Closed · R23AS00106 · CFDA 15.580 · Discretionary
WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects for Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024
Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Reclamation, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $500K-$20M
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- February 16, 2024
- Close date
- -
- Expected awards
The verdict
WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects for Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of Reclamation that offered $500,000 -- $20,000,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $500K-$20M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 15.580
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects for Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 - is cataloged under number R23AS00106 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.580, posted by Bureau of Reclamation. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 15, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $500,000 -- $20,000,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on February 16, 2024. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$500,000 -- $20,000,000
Close Date
February 16, 2024
Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, June 1, 2023, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time.
Posted
February 15, 2024
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s (Department) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects (AERP) NOFO provides a framework for Federal leadership and assistance to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems in support of the Department’s priorities. Through AERP, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with states, Tribes, and other entities as they study, design and construct aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that are collaboratively developed, have widespread regional benefits, and result in the improvement of the health of fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic habitat through restoration and improved fish passage.Restoring and protecting aquatic ecosystems offers wide-ranging benefits for people and wildlife. Functioning aquatic ecosystems provide habitat for fish and wildlife, improve water quality, and store excess carbon, mitigate the impacts of drought and flood events, and support multiple water uses.The Bureau of Reclamation’s Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects funding opportunity provides support for priorities identified in Presidential Executive Order (E.O.) 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and is aligned with other priorities, such as those identified in E.O. 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects also support the goals of the Interagency Drought Relief Working Group established in March 2021 and the National Drought Resilience Partnership.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 04, 07, 11, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.
Agency Contact
Christina Munoz bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov
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