Native American Affairs: Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Section 80004
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- R25AS00275
- Agency
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Bureau of Reclamation
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $2,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Grant
- Category
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- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Points of contact
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- Christina Munoz bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Reclamation's Native American Affairs Office is seeking proposals from federally recognized Indian Tribes in 17 western states for emergency drought relief projects through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The program aims to provide near-term drought mitigation actions that address critical water resource challenges, with specific objectives including increasing drought resiliency, reducing reliance on declining water sources, improving water delivery efficiency, and addressing drinking water shortages. Eligible applicants must be tribal governments located in states such as Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, and others within the western region. Proposals will be evaluated based on their ability to effectively mitigate drought impacts and provide tangible benefits to tribal communities affected by Reclamation water projects. The application deadline is October 14, 2025, with a required submission by 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time, and an anticipated project start date of March 10, 2026.
The funding opportunity offers a total program budget of $9 million, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $2,000,000. Selected projects will be funded through cooperative agreements or grants, with a project period extending from March 10, 2026, to March 10, 2028. The Bureau of Reclamation will maintain substantial involvement in the selected projects, ensuring alignment with the program's drought relief objectives. Successful applicants must complete required system registrations, including SAM.gov and Grants.gov, and comply with federal reporting and compliance requirements. The program is specifically designed to support tribal water resource development, management, and protection efforts in the designated western states.
Synopsis
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is authorized to provide emergency drought relief for Tribes through the Inflation Reduction Act (Act) of 2022. To provide drought relief to Tribes, Reclamation"s Native American Affairs and International Affairs Office (NAIAO) implements the Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes Program (Program).This NAIAO funding opportunity is for federally recognized Indian Tribes in the 17 western states. Activities funded through this Program must provide near-term drought relief actions that mitigate drought impacts for Tribes who are impacted by the operation of a Reclamation water project.The Program"s objectives are to assist eligible Tribes to develop, manage and protect their water and related resources to mitigate the adverse impacts of drought. To be consistent with the purposes of the Act, proposals should meet one or more of the following objectives:Mitigate drought impacts,Increase drought resiliency,Reduce reliance on declining water sources,Increase the efficiency of water deliveries,Mitigate the loss of water and related Tribal trust resources, orAddress drinking water shortages.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Submission Instructions & Tips.pdf | ||
| General NOFO FAQ.pdf | ||
| Attachment B - Budget_Narrative_Guidance_v2025_March.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment A - Budget_Detail_and_Narrative_template_v2025_March.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Foa_Content_of_R25AS00275_7.08.25.pdf |
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