Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, or Replacement of Carey Act Dams

Objective

Section 40904(b) of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, authorized the Secretary of the Interior to fund the rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement of a dam in which construction began on or after January 1, 1905, developed pursuant to the Carey Act (43 U.S.C. 641). To be eligible for funding, the Governor of the State in which the dam is located must determine that the dam has reached its useful life and poses significant health and safety concerns; and request Federal support. The rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement, engineering, and permitting costs of the dam must exceed $50,000,000.

Who Can Apply

• State

A Governor or state agency under the authority of a Governor in which the Carey Act Dam is located, pursuant to section 40904(b)(3) of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Who Benefits

• State
• Local
• Public nonprofit institution/organization
• Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments
• Individual/Family
• Anyone/general public

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)

Program Contact

jljackson@usbr.gov
3034452712