The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation is seeking applications for the Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program). This program provides cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of small surface water and groundwater storage projects in the Western United States. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal governments, and non-profit organizations. Projects must meet criteria such as adding at least 200 acre-feet of storage capacity and increasing water supply yield. There are two application submission periods - the first closes on December 12, 2024 and the second on July 15, 2025. Successful applicants will be required to provide at least 75% of the total project cost as non-Federal cost share.
Approximately $43.5 million in funding is available, with individual awards capped at $30 million. This funding opportunity is authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and aims to increase water supply reliability and resilience, especially for disadvantaged communities. The program is focused on enhancing water infrastructure in the Western United States through projects that develop, plan, design, and construct small surface water and groundwater storage facilities.
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