Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects

Description:

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, administers the Small Surface and Groundwater Storage Program (Small Storage Program) to promote Federal assistance to enhance water storage opportunities for future generations in support of the Department’s priorities.

Reclamation leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to support stakeholder efforts to stretch scarce water supplies and avoid conflicts over water.

Congress enacted the BIL on November 15, 2021. Title IX—Western Water Infrastructure was enacted to address water storage infrastructure that is critical to the Nation’s economic growth, health, and competitiveness.

Section 40903 authorizes Reclamation to provide funding for small surface water storage and groundwater storage projects.

Surface water and groundwater storage are essential tools in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Water storage projects enhance and make more reliable municipal and irrigation water supplies as well as provide opportunities to enhance groundwater management abilities and to provide water quality improvements and ecosystem benefits. These projects will provide Western communities with new sources of water and increase water management flexibility, making water supply more reliable.

Eligible Entries:

• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Special district governments
• Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Contact:

Christina Munoz
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov

Link To Opportunity:

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=350235