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WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase I for Fiscal Year 2023

ID: R23AS00362 • Type: Posted
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Description

The objective of this NOFO is to invite states, Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, Existing Watershed Groups, and local and special districts (e.g., irrigation and water districts, conservation districts, natural resource districts) to submit proposals for Phase I activities to develop a watershed group, complete watershed restoration planning activities, and design watershed management projects. See Section C.4. Eligible Projects for a more comprehensive description of eligible activities.A watershed group, as defined in Section 6001(6) of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act (see Section A.1. Authority for full citation) is a grassroots, non-regulatory entity that addresses water availability and quality issues within the relevant watershed, is capable of promoting the sustainable use of water resources in the watershed, makes decisions on a consensus basis, and represents a diverse group of stakeholders, including hydroelectric producers, livestock grazing, timber production, land development, recreation or tourism, irrigated agriculture, the environment, municipal water supplies, private property owners, Federal, state and local governments, Tribes, and disadvantaged communities.

Background
The U.S. Department of the Interior's WaterSMART Program provides Federal leadership and assistance to stretch and secure water supplies for future generations. The Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP) supports priorities identified in Presidential Executive Orders and aims to advance the Justice40 Initiative, the Interagency Drought Relief Working Group, and the National Drought Resiliency Partnership.

Through CWMP, Reclamation provides financial assistance to watershed groups to encourage diverse stakeholders to form local solutions to address their water management needs.

Grant Details
The objective of this NOFO is to invite states, Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, Existing Watershed Groups, and local and special districts to submit proposals for Phase I activities. These activities include developing a mission statement, vision statement, and goals for the watershed group; developing articles of incorporation, bylaws, and business practices; conducting outreach activities; gathering information about issues and needs related to water quality, water quantity and restoration needs within the watershed; completing a watershed restoration plan or updating an existing one; developing general watershed management project concepts or performing an analysis of the watershed to identify and prioritize projects; completing an analysis to identify specific project locations; completing site-specific project design and engineering; developing project timelines and milestones.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants eligible to receive an award include states, Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, Existing Watershed Groups, local and special districts. Non-profit organizations must be located in specific states or territories. There is no requirement for a non-Federal cost-share contribution for Phase I activities funded under this NOFO.

Period of Performance
The funding opportunity has two application submittal periods with anticipated award dates in spring 2024 or later if necessary for the first submittal period and in winter 2024/2025 or later if necessary for the second submittal period. The anticipated project completion date is December 31, 2027 for the first submittal period and September 30, 2028 for the second submittal period.

Grant Value
Up to $300,000 per applicant is available with approximately 25 to 30 projects per application submittal period contingent on appropriations. There is no requirement for a non-Federal cost-share contribution for Phase I CWMP activities funded under this NOFO.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in specific states or territories including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico,
North Dakota,
Oklahoma,
Oregon,
South Dakota,
Texas Utah Washington Wyoming American Samoa Guam Northern Mariana Islands Virgin Islands Puerto Rico.
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) [DOI]
Category of Funding
Natural Resources
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
15.554 - Cooperative Watershed Management
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 8/7/23 the Bureau of Reclamation posted grant opportunity R23AS00362 for WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase I for Fiscal Year 2023. The grant will be issued under grant program 15.554 Cooperative Watershed Management.

Timing

Posted Date
Aug. 7, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Sept. 3, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
First application period: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Second application period: Tuesday, September 3, 2024,4:00 p.m., Mountain Daylight Time. Electronic applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MDT, on the listed application due date.
Last Updated
Aug. 25, 2023, 4:53 p.m. EDT
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Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
New Watershed Groups Applicants eligible to receive an award as a New Watershed Group include states, Indian Tribes, local and special districts (e.g., irrigation, water districts, water conservation districts), local governmental entities, interstate organizations, and non-profit organizations. To be eligible, applicants must also (1) be sponsoring the development of a New Watershed Group, (2) significantly affect or be affected by the quality or quantity of water in a watershed, and (3) be capable of promoting the sustainable use of water resources. Existing Watershed Groups Applicants eligible to receive an award as an Existing Watershed Group include states, Indian Tribes, local and special districts (e.g., irrigation, water districts, water conservation districts), local governmental entities, interstate organizations, and non-profit organizations. To be eligible, applicants must also Be an Existing Watershed Group, which meets the definition of a watershed group as described above in Section A.3. Notice of Funding Opportunity Objectives and is legally incorporated as a non-profit entity; be a participating entity in an Existing Watershed Group; or be a fiscal sponsor of an Existing Watershed Group. Applicants (except non-profits organizations) must also be located in one of the following states or territories: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Non-profit organizations must be located in the United States or one of the territories identified above and must be sponsoring the establishment or development of a watershed group located in one of the following states or territories: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$300,000
Floor
$10,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Reclamation
Contact Email
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov
Contact Phone
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