Water Storage Enhancement
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Section 4007 of Public Law 114-322, also known as The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act allows the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate and enter into an agreement on behalf of the United States for the design, study and construction or expansion of federally owned or State-led water storage project. The Secretary may participate in a federally owned storage project “in an amount equal to not more than 50 percent of the total cost of the federally owned storage project,” (4007(b)(2)) and may participate in a State-led storage project “in an amount equal to not more than 25 percent of the total cost of the State-led storage project” (4007(c)(1)). In return for this cost-share, “at least a proportional share of the project benefits are the Federal benefits, including water supplies dedicated to specific purposes such as environmental enhancement and wildlife refuges” (4007(c)(2)(C)). To be eligible for funding, the Secretary of the Interior must have determined the project to be feasible before January 1, 2021.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
Any State, department, agency, or subdivision of a State, or any public agency organized pursuant to State law.
Beneficiaries
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Water users, including municipal, industrial, agricultural, and environmental that benefit from the additional water storage.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicant must submit all applicable SF-424 forms; and a statement of work separating the work into major tasks, level of cooperation with parties involved, and how the subject proposal will provide the outcome sought.
Award Procedure
Maximum funding amount is dependent upon the approved allocation of appropriations from Congress.
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project or activity.
Program details & compliance
Description
Section 4007 of the WIIN Act allows for the design, study, and construction or expansion of a federally owned or State-led storage project.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The WIIN Act Section 4007(b) allows the Secretary to participate in federally owned storage projects in a Reclamation State to which the United States holds title and that was authorized to be constructed, operated and maintained pursuant to reclamation laws.
The WIIN Act Section 4007(c) allows the Secretary to participate in State-led water storage projects that are constructed, operated, and maintained by a State agency or agency organized pursuant to State law and provide a benefit in meeting any obligation under Federal law, including regulations.
Required Documentation
To be eligible to receive funding for construction activities, a water storage project must be specifically authorized under the amendments in section 4007 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act and the Secretary of the Interior must have determined the project to be feasible before January 1, 2021.
Reclamation will proceed with expenditure of construction funding once a project has been found feasible, a cost sharing agreement has been signed with a non-Federal partner for a construction project, all appropriate regulatory and contractual requirements have been met, and the project has been named in appropriations legislation.
These include: (1) a finding that the feasibility study meets the requirements the of WIIN Act; (2) complete compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and other environmental clearances; (3) a financial feasibility determination; (4) an executed cooperative agreement for financial assistance, and (5) appropriate contracts to ensure Federal benefits will be realized in accordance with the WIIN Act. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
The Secretary may participate in a federally owned storage project “in an amount equal to not more than 50 percent of the total cost of the federally owned storage project,” (4007(b)(2)) and may participate in a State-led storage project “in an amount equal to not more than 25 percent of the total cost of the State-led storage project” (4007(c)(1)). The Federal share of the costs of a project or activity carried out under this Program may vary dependent upon activity and authority. Costs of operation, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of facilities shall be a non-federal responsibility.
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