Project Grant R24AP00000
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $6,889,533 WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) project grant (CFDA #15.507) to the Deschutes River Conservancy, a non-profit organization based in Bend, Oregon. The grant will fund the Deutsch Domestic Water Company's project to improve municipal and irrigation water system efficiencies in western Colorado through canal lining, rebates, and automation. Key components include replacing 150...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation has awarded a $244,347.78 Project Grant to the City of Las Animas, located in southeastern Colorado, under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507). The grant will fund the upgrade of 1,270 residential and commercial manually read water meters with new radio-read water meters. This project aims to improve the accuracy of water usage readings, reduce labor hours, and enhance the overall...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $187,952 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) to the Town of Vilas, Colorado. The grant will fund water use data improvements through the upgrade of existing water meters to new radio-based meters for residential and commercial customers, as well as the installation of a new water tank level sensor. These technology upgrades will enable automated data...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $213,349.41 Project Grant to the Town of Simla, Colorado under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507). The grant funding will be used to upgrade the municipal water meters in Simla to improve water efficiency, with a project period from March 10, 2025 to September 30, 2025. The WaterSMART program focuses on water conservation, efficiency, and sustainability projects in the...
- The Bostwick Park Conservancy District in Montrose County, Colorado, was awarded a $3,902,940 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507). The grant will fund the automation of turnouts and intake structures, installation of measurement equipment, and integration of the Shinn Park and Waterdog Laterals into the district's communication and supervisory control and...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $400,000 Project Grant to the El Paso County Water Control and Improvement District #4 under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) on August 13, 2025. The grant will support the district's upgrade of 360 municipal water meters to be compatible with advanced metering infrastructure technology. This project is the second phase of the district's meter modernization effort and...
- The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $1,000,000 grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) to the Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District #3 (GMD3). The grant will fund a project to convert 59,100 linear feet of earthen canal to pipeline, resulting in an estimated annual water savings of 543 acre-feet. This project is expected to improve water use efficiency and eliminate infiltration and evaporation losses in the South...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $843,093 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) to the Monte Vista Water District in San Bernardino County, California. The grant will fund the replacement of 1,400 manually read water meters with advanced metering infrastructure. This project is expected to result in annual water savings of approximately 262 acre-feet by providing real-time data to...
- The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $205,300 Project Grant to the Town of Starkville, Colorado under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507). The grant will fund the replacement of 65 existing water meters with new radio-read meters and associated software in this disadvantaged community. This project will help conserve water, reduce losses, and provide more equitable water bills for residents. The updated metering...
- The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $314,808.37 Project Grant on November 13, 2023 to the Dave Miller Mutual Ditch Company, located in Lyons, Colorado, under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) federal grant program (CFDA 15.507). The grant will fund the realignment and piping of 5,000 feet of existing open irrigation ditch with plastic piping, which will conserve water by reducing seepage and evaporation losses. This project aligns with priorities identified...
The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $1,000,000 WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) grant (CFDA 15.507) to the Deutsch Domestic Water Company in Colorado. The project will improve the company's municipal and irrigation water system efficiencies through canal lining, rebates, and automation. Key activities include replacing 150 manual-read meters with advanced metering infrastructure, implementing a supervisory control and data acquisition system, offering rebates for turf removal and water-efficient appliances, and converting a half-mile section of an earthen canal to PVC pipe. The project is expected to result in annual water savings of 167 acre-feet by addressing leaks and seepage, allowing the company to better utilize its water rights. The award period runs from February 16, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $450.0k | 2/16/24 |