This grant is designed to help federally recognized tribes in the Colorado River Basin deal with drought. It provides funding for projects that reduce the impact of drought, improve water efficiency, and address water shortages. The maximum award per tribe is $1,000,000, and while cost-sharing is not required, it is encouraged.
Who it's for: This grant is for federally recognized tribes located within the Colorado River Basin. It aims to support projects that help these tribes manage drought conditions and improve water resource management.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a federally recognized tribe in the Colorado River Basin
- Proposing projects that do not align with the grant's objectives
- Submitting incomplete applications
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of federal recognition as a tribe
- Documentation of drought impacts
- Plans for increasing water efficiency
- Partnership agreements if applicable
- Budget outline
- Timeline for project implementation
- Letters of support or collaboration
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with federal priorities
- Consider cost-sharing to strengthen the application
- Projects must be within the Colorado River Basin
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are federally recognized tribes located within the Colorado River Basin. These tribes must propose projects that address drought impacts, improve water efficiency, or align with federal priorities. Private institutions of higher education and unrestricted entities are also mentioned as eligible applicant types, but the primary focus is on the tribes in the specified region.
Overview
This grant is for federally recognized tribes located within the Colorado River Basin. It aims to support projects that help these tribes manage drought conditions and improve water resource management.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a federally recognized tribe in the Colorado River Basin
- Proposing projects that do not align with the grant's objectives
- Submitting incomplete applications
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for projects that mitigate drought impacts, increase water delivery efficiency, reduce reliance on declining water sources, and address drinking water shortages. Projects should align with federal priorities.
Total Program Funding
$6,000,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 23, 2026(102 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 2, 2031
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Winter 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify federal recognition status
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Gather documentation on drought impacts
- Outline project budget and timeline
- Seek partnerships for cost-sharing
- Ensure project aligns with federal priorities
- Submit application by the deadline