The Bureau of Reclamation is accepting applications for its Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Program Financial Assistance.
Donor Name: Bureau of Reclamation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/03/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Bureau of Reclamation manages, develops, and protects water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public. Reclamation has a major responsibility, in partnership with water users, States, and other interested parties, to help improve water resource management and water use efficiency in the western United States. More efficient water use is a key component of Reclamation’s water resource management strategy. Through coordination with our stakeholders, FWCAP supports the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) priorities, including:
- Creating a conservation stewardship legacy;
- Utilizing natural resources;
- Striking a regulatory balance;
- Modernizing infrastructure; and
- Achieving goals and leading team forward.
Reclamation priorities are also supported through this program, including:
- Increasing water supplies, storage, and reliability under WIIN Act (Water
- Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation) and other authorities to benefit farms, families, businesses, and fish and wildlife;
- Streamlining regulatory processes and removing unnecessary burdens to provide more water and power supply reliability;
- Leveraging science and technology to improve water supply reliability to communities;
- Addressing ongoing drought;
- Improving the value of hydropower for Reclamation power customers;
- Improving water supplies for tribal and rural communities; and
- Promoting title transfer opportunities.
Funding Information
- Approximately $55,000 is available for this NOFO.
- Maximum Award: $55,000
- Minimum Award: $1
Project Period
2 years
Eligibility Criteria
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organization other than small businesses
- Small businesses
For more information, visit Grants.gov.