Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR DO 17 F004
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, offered this Fiscal Year 2017 grant opportunity under its WaterSMART initiative to support research that advances water recycling and reuse through the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program. The core purpose is to fund practical, applied research that helps states, tribes, and local communities address tightening water supplies by developing and improving projects that reclaim and reuse water for urban and irrigation needs. In plain terms, the program is meant to move communities beyond relying solely on traditional water sources by expanding the use of recycled water as a reliable part of the overall supply mix.
This funding focuses on research that supports real-world implementation of water reclamation and reuse projects that are already being developed. By targeting research tied to projects in progress, the program aims to speed up adoption of reuse approaches that can boost efficiency, reduce vulnerability during drought or other shortages, and diversify supply so communities are not dependent on a single source. The opportunity emphasizes that reuse projects can create new, clean water sources for growing areas while also encouraging water and energy efficiency and responsible environmental management, which aligns with broader sustainability goals.
The announcement also explicitly connects these investments to federal climate resilience priorities. It frames water recycling and reuse as an important tool for building flexibility into water management systems, making supplies more resilient to climate-related stresses. The opportunity cites alignment with the Presidents June 2013 Climate Action Plan and the November 1, 2013 Executive Order on preparing the United States for climate change impacts, positioning Title XVI research as part of a larger federal effort to help communities adapt to increasing variability in water availability.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR DO 17 F004) using either grants or cooperative agreements as the funding instruments. The funding activity category was science and technology and other research and development, and the CFDA number listed was 15.504. The notice was created on November 3, 2016, with an original application deadline of February 6, 2017. The maximum award amount was $300,000, and the agency expected to make about 10 awards. Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with the notice indicating that applicants needed to consult the additional eligibility details in the full announcement for clarification.Apply for BOR DO 17 F004
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WaterSMART: Water Recycling and Reuse Research under the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program for Fiscal Year 2017" 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 Nov 03, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 06, 2017. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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 this grant opportunity?
This was a Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, under the WaterSMART initiative. It supported research under the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program, focused on advancing water recycling and reuse.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The core purpose was to fund practical, applied research that helps states, tribes, and local communities address tightening water supplies by developing and improving water reclamation and reuse projects for urban and irrigation needs.
What kinds of projects or activities were intended to be supported?
The opportunity focused on applied research tied to real-world implementation of water reclamation and reuse projects, particularly projects that were already being developed. The intent was to support research that helps move these projects toward adoption and operation.
Is this opportunity focused on basic research or applied research?
It emphasized practical, applied research. The stated goal was to fund research that supports implementation, rather than purely theoretical or basic research disconnected from projects in progress.
Does the program require that the research be connected to an existing reuse project?
Yes, the announcement highlighted research that supports real-world implementation of water reclamation and reuse projects already being developed. The program rationale was to speed adoption by targeting research tied to projects in progress.
What water supply challenges is this funding trying to address?
The program was framed as a response to tightening water supplies, including drought and other shortages. It aimed to help communities diversify supplies, reduce vulnerability, and rely less on traditional water sources by expanding the use of recycled water.
What water uses were specifically mentioned?
The opportunity specifically referenced reclaimed and reused water for urban needs and irrigation needs.
Why does the announcement emphasize water reuse?
It described reuse as a way to create new, clean water sources for growing areas and to make water supplies more reliable by diversifying the overall supply mix rather than depending on a single source.
How does this funding relate to drought preparedness and water reliability?
By advancing reuse approaches and speeding adoption of reclamation projects, the program aimed to boost efficiency and reduce vulnerability during drought or other shortages, improving overall reliability.
How does the opportunity connect to sustainability goals?
The announcement described reuse projects as supporting water and energy efficiency and responsible environmental management, aligning the research investments with broader sustainability goals.
How does this opportunity connect to climate resilience priorities?
The notice explicitly framed water recycling and reuse as a tool for building flexibility and resilience into water management systems in the face of climate-related stresses and increasing variability in water availability.
What federal climate policies did the announcement reference?
It cited alignment with the President's June 2013 Climate Action Plan and the November 1, 2013 Executive Order on preparing the United States for climate change impacts.
Which agency administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What initiative and program is this associated with?
It was offered under the WaterSMART initiative and supported research through the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program.
What type of funding opportunity was it (competitive vs. formula)?
It was a discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding instruments were available?
The announcement indicated awards could be made as either grants or cooperative agreements.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was listed as Science and Technology and Other Research and Development.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number was BOR DO 17 F004.
What CFDA number was listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 15.504.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on November 3, 2016.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was February 6, 2017.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount was $300,000.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency expected to make about 10 awards.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others." The notice also indicated that applicants needed to consult the additional eligibility details in the full announcement for clarification.
Does the eligibility description provide full details on who qualifies?
No. Based on the notice summary, eligibility was labeled as "Others" and the announcement directed applicants to review the full announcement for additional eligibility details.
What overall outcomes was the program trying to achieve?
It aimed to accelerate adoption of water reuse by supporting research linked to projects under development, improving efficiency, diversifying water supplies, reducing drought vulnerability, and increasing resilience to climate-related stresses.
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