Texas 1944 Water Treaty Grant

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$280M FY2026
$280M
FY25
$280M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

In partnership with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), USDA will compensate agriculture producers who have suffered losses due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water to the United States in accordance with the 1944 Water Treaty.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. State Government

Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)

Beneficiaries

  • Unrestricted by Entity Type
  • Unrestricted by Individual Type
  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government

Agriculture producers who have suffered losses due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water to the United States in accordance with 1944 Water Treaty.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

USDA will negotiate with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to establish the range of compensation for producer losses suffered due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water to the United States in accordance with the 1944 Water Treaty. Negotiations will also establish the procedures for application and distribution of funds to producers. Following award issuance, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will facilitate the receipt and processing of applications from eligible producers, and distribute compensation in accordance with the terms and conditions of the negotiated grant agreement.

Program details & compliance

Description

This program provides a block grant to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for the primary purpose of compensating agriculture producers who have suffered losses due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water to the United States in accordance with the 1944 Water Treaty.

Mission Categories

Primary: Production and Operation

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Assistance will be used by producers who suffered losses due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water to the United States in accordance with 1944 Water Treaty.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

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

Contacts

Kathy Sayers, Director, Safety Net Division
2027206825
1400 Independence Avenue., SW, Washington, DC 20250
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-03. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:36:56.