The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, is offering this grant to enhance water storage opportunities, particularly in the Western United States. This Small Storage Program provides cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and construction of small surface water and groundwater storage projects. Enacted under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this grant aims to stretch scarce water supplies, avoid conflicts, and increase water management flexibility. These projects will provide communities with reliable water sources, improve water quality, and enhance ecosystem benefits. This initiative supports climate change resilience and advances equity by improving access to essential water infrastructure.
Opportunity ID: 350235
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R24AS00010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.074 — Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Joint powers authorities organized persuant to state law. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, administers the Small Surface and Groundwater Storage Program (Small Storage Program) to promote Federal assistance to enhance water storage opportunities for future generations in support of the Department’s priorities. Reclamation leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to support stakeholder efforts to stretch scarce water supplies and avoid conflicts over water.Congress enacted the BIL on November 15, 2021. Title IX—Western Water Infrastructure was enacted to address water storage infrastructure that is critical to the Nation’s economic growth, health, and competitiveness. Section 40903 authorizes Reclamation to provide funding for small surface water storage and groundwater storage projects.Surface water and groundwater storage are essential tools in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Water storage projects enhance and make more reliable municipal and irrigation water supplies as well as provide opportunities to enhance groundwater management abilities and to provide water quality improvements and ecosystem benefits. These projects will provide Western communities with new sources of water and increase water management flexibility, making water supply more reliable. Water storage projects help water managers increase resilience to climate change and are directly aligned with Executive Order (EO) 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, see https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/27/executive-order-on-tackling-the-climate-crisis-at-home-and-abroad. Further, EO 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, calls on agencies to advance equity through identifying and addressing barriers to equal opportunities across policies and programs, including grant opportunities. Water storage projects are an important part of Reclamation and the Department’s priorities.The objective of this NOFO is to invite sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage projects (projects) to request cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of those projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christina Munoz
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| updated awarding officer email address | Sep 18, 2023 | |
| Sep 18, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R24AS00010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.074 — Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Joint powers authorities organized persuant to state law. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, administers the Small Surface and Groundwater Storage Program (Small Storage Program) to promote Federal assistance to enhance water storage opportunities for future generations in support of the Department’s priorities. Reclamation leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to support stakeholder efforts to stretch scarce water supplies and avoid conflicts over water.Congress enacted the BIL on November 15, 2021. Title IX—Western Water Infrastructure was enacted to address water storage infrastructure that is critical to the Nation’s economic growth, health, and competitiveness. Section 40903 authorizes Reclamation to provide funding for small surface water storage and groundwater storage projects.Surface water and groundwater storage are essential tools in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Water storage projects enhance and make more reliable municipal and irrigation water supplies as well as provide opportunities to enhance groundwater management abilities and to provide water quality improvements and ecosystem benefits. These projects will provide Western communities with new sources of water and increase water management flexibility, making water supply more reliable. Water storage projects help water managers increase resilience to climate change and are directly aligned with Executive Order (EO) 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, see https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/27/executive-order-on-tackling-the-climate-crisis-at-home-and-abroad. Further, EO 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, calls on agencies to advance equity through identifying and addressing barriers to equal opportunities across policies and programs, including grant opportunities. Water storage projects are an important part of Reclamation and the Department’s priorities.The objective of this NOFO is to invite sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage projects (projects) to request cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of those projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christina Munoz
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R24AS00010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.074 — Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Joint powers authorities organized persuant to state law. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, administers the Small Surface and Groundwater Storage Program (Small Storage Program) to promote Federal assistance to enhance water storage opportunities for future generations in support of the Department’s priorities. Reclamation leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to support stakeholder efforts to stretch scarce water supplies and avoid conflicts over water.Congress enacted the BIL on November 15, 2021. Title IX—Western Water Infrastructure was enacted to address water storage infrastructure that is critical to the Nation’s economic growth, health, and competitiveness. Section 40903 authorizes Reclamation to provide funding for small surface water storage and groundwater storage projects.Surface water and groundwater storage are essential tools in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Water storage projects enhance and make more reliable municipal and irrigation water supplies as well as provide opportunities to enhance groundwater management abilities and to provide water quality improvements and ecosystem benefits. These projects will provide Western communities with new sources of water and increase water management flexibility, making water supply more reliable. Water storage projects help water managers increase resilience to climate change and are directly aligned with Executive Order (EO) 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, see https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/27/executive-order-on-tackling-the-climate-crisis-at-home-and-abroad. Further, EO 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, calls on agencies to advance equity through identifying and addressing barriers to equal opportunities across policies and programs, including grant opportunities. Water storage projects are an important part of Reclamation and the Department’s priorities.The objective of this NOFO is to invite sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage projects (projects) to request cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of those projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christina Munoz
cmunoz@usbr.gov Email:cmunoz@usbr.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 350235 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Reclamation Notice of Funding Opportunity Small Storage R24AS00010.pdf
Folder 350235 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> NOFO Frequently Asked Questions.pdf
Folder 350235 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B – Budget Narrative Guidance v.1 (2).pdf
Folder 350235 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A – Budget Detail and Narrative template v.1 (2).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christina Munoz bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email: bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.074 | R24AS00010 | Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects | PKG00283180 | Sep 18, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350235 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350235 SF424D-1.1.pdf
350235 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350235 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350235 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350235 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350235 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350235 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
350235 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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