Dry Prairie Rural Water Authority

Dry Prairie Rural Water Authority is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards since August 8, 2006. It primarily provides water infrastructure development and management services to rural areas in Montana. The authority focuses on developing safe and adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies for citizens in Roosevelt, Sheridan, Daniels, and Valley Counties outside the Fort Peck Reservation. As a recipient of both federal contracts and grants, Dry Prairie Rural Water Authority plays a crucial role in ensuring access to clean water for local populations through various water-related projects.

In terms of federal contracts, Dry Prairie Rural Water Authority has recently been awarded a firm fixed price purchase order by the Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service. This $6,200 contract, awarded on January 8, 2024, is for the Medicine Lake-Livestock Water Hookups project. The scope of work involves installing water hookups for livestock near Medicine Lake, Montana, with a completion date set for December 31, 2025. This project aligns with the Fish and Wildlife Service's efforts to support wildlife and habitat conservation by improving access to water for livestock in the area surrounding Medicine Lake. The contract was awarded without any set-aside designation.

Regarding federal grants, Dry Prairie Rural Water Authority has received significant funding through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation. On September 14, 2023, the authority was awarded $60,661,618 under the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System program (CFDA 15.516). This multi-year grant, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026, supports the design and construction of the Dry Prairie Rural Water Supply System. The project aims to develop safe and adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies for citizens in multiple counties outside the Fort Peck Reservation. Additionally, Dry Prairie Rural Water Authority has been involved in sub-grant activities, such as constructing an office and shop operations and maintenance building, as part of a sub-award from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. These grant-funded projects demonstrate the authority's commitment to improving water infrastructure and access to clean water in rural Montana communities.