Indian Tribal Water Resources Development, Management, and Protection
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Native American Affairs: Fiscal Year 2025 Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency Program Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 · up to $1M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.519 (USAspending.gov).
- Gila River Indian Community $83,160,497
- Tolowa Dee-Ni Nation $7,887,853
- San Juan River Dineh Water Users $4,835,391
- Navajo Tribal Utility Authority 2 awards $2,917,928
- The Klamath Tribes 2 awards $2,254,830
- Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe $1,999,401
- The Hoopa Valley Tribe $1,075,123
- Yurok Tribe $1,020,849
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
• Reclamation selected for award 18 projects, serving 17 Tribes totaling $6,244,389 in funding Through the FY 2024 Technical Assistance to Tribes Notice of Funding Opportunity.
• Reclamation selected for award $4,736,786 for Klamath River Basin Tribal projects to address drought related impacts to Tribal water and water related resources through the Klamath Basin Drought Resiliency and Tribal Ecosystem Restoration Program Regional Outreach Funding Opportunity.
• Reclamation funded $11,125,460 in Special Initiatives tribal proposals that help Tribes manage, protect and develop their water and water related resources.
• Reclamation provided $110,000 to help with the St. Mary’s Syphon flooding emergency response efforts supported by the Blackfeet Nation.
• As of FY 24, Reclamation has awarded, $87.8 million ($78 million to Title I Contracts and $9.8 million to Title IV Funding Agreements to 62 Tribes) to support Tribal self-determination actions; these contracts are multi-year with varying costs each fiscal year and some of these contracts utilize this assistance listing.
• Reclamation plans to select for award $7,000,000 in projects through the FY 2025 Technical Assistance to Tribes Notice of Funding Opportunity; the application period closes October 28, 2025.
• Reclamation plans to select for award up to $10,000,000 in Special Initiatives, Regional Outreach Funding Opportunities and Emergency funding for tribal water projects and activities.
Program Objective
To increase opportunities for federally recognized tribes to develop, manage, and protect their water and water related resources.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local governments
- Federally recognized tribes
- Native American organizations
Federally recognized Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, national Indian organizations, and tribal organizations, Native American Organizations pursuant to 25 USC 5304(e), that are located in the 17 western States identified in the Act of June 17, 1902, as amended; specifically, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Beneficiaries
- 20
- 5
- 9
Federally recognized Indian tribes in the 17 western states.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Bureau of Reclamation Native American Affairs Specialists in each Region will notify tribes when funds become available. They will also provide application packages and instructions, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications. A Funding Opportunity Announcement will also be posted on Grants.gov.
Award Procedure
All applications will be initially screened for eligibility and compliance with the requirements stated in the notification to tribes and the funding announcement. Applications passing this screening process will be forwarded for review by a proposal evaluation panel comprised of Bureau of Reclamation Native American Affairs Program managers who are knowledgeable in the program area. Applications will be reviewed against the proposal evaluation criteria, and any additional review factors, as stated in the funding announcement. Reclamation will notify successful applicants as soon as possible after proposals have been reviewed and approved for award. Reclamation anticipates that contracts will be awarded under the authority of PL 93-638 as amended in accordance with federal self-determination and self-governance policies. Tribes may also request to enter into financial assistance grants or cooperative agreements.
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Reclamation personnel listed as the point of contact in the funding announcement.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) through Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Programs, provides financial and technical assistance to federally recognized tribes in the 17 Western States. Through annual funding, Reclamation provides financial and technical assistance to federally recognized tribes for projects and activities that develop, manage, and protect their water and water related resources.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Increase opportunities for Indian tribes to develop, manage, and protect their water resources. Tribes may contract under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et. seq.) or enter into a financial assistance agreement as provided under the authority of 31 U.S.C. 63 et. seq.
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