Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance, Inc.

Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance, Inc. is a minority-owned, non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, located in Mobridge, South Dakota. As a Native American and American Indian owned entity with federal tribal recognition, the organization focuses on supporting climate adaptation and resilience efforts for tribal communities, particularly in the North Central region. While specific details about the organization's founding and full mission are not provided, the available information suggests it serves as a critical intermediary between federal research centers, academic institutions, and federally recognized tribal nations to address environmental and climate-related challenges.

The organization has been awarded federal grants primarily focused on climate adaptation, water resource management, and capacity building for tribal communities. Its primary federal grant award (A22AC00055) was a cooperative agreement aimed at providing climate adaptation services across 32 federally recognized tribes, with objectives including outreach, education, strategic networking, and professional development. Recent sub-grant awards demonstrate the organization's specialized work, such as a project with the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology on building adaptive capacity in tribal communities along the Missouri River, and a collaborative research initiative with the University of Colorado to conduct comprehensive water management needs assessments. These projects involve detailed data collection, including document reviews, interviews with tribal managers and leaders, and surveys to understand water management challenges in the context of climate change, with the ultimate goal of informing research, developing tools, and supporting tribal partners in adapting to environmental shifts.