific eligible categories are defined in the full announcement rather than the summary fields.
Key administrative dates provided in the listing include a creation date of March 19, 2018, and an original application closing date of July 31, 2018. Overall, this opportunity is designed for applicants that have already done the groundwork to identify high-priority water efficiency measures and are ready to carry out a small-scale implementation project with measurable water savings or improved operational efficiency, using a relatively small federal contribution to accelerate completion.Apply for BOR DO 18 F009
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WaterSMART Grants: Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects for Fiscal Year 2018" 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 Mar 19, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the WaterSMART Grants: Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects opportunity (FY 2018)?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is focused on funding clearly defined, on-the-ground water efficiency improvements that help applicants move from planning into action.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR DO 18 F009.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What kinds of projects is this opportunity designed to support?
The opportunity is designed to support smaller, targeted projects that can be implemented relatively quickly and that directly improve how efficiently water is used, conserved, or managed. It is intended for implementation projects rather than broad or early-stage planning work.
Is this program meant to fund planning activities?
No. The description emphasizes moving from planning into action by funding implementation of water efficiency improvements that have already been identified and prioritized through an applicant-led planning process.
What does "small-scale" mean in this funding opportunity?
Based on the provided summary, "small-scale" refers to modestly sized, clearly defined implementation projects supported by a relatively small federal contribution (up to the stated maximum award amount) and intended to be implemented relatively quickly.
What is the maximum federal award amount?
The maximum federal award amount listed is $75,000 per award.
How many awards did the program anticipate making?
The program anticipated making around 100 awards.
What type of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is offered through either grants or cooperative agreements.
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
The summary indicates that under a cooperative agreement, the Bureau of Reclamation may provide more than financial support and could have an active role in the project through coordination or technical involvement, depending on the award structure.
What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to fund on-the-ground water efficiency improvements that improve water use efficiency, conservation, or management and that have already been identified and prioritized by the applicant.
What kind of results does the program expect from funded projects?
Funded projects are expected to produce measurable water savings or improved operational efficiency through targeted implementation actions.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.507.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is labeled as "Others" in the summary, with instructions to consult the FOA section titled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for the exact list of eligible applicant types.
What does it mean that eligibility is listed as "Others"?
It indicates that eligibility likely extends beyond a single standard category and may include multiple types of applicants, but the specific eligible categories are defined in the full funding opportunity announcement rather than the summary fields.
When was the opportunity created?
The listing shows a creation date of March 19, 2018.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is July 31, 2018.
What stage of project development is this funding intended for?
This funding is intended for applicants who have already completed the groundwork to identify high-priority water efficiency measures and are ready to carry out a small-scale implementation project.
Is the program designed to fund a few large projects or many smaller ones?
Based on the stated maximum award amount ($75,000) and the anticipated number of awards (around 100), the opportunity appears designed to support many modestly sized projects across multiple communities or water districts rather than a small number of large projects.
Does the summary describe specific applicant requirements or a detailed list of eligible entity types?
No. The summary points applicants to the FOA section titled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for the detailed list of eligible applicant types.
Does the summary specify exact project types or technologies that must be used?
No. The provided information describes the purpose and general focus (on-the-ground water efficiency improvements) but does not list specific required technologies or project categories.
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