Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR DO 20 F008
The WaterSMART: Title XVI Congressionally Authorized Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR DO 20 F008) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, under CFDA 15.504. Its purpose is to provide cost-shared federal funding to help advance specific water reclamation and reuse projects that have already been authorized by Congress under Title XVI. In practical terms, the program is aimed at moving authorized projects forward by helping pay for key phases of work, including planning activities, project design, and construction.
A central feature of this opportunity is that it is limited to sponsors of congressionally authorized Title XVI projects. The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others," with the expectation that applicants must fit the eligibility definitions described in the full notice (referenced as the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section). The emphasis on congressional authorization matters because it distinguishes this program from more open competitive water funding programs; applicants generally need to be tied to a project that has already been designated and authorized for Title XVI consideration.
Funding is provided through grants with cost sharing, meaning the federal government will cover only a portion of project costs and the sponsor must provide the remaining share through non-federal sources. The stated maximum federal award amount (award ceiling) is $20,000,000 per award, and the Bureau of Reclamation anticipated making about 8 awards under the announcement. The program sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category, aligning with broader federal goals around water reliability, drought resilience, and improved management of scarce water supplies through reuse and reclamation.
The notice was created on December 19, 2019, with an original application closing date of February 19, 2020. It also stated that the funding opportunity would be updated to add a second application deadline in fiscal year 2021, with proposals to be considered for FY 2021 funding contingent on appropriations. The agency further indicated that if there were going to be changes to evaluation criteria, priorities, or eligibility, those changes would be finalized at least 60 days before the second deadline, giving applicants lead time to adjust to any updates.
Overall, this FOA is essentially an invitation for eligible Title XVI project sponsors to request federal cost-shared support to plan, design, or build authorized water reuse and reclamation infrastructure, with awards potentially reaching up to $20 million and a limited number of expected selections.Apply for BOR DO 20 F008
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WaterSMART: Title XVI Congressionally Authorized Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.504.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 19, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 19, 2020 This FOA will be updated to provide a second application deadline in FY 2021 for proposals to be considered for FY 2021 funding, contingent on appropriations. Any amendment to evaluation criteria, priorities, or eligibility would be finalized at least 60 days prior to the second application deadline. (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 $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 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 name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is called WaterSMART: Title XVI Congressionally Authorized Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR DO 20 F008.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary grant program.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.504.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to provide cost-shared federal funding to help advance specific water reclamation and reuse projects that have already been authorized by Congress under Title XVI.
What kinds of project activities can this funding support?
Based on the description provided, funding is intended to help move authorized projects forward by supporting key phases such as:
- Planning activities
- Project design
- Construction
Who is eligible to apply?
This opportunity is limited to sponsors of congressionally authorized Title XVI projects. The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others", with the expectation that applicants must meet the eligibility definitions referenced in the full notice (the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section).
Does a project need to be authorized by Congress to be eligible?
Yes. A central feature of this program is that it is limited to projects that have been authorized by Congress under Title XVI. This congressional authorization requirement is a key eligibility factor.
How is this program different from more open competitive water funding programs?
This program is not broadly open to all water projects. It specifically focuses on advancing projects that have already been designated and authorized for Title XVI consideration, rather than soliciting proposals from any eligible water entity or any general category of water infrastructure.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
Funding is provided through grants with cost sharing.
What does "cost-shared" mean for applicants?
What is the maximum federal award amount?
The stated maximum federal award amount (the award ceiling) is $20,000,000 per award.
How many awards did the Bureau of Reclamation expect to make?
The Bureau of Reclamation anticipated making about 8 awards under this announcement.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What broader goals does the opportunity align with?
As described, the program aligns with federal goals related to:
- Water reliability
- Drought resilience
- Improved management of scarce water supplies through reuse and reclamation
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on December 19, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was February 19, 2020.
Was there any mention of an additional application deadline?
Yes. The notice stated that the funding opportunity would be updated to add a second application deadline in fiscal year 2021.
Was FY 2021 funding guaranteed?
No. Proposals to be considered for FY 2021 funding were described as contingent on appropriations.
If the agency changes evaluation criteria, priorities, or eligibility, how much notice would applicants get?
The agency indicated that any changes to evaluation criteria, priorities, or eligibility for the second deadline would be finalized at least 60 days before that second deadline.
What is the overall takeaway for potential applicants?
This FOA is essentially an invitation for eligible Title XVI project sponsors to request federal cost-shared support to help plan, design, or construct congressionally authorized water reuse and reclamation infrastructure, with individual awards potentially up to $20 million and a limited number of expected selections.
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