WaterSMART: Development of Feasibility Studies under the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	WaterSMART: Development of Feasibility Studies under the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program
	CFDA Number:	15.504
	CFDA Description:	Water Reclamation and Reuse Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of Reclamation Denver Office
	Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	R11SF80310
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Dec 13, 2010
	Creation Date:	Dec 13, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 11, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 11, 2011
	Archive Date:	Mar 13, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	10
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$1,200,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$150,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$5,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicant include State, regional, or local authorities; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; or other entities such as a water district, wastewater district, rural water district, all located within the 17 Western States or Hawaii.
Grant Description: The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite applicants to submit proposals for the development of a new Title XVI feasibility study. Applicants must provide 50 percent non-Federal cost share for the proposed activity. Proposed activities should begin in FY 2011 and be completed by September 30, 2012. Under Title XVI of P.L. 102-575, Reclamation works to identify and investigate opportunities to reclaim and reuse wastewaters and naturally impaired ground and surface water in the 17 Western States and Hawaii. Title XVI also provides authority for Reclamation to provide up to 50 percent of the costs of studies to determine the feasibility of water reclamation and reuse projects. Prior to construction funding of any project authorized under Title XVI, Reclamation must determine that a feasibility study for the project complies with the provisions of Title XVI. Under this FOA, funding is being made available to assist project sponsors with the development of new Title XVI feasibility studies. For further information on the requirements of a Title XVI feasibility study, see Reclamation Manual Directive & Standard Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program Feasibility Study Review Process (WTR 11-01), .
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Michelle Maher Grants Officer Phone 303-445-2025

Grants Officer [mmaher@usbr.gov]
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