Project Grant R25AP00422
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Grand Junction received a $320,000 Project Grant award from the Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) on December 16, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2028. The award funds the development of final design and construction plans for piping the Juniata Enlarged Ditch to reduce water loss through evaporation and seepage. The City estimates current water...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Bureau of Reclamation awarded High Country Conservation Center $471,466 under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) on July 22, 2025, to update regional water efficiency and conservation plans for the Blue River Watershed and four municipalities in Summit County, Colorado. The project, in partnership with the Town of Frisco and concluding March 31, 2028, addresses critical water supply challenges resulting...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Water Supply and Storage Company received $2.6 million in federal funding through the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507), administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation. The award, announced on November 7, 2025, funds the installation of three Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)-controlled check structures within the Larimer County Canal in Colorado. These...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Town of Erie received a $155,261 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) on July 15, 2025. The award funds water-wise landscaping improvements at the Leon A. Wurl Service Center, replacing existing turf on the north side of the facility with drought-resistant plant species, low-water-use grasses, and various mulch types. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Bureau of Reclamation awarded Learning By Doing, Inc. $179,972 under the Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CFDA 15.554) on November 18, 2025, for implementation through June 30, 2029. The project supports a collaborative, locally led watershed management initiative in Grand County, Colorado, focused on improving aquatic environments at the headwaters of the Colorado River. Key deliverables include public awareness and engagement activities; facilitation of...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Boulder Watershed Collective received a $1.29M 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), awarded November 19, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2030. The grant funds ecological restoration and habitat improvement activities across 181 acres of degraded aquatic and riparian habitat and 2.8 miles of wet meadow streams...
- The Town of Paonia, Colorado, has been awarded a $511,876 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 funding will support a holistic investigation to develop a water strategy that increases the town's drought resilience, mitigates wildfire hazards, and improves its water infrastructure. The project will analyze past trends and future water supply...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $228,085.72 Project Grant to the Town of Fraser, Colorado under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507). The grant will fund the installation of 380 advanced water meters and cellular endpoints to improve the town's water management capabilities. The project will enable real-time monitoring of water consumption, allow for the identification of leaks and excessive usage, and...
- 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...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded $400,000 to El Paso County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 on August 13, 2025, under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507). The project deliverable consists of upgrading 360 municipal water meters to advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) technology, representing the second phase of the District's broader meter modernization initiative....
The Town of Johnstown, Colorado received a $326,400 Project Grant from the Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507), awarded on April 1, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2027. The grant funds a comprehensive update to the Town's 2015 Water Master Strategy Plan designed to enhance water supply reliability and resiliency in response to rapid regional growth, drought conditions, and climate change impacts. Key deliverables include development and implementation of a public engagement plan; analysis of overall and seasonal water use trends; evaluation of current and long-term water supply needs; updates to the Town's hydraulic modeling infrastructure; completion of a rate and impact fee analysis; and identification and prioritization of construction projects. The project incorporates collaborative stakeholder outreach with multiple regional water entities, including the Consolidated Home Supply Ditch Reservoir Company, Little Thompson Water District, local fire departments, neighboring water districts, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. As a cost-shared funding initiative under WaterSMART, this award supports strategic water planning efforts that address water conservation, sustainability, and improved resource management in the western United States, consistent with the program's focus on helping communities mitigate water supply challenges through comprehensive planning and infrastructure development.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $163.2k | 7/24/25 |