43 CFR § 404.21
What is Reclamation's role in preparing the full proposal?
June 11, 2020
(a) If you are requesting Reclamation to prepare an appraisal investigation or feasibility study on your behalf under §404.11(a), Reclamation will work with you on a collaborative basis to provide the information requested in §404.20(a), (b), (d), (e) and (f).
(b) If you are requesting funding through a grant or cooperative agreement under §404.11(b), Reclamation will be available to provide you with guidance and assistance in preparing your full proposal, upon request.