WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2025
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Eligible Recipients:
- Local Governments
- Native/Tribal Entities
- Non-profits
- Public Utility Entities
- Small Businesses
- State Governments
Program Purpose:
- Other Infrastructure
Reserved for Energy
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Overview
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) Program provides a framework for Federal leadership and assistance to stretch and secure water supplies for future generations in support of the Department’s priorities. Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and local entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply reliability through investments in existing infrastructure and attention to local water conflicts. WaterSMART Drought Response Program supports a proactive approach to drought by providing financial assistance to develop and update comprehensive drought plans (Drought Contingency Planning) and implement projects that will build long-term resilience to drought (Drought Resiliency Projects).
Related Resources
Additional information is available on the Resources page.Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
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Contact Information
Ned Weakland
Email: [email protected]