(FOA)-WaterSMART- Applied Science Grants (BOR-DO-19-F012); October 30, 2019

 

Agency

Department of Interior – Bureau of Reclamation

 

Description

The objective of this opportunity is to invite eligible non-Federal entities to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on applied science projects to develop hydrologic information and water management tools and improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Results from these projects will be used by water managers to increase water supply reliability, provide flexibility in water operations, and improve water management. Project results must be readily applicable by water managers, resulting in tools and information that can be used to: support water supply reliability, management of water deliveries, water marketing activities, drought management activities, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, water rights administration, ability to meet endangered species requirements, watershed health, conservation and efficiency, and other water management objectives.

 

To be eligible, projects must:

•       be designed for use by water managers located in 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, and the Virgin Islands;

•       be based on known and available (or “mature”) technologies and may not include the development of new or novel methods or technologies;

•       Applicants not located in one of the above locations must also include, as a partner, at least one entity from Category A in the FOA that meets the eligibility requirements.

 

A 50% non-federal cost match is required.

 

Announcement Number

BOR-DO-19-F012

 

Closing Date

October 30, 2019

 

Link to Full Announcement

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=317601

 

Contact Information

Matthew D Reichert

303-445-3865

MReichert@usbr.gov