The Bureau of Reclamation’s Native American Affairs and International Affairs Office (NAIAO) is offering the Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes Grant. This grant, authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, is designed for federally recognized Indian Tribes in the 17 western states impacted by the operation of Reclamation water projects. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide near-term drought relief actions that mitigate immediate drought impacts and enhance tribal water security. Eligible proposals should focus on assisting Tribes to develop, manage, and protect their water and related resources. Key objectives include increasing drought resiliency, reducing reliance on declining water sources, improving water delivery efficiency, mitigating loss of Tribal trust resources, and addressing critical drinking water shortages caused by drought.
Opportunity ID: 359950
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00275 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Native American Affairs: Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Section 80004 |
| 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: | 15.519 — Indian Tribal Water Resources Development, Management, and Protection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 14, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MT, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 14, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 11, 2028 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Federally recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations as defined in 25 U.S.C. 5304.Located in the 17 Western States identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended and supplemented: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.To be considered for this program, applicants will meet all the following eligibility requirements:The Tribe must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe or Tribal organization, as defined in 25 U.S.C. Section 5304,The Tribe must be located in one or more of the 17 western states identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902 , as amended and supplemented, andThe proposed project must provide near-term drought relief actions to mitigate drought impacts for Indian Tribes that are impacted by the operation of a Reclamation water.Any applicant with an enacted Indian Water Rights Settlement, should identify the settlement in their application and might not be eligible for an award under this NOFO due to the uniqueness of each settlement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is authorized to provide emergency drought relief for Tribes through the Inflation Reduction Act (Act) of 2022. To provide drought relief to Tribes, Reclamation”s Native American Affairs and International Affairs Office (NAIAO) implements the Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes Program (Program).This NAIAO funding opportunity is for federally recognized Indian Tribes in the 17 western states. Activities funded through this Program must provide near-term drought relief actions that mitigate drought impacts for Tribes who are impacted by the operation of a Reclamation water project.The Program”s objectives are to assist eligible Tribes to develop, manage and protect their water and related resources to mitigate the adverse impacts of drought. To be consistent with the purposes of the Act, proposals should meet one or more of the following objectives:Mitigate drought impacts,Increase drought resiliency,Reduce reliance on declining water sources,Increase the efficiency of water deliveries,Mitigate the loss of water and related Tribal trust resources, orAddress drinking water shortages. |
| 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 |
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Related Documents
Folder 359950 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_R25AS00275_7.08.25.pdf
Folder 359950 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A – Budget_Detail_and_Narrative_template_v2025_March.pdf
Folder 359950 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B – Budget_Narrative_Guidance_v2025_March.pdf
Folder 359950 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> General NOFO FAQ.pdf
Folder 359950 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Submission Instructions & Tips.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.519 | R25AS00275 | Native American Affairs: Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Section 80004 | PKG00291150 | Jul 08, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359950 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
359950 SF424A-1.0.pdf
359950 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
359950 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
359950 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
359950 SF424B-1.1.pdf
359950 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
359950 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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