Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR UC 20 F002
The Water Conservation Field Services; Upper Colorado Region grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR UC 20 F002) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is listed under CFDA number 15.530. The opportunity is focused on supporting water conservation-related work in the Upper Colorado Region, with project funding provided through a grant instrument.
This opportunity was created on February 27, 2020, with an original application closing date of January 15, 2021. The Bureau of Reclamation anticipated making about 20 awards under this announcement. Individual awards were expected to be relatively small, with a maximum (award ceiling) of $50,000 per award, which suggests the program was aimed at targeted, practical projects rather than large capital-intensive efforts.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the details meant to be clarified in the announcement's eligibility section (referenced as an "Additional Information on Eligibility" text field). In other words, eligibility was not limited strictly to one standard category like state governments or universities; instead, prospective applicants were expected to consult the full Funding Opportunity Announcement for the precise list of eligible entity types and any specific conditions.
The public-facing synopsis does not provide project requirements, selection criteria, cost share expectations, or priority areas, and it explicitly directs applicants to the full Funding Opportunity Announcement under the related documents for the complete program description. In practical terms, anyone considering applying would need to review that full document to understand what kinds of conservation activities were being solicited, how proposals would be evaluated, what documentation was required, and any regional or technical constraints tied to Upper Colorado Region water conservation objectives.Apply for BOR UC 20 F002
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Conservation Field Services; Upper Colorado Region" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.530.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 27, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2021. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Water Conservation Field Services; Upper Colorado Region (BOR UC 20 F002) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Water Conservation Field Services; Upper Colorado Region.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR UC 20 F002.
Which federal agency is offering this program?
This is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula entitlement program?
Based on the information provided, this is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.530.
What region does this funding opportunity focus on?
The opportunity is focused on water conservation-related work in the Upper Colorado Region.
What type of projects does this program support?
The public synopsis indicates the opportunity supports water conservation-related work in the Upper Colorado Region. Specific project requirements are not included in the synopsis, and applicants are directed to the full Funding Opportunity Announcement for details.
What funding instrument is used for awards?
Project funding is provided through a grant instrument.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 27, 2020.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was January 15, 2021.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The Bureau of Reclamation anticipated making about 20 awards under this announcement.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum (award ceiling) is $50,000 per award.
Does the funding size suggest a particular type of project?
Yes. The synopsis notes awards were expected to be relatively small (up to $50,000), which suggests the program was oriented toward targeted, practical projects rather than large, capital-intensive efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others". The synopsis indicates that the precise eligible entity types and any conditions are explained in the full announcement under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section/field.
Does the synopsis include the detailed eligibility requirements?
No. The synopsis indicates applicants should consult the full Funding Opportunity Announcement for the exact list of eligible applicants and any specific conditions.
Are project requirements described in the public synopsis?
No. The public-facing synopsis does not provide project requirements and directs applicants to the full Funding Opportunity Announcement in the related documents for the complete program description.
Does the synopsis provide selection criteria for how proposals will be evaluated?
No. The synopsis does not include selection criteria and points applicants to the full Funding Opportunity Announcement for evaluation details.
Is cost share or matching required?
The synopsis does not state whether cost share is required. Applicants would need to review the full Funding Opportunity Announcement to confirm any cost share expectations.
Are priority areas or specific conservation activities listed in the synopsis?
No. The synopsis does not list priority areas or specific activities and directs readers to the full Funding Opportunity Announcement for those details.
Where can applicants find the complete program description and requirements?
The synopsis directs applicants to the full Funding Opportunity Announcement located under the related documents for complete information, including the program description, proposal requirements, evaluation approach, documentation, and any regional or technical constraints.
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