OpportunityTitle: WaterSMART:  Development of Feasibility Studies under the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 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.
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 &amp; Standard Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program Feasibility Study Review Process (WTR 11-01), .
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grants Officer
GrantorContactText: Michelle Maher &lt;br/&gt;Grants Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 303-445-2025