Colorado River System Conservation Pilot
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Awarded 104 agreements for 66,000 acre-feet of water conservation.
Program Objective
This program supports conservation projects that create “system water” through voluntary compensated reductions in water use or provides environmental benefits or restoration of ecosystems or habitats in the Colorado River Basin. Includes Drought Contingency Planning activities to enhance conservation through expanded measurement and monitoring.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local governments
Eligibility of the Upper Colorado River Commission established through PL 117-328.
Beneficiaries
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Pursuant to PL 117-328, participation in the Pilot Program is limited to Entitlement Holders in the Lower Colorado Division States and Colorado River Water Users in the Upper Colorado River Basin.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Single source award per requirements under PL 117-328
Award Procedure
Financial Assistance Grants Officer determines awards based on recommendations from the program manager.
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Pursuant to PL117-328 – Pilot projects are authorized to be funded through grants to public entities that use water from the Colorado River Basin for municipal purposes for projects that are implemented by 1 or more non-Federal entities or grants or other appropriate financial agreements to provide additional funds for renewing or implementing water conservation agreements that are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act.
Required Documentation
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; Disclosure of Lobbying Activities SF-LLL
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements