Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
Department of the Interior
Description
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation offers a grant program for small water storage and groundwater storage projects under the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. This program aims to enhance water storage for future generations, focusing on 17 western states, Alaska, and Hawaii. Eligible projects must provide a reliable water supply, increase management flexibility, and offer multiple benefits like ecosystem and water quality improvements. The program covers up t…
The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) administers a competitive grant program for small water storage and groundwater storage projects, authorized by Section 40903 of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (2021), Public Law 117-58. Reclamation…
Source
Grant ID
R25AS00270
Agency
Department of the Interior
Subcategory/Subagency
Bureau of Reclamation
Key Dates
Solicitation Posted
July 17, 2025
Application Response Due
April 17, 2026
Solicitation Closed
October 31, 2029
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Special district governments
Awards & Funding
Total Funding
$43.5M
Award Ceiling
$30M
Funding Amount
Discretionary
Links
Documents
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