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BIL Opportunity: Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects

  • Currently Closed

Open Date:

9/14/22

Close Date:

44904

Upcoming Milestones:

The Bureau of Reclamation hosted a webinar on June 2, 2022 to share information about how projects can become eligible to compete for funding and the feasibility study requirements. A subsequent  webinar was hosted on September 20, 2022 to share information about the published funding opportunity

Eligible Recipients:

  • Educational Institution
  • Local Government
  • Native/Tribal Entity
  • Non-profit
  • State Government

Program Purpose:

  • Other Infrastructure

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Funded by:

U.S. Department of the Interior

Overview

This funding opportunity supports the implementation of small surface storage, groundwater storage, and conveyance projects that will enhance water storage opportunities. Projects must have a storage capacity of not less than 2,000 acre-feet and not more than 30,000 acre-feet. Through this funding opportunity, Reclamation will provide financial assistance for projects that, when implemented, will increase water supply reliability, improve operational flexibility, and enhance climate resiliency of water and related infrastructure throughout the 17 western states, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Related Resources

BIL Funding for Water

Recording of White House webinar providing details on water programs within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook.

NEW BIL Resources for Drinking Water

This webpage features resources that can assist states and water systems with the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

NEW BIL Water Technical Assistance Page

Technical assistance to help communities identify drinking water, wastewater and/or stormwater infrastructure needs, plan for capital improvements, build capacity, and apply for a range of eligible projects.

Funding Details

Funding Source:
  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Funding Type:
Grant - match required
Total Amount Available:
$20000000
Limit per Applicant:
Estimated Awards:

Applicant Guidance

https://www.usbr.gov/smallstorage/

Contact Information

Please contact the Small Storage Program Team at [email protected]

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