This grant, typically known as the Small Storage Program, is designed to support initiatives focused on developing and enhancing small-scale surface water and groundwater storage projects. The primary objective is to promote sustainable water resource management, improve water availability, and enhance community resilience through efficient storage solutions. However, applicants should be aware that this Notice of Funding Opportunity, including its original closing date of February 4, 2025, is currently paused and under comprehensive review until further notice. Prospective applicants are advised to monitor official channels for updates regarding the program’s re-opening and revised application guidelines, as the department aims to resume offering this vital support.
Opportunity ID: 356327
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00392 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program) |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 12, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MDT, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 04, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MDT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $43,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Joint powers authorities organized persuant to state law. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: |
This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Devin Baez
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice. | Feb 03, 2025 | |
| Application period number two | Sep 04, 2024 | |
| Sep 04, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00392 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program) |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 12, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MDT, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 04, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MDT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $43,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Joint powers authorities organized persuant to state law. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: |
This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Devin Baez
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00392 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program) |
| 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 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MDT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $43,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| 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, with Title IX—Western Water Infrastructure to address water storage infrastructure 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.Water storage projects are an important part of Reclamation and the Department’s priorities. Surface water and groundwater storage are essential tools in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Water storage projects enhance and increase the reliability of municipal and irrigation water supplies, provide opportunities to enhance groundwater management and provide water quality improvements and ecosystem benefits. These projects will provide Western communities with new sources of water and increase water management flexibility. 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. 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. The Small Storage Program will advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s Justice40 Initiative. Established by EO 14008, the Justice 40 Initiative establishes a goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain Federal investments, such as climate, clean energy, and other areas, flow to disadvantaged communities.1The objective of this NOFO is to invite sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage 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:
Weakland, Edmund (Ned)
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00392 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program) |
| 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 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 12, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MDT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $43,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| 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, with Title IX—Western Water Infrastructure to address water storage infrastructure 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.Water storage projects are an important part of Reclamation and the Department’s priorities. Surface water and groundwater storage are essential tools in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Water storage projects enhance and increase the reliability of municipal and irrigation water supplies, provide opportunities to enhance groundwater management and provide water quality improvements and ecosystem benefits. These projects will provide Western communities with new sources of water and increase water management flexibility. 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. 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. The Small Storage Program will advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s Justice40 Initiative. Established by EO 14008, the Justice 40 Initiative establishes a goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain Federal investments, such as climate, clean energy, and other areas, flow to disadvantaged communities.1The objective of this NOFO is to invite sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage 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:
Weakland, Edmund (Ned)
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 356327 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOFO PAUSE.pdf
Folder 356327 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B – Budget Narrative Guidance v.1.pdf
Folder 356327 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> General NOFO FAQ.pdf
Folder 356327 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A – Budget Detail and Narrative template v.1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Devin Baez 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 | R25AS00392 | Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program) | PKG00287846 | Sep 04, 2024 | Feb 04, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356327 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
356327 SF424A-1.0.pdf
356327 SF424B-1.1.pdf
356327 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
356327 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
356327 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
356327 SF424D-1.1.pdf
356327 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
356327 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
356327 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
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