Project Grant R25AP00566
- This $10,000,000.00 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief program (CFDA 15.514) is designed to increase water management flexibility and drought resilience in California. The major components of the project include constructing 2 recharge basins, each with up to 2 recharge cells and levees, as well as installing monitoring wells, inlet and outlet structures on adjacent canals, and...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation has awarded a $4,598,053 Project Grant to the Southern San Joaquin Municipal Utility District (SSJMUD) under the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief program (CFDA 15.514). The grant will fund the construction of the Caratan Groundwater Recharge Facility, a 160-acre recharge basin located in Delano, CA that will provide an additional 5,560 acre-feet per year of groundwater recharge capacity. The project includes earthwork,...
- The Fresno Irrigation District (the District) received a $200,000 Project Grant award 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 provide financial incentives to landowners within the District's service area to install meters on 20 existing groundwater wells. This project will generate water use data from irrigation wells, enabling landowners to better manage...
- The Turlock Irrigation District will receive $7.93 million under a Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation's Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief program (CFDA 15.514) to construct a 38-acre regulating reservoir. The reservoir will capture operational spills from water delivery canals during periods of excess supply and return the stored flows to canals during times of water shortages. This project aims to improve water management of 10,000...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $8,328,146 Project Grant on March 14, 2025 to the Fresno Irrigation District under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507). This grant will fund a solar and water energy efficiency project, with a target completion date of June 30, 2026. The Fresno Irrigation District is a non-profit water management organization serving California's Central Valley, focusing on agricultural...
- The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District, a U.S. local government entity, has been awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation under the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief program (CFDA 15.514). The total project cost is $1,257,735. The grant will fund the construction of a 37-acre groundwater recharge basin and 1,050 linear feet of pipeline to connect the basin to the district's distribution system. The project aims to enhance drought...
- This $2,684,222 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief program (CFDA 15.514) will support the Cawelo Water District in Bakersfield, CA to enhance the region's drought resiliency and increase access to groundwater supplies. The key project components include the construction of a 33-acre-foot capacity reservoir and a 24-acre recharge facility, as well as the installation of a pipeline...
- The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District (SWID) in Kern County, California was awarded a $8,487,181 Project Grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief (CFDA 15.514) program on December 31, 2024. This funding will support the construction of a 112-acre groundwater recharge facility that will store uncontrolled flood water from the Kern River and Central Valley Project for later beneficial use. The project is expected to be completed by April 30, 2027...
- The Tulare Irrigation District in California was awarded a $520,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation under the Applied Science Grants program (CFDA 15.557) to develop an advanced online geographic information system (GIS) data management, modeling, and forecasting tool. This tool will elevate the efficiency of surface water and groundwater operations, enabling improved real-time water resource management in the region. The project aims to better...
- The Fresno Irrigation District was awarded a $997,300 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 March 5, 2025. The grant will fund a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) improvement project to enhance the district's water management infrastructure and capabilities. The project aims to support the district's water conservation, drought resilience,...
The Fresno Irrigation District (the District) received a $6,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief program (CFDA 15.514). The funding will support the District's efforts to expand an existing 24-acre groundwater recharge basin and construct an additional 20-acre basin. This project is expected to recharge approximately 792 acre-feet of flood and stormwater annually, which will help restore groundwater levels, mitigate land subsidence, and enhance regional water supply reliability in the District's service area within California's Central Valley. The project addresses critical water management challenges in a region heavily reliant on the San Joaquin and Kings Rivers, which have been severely impacted by recent droughts. The District's work is aligned with its Drought Management Plan and contributes to sustainable water management practices essential for the region's agricultural and economic stability.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $3.0m | 9/18/25 |