Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects

Objective

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58, established the Small Water Storage and Groundwater Grant Program to enhance water storage opportunities. It provides up to the lesser of 25 percent, or $30 million, for the cost of planning, design, and construction of small water storage projects that, when implemented, will increase water supply reliability, improve operational flexibility, and enhance resiliency of water and related infrastructure throughout the 17 western states, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Who Can Apply

• Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)
• Other public institution/organization
• State
• Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals

Eligible recipients of the Small Storage Program funding are identified under the 1902 Act and include State, regional, or local authorities; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; or other entities such as a water conservation or conservancy district, wastewater district, rural water district, located in the 17 western United States (Reclamation State) as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended or Alaska or Hawaii.

Who Benefits

• State
• Local
• Other public institution/organization
• Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments
• Native American Organizations

State, Local, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Native American Organizations.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants

Program Contact

aolah@usbr.gov
303-445-3240