WaterSMART: Cooperative Watershed Management Program Grants for FY 2012
The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, local governmental entities, local and special districts (e.g., irrigation and water districts, county soil conservation districts, etc.), local governmental entities,
non-profit organizations, and existing watershed groups, as defined in Section 6001 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act (Subtitle A of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, P.L.
111-11) to submit proposals to establish or expand a watershed group.
Funding provided under this FOA shall be used to develop a mission statement; develop project concepts; and to develop a restoration plan.
111-11) to submit proposals to establish or expand a watershed group.
Funding provided under this FOA shall be used to develop a mission statement; develop project concepts; and to develop a restoration plan.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Cooperative Watershed Management Program
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applicants eligible to receive financial assistance to fund activities under this FOA include: Task A: States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the western United States or United States Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended Task B: Grassroots, non-regulatory entities that are legally incorporated within the state in which they operate and otherwise meet the definition of a watershed group as described in Section I.B.
Objective of Funding Opportunity Announcement and Section III.A.
Eligible Applicants.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.usbr.gov/WaterSMART/cwmp/index.html
Contact:
Michelle MaherGrants OfficerPhone 303-445-2025
Agency Email Description:
Grants Officer
Agency Email:
mmaher@usbr.gov
Date Posted:
2012-05-24
Application Due Date:
2012-07-09
Archive Date:
2012-08-08
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