306C WWD native american grants - waste disposal

Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Santo Domingo Pueblo received a $4.887 million Project Grant award dated June 27, 2025, from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks for Colonias and Tribal Lands program (CFDA 10.770). This award supports the development and improvement of water treatment facilities, distribution systems, and waste disposal infrastructure on tribal lands in New Mexico to address critical public health risks associated with inadequate access to safe drinking water and proper waste management services.

The project directly serves Santo Domingo Pueblo's approximately 5,500 residents by enhancing essential water and sanitation infrastructure. As a federally recognized Native American tribe, Santo Domingo Pueblo was prioritized for funding under the RUS program, which targets low-income rural and tribal communities with limited economic resources and significant health risks due to insufficient utility services. The award enables the tribe to construct or upgrade water and waste facilities that meet federal drinking water standards and improve overall community health outcomes on tribal lands.