R25AS00392: Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Reclamation notices from 2024.
Bureau of Reclamation offered grants of up to $30.0 million to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $43.5 million in total. Applications closed on February 4, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 3, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$30.0 million
- Total funding$43.5 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| R25AS00270 | July 17, 2025 | Closed April 17, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 4, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 4, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Joint powers authorities organized persuant to state law.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects awards averaged $9.0 million; this notice allows up to $30.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice.
Who has won Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (15.074) awarded $54.3 million across 6 grant awards, an average of $9.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Irrigation District | California | 1 | $16.5 million |
| Washington County Water Conservancy District | Utah | 1 | $11.6 million |
| Rancho California Water District | California | 1 | $8.9 million |
| Groundwater Banking Joint Powers Authority | California | 1 | $8.5 million |
| San Benito County Water District | California | 1 | $6.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is R25AS00392 still open?
No. It closed on February 4, 2025.
Who can apply for Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)?
Bureau of Reclamation accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)?
Closed February 4, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $30.0 million each. About $43.5 million in total.
Who has won Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Imperial Irrigation District, Washington County Water Conservancy District, Rancho California Water District. The program made 6 awards worth $54.3 million in that time.
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