This grant is for the critical purpose of providing emergency drought relief to Native American Tribes across the nation. Funded through Section 80004 of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the initiative aims to support tribal communities in addressing the devastating impacts of prolonged drought conditions. The program is designed to facilitate robust efforts in water conservation, resource management, and infrastructure development, helping tribes build resilience against future climate challenges and safeguard essential traditional practices. This funding is crucial for maintaining sustainable livelihoods and protecting the health and well-being of tribal members affected by water scarcity. Please be advised that this Notice of Funding Opportunity is currently paused and undergoing review; further information will be provided.
Opportunity ID: 357871
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00023 |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 04, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 07, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MT, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 04, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 06, 2025 |
| 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: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Per Executive Order M-25-11, the announcement is closed. | Feb 04, 2025 | |
| Per Executive Order M-11-25, the announcement is closed. | Dec 20, 2024 | |
| Dec 20, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00023 |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 04, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 07, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MT, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 04, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 06, 2025 |
| 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: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice. |
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: | R25AS00023 |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 04, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 06, 2025 |
| 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: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice. |
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 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00023 |
| 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: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 07, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 06, 2025 |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 357871 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOFO – R25AS00023 – NAA FY25 Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes.pdf
Folder 357871 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B – Budget Narrative Guidance v.1.pdf
Folder 357871 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Submission Instructions & Tips.pdf
Folder 357871 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> General NOFO FAQ.pdf
Folder 357871 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.519 | R25AS00023 | Native American Affairs: Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Section 80004 | PKG00289789 | Dec 20, 2024 | Feb 04, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357871 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
357871 SF424A-1.0.pdf
357871 SF424B-1.1.pdf
357871 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
357871 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
357871 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
357871 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
357871 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
357871 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf