Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Awards will be made to investigate and identify opportunities to improve the supply of water in the program area identified as the counties in the State of Texas in the Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Area known as Region “M” as designated by the Texas Water Development Board; and the counties of Hudspeth and El Paso, Texas. The program includes the review of studies and planning reports, conduct of or participation in funding engineering work, infrastructure construction, and improvements for the purpose of conserving and transporting raw water.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Specialized groups
The State of Texas, water users in the program area, specified irrigation districts, and other non-Federal entities.
Beneficiaries
- 13
- 4
The general public located in the state of Texas.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Scopes of Work are provided to the Bureau of Reclamation for annual award and funding.
Award Procedure
Specific recipients are identified in the authorizing legislation.
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project.
Program details & compliance
Description
Planning and construction of authorized water delivery efficiency improvements projects to modernize irrigation districts in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas along the U.S. – Mexico border.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Cost ceilings of $8,000,000 for conservation and improvements (section 3(g)) and $47,000,000 for construction (section 4(c)). Reclamation's Missouri Basin Region will enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Texas, water users in the program area, specified irrigation districts, and other non Federal entities to carry out the project if the Secretary of the Interior determines such agreements would be cost-effective and efficient. A substantial portion of this program is directed toward funding 19 construction projects specifically identified in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Act, as amended.
Matching Requirements
The non-Federal share of total project costs shall be 50 percent. Not more than 40 percent of the project costs may be paid by the State. The remainder of the non-Federal share may include in-kind contributions of goods and services, and the actual funds previously spent on feasibility and engineering studies. Awarded agreements must contain a commitment by the non-Federal project sponsors to fund their proportionate share of the project's construction costs on an annual basis. (Public Law 106- 576, Section 4(b), as amended).
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements