Navajo-Gallup Water Supply
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Under the Agreement with the Navajo Nation for work on the Cutter Lateral, there was no construction work in progress, but rather design work continued for the Reach 24.1-Lybrook Connection. This Agreement and its work expired 12/31/2023 and is in the process of being closed-out.
Under the Agreement with the Navajo Nation for work on the Crownpoint and Window Rock Laterals, there was no construction work in progress. Contract award for Reach 10.1 construction remains delayed in FY2024. Various stages of design, engineering, right-of-way, environmental and cultural compliance work are continuing for; R10.2, 10.3, and 12.3. The scope of work for R24.1-Lybrook Connection is expected to be transferred and added to this Agreement.
Under the Agreement with the Navajo Nation for work on the Crownpoint and Window Rock Laterals, Reach 10.1.1 construction work began in February 2025. Contract award for Reach 10.2.1 is expected by end of year 2025. Various stages of design, engineering, right-of-way, environmental and cultural compliance work are continuing for Reaches; 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and 12.3. The scope of work for Reach 24.1-Lybrook Connection has been recently added to this Agreement.
Program Objective
To provide financial assistance to design and construct portions of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (Project).
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local governments
- For-profit organizations
- Private nonprofits
- Native American organizations
Native American Organization (Navajo Nation)
Local governments (City of Gallup New Mexico)
Profit organization(s)
Private nonprofit institution(s)/organization(s)
Beneficiaries
- 5
- 9
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government (Navajo Nation)
Local Governments (City of Gallup New Mexico)
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Funding opportunity announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, SF-424 forms and any other forms to be used to submit application information, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov.
Award Procedure
Reclamation has awarded, on a non-competitive basis, four (4) agreements: one (1) with the City of Gallup and three (3) with the Navajo Nation.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Financial Assistance Agreements to both the City of Gallup and Navajo Nation to design and construct portions of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP).
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The Project is the cornerstone of San Juan River Basin in New Mexico Navajo Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement. In general, financial assistance may be provided to profit or non-profit entities to design and construct portions of the Project. Specifically, financial assistance may be provided to the Navajo Nation (Nation) and City of Gallup, New Mexico (City) to design and construct portions of the Project to provide water deliveries to Navajo and City water distribution systems. Financial assistance may be specifically directed to the Nation and City because they are uniquely qualified to perform the design and construction work; will own and operate Project facilities; and, legislative authority exists to provide this financial assistance to the Nation and City.
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