# Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (15.074)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/15-074-small-surface-water-and-groundwater-storage-projects/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects is run by Department of the Interior. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $54.3 million in 6 grants, about $9.0 million per award.

## Objectives

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58, established the Small Water Storage and Groundwater Grant Program to enhance water storage opportunities. It provides up to the lesser of 25 percent, or $30 million, for the cost of planning, design, and construction of small water storage projects that, when implemented, will increase water supply reliability, improve operational flexibility, and enhance resiliency of water and related infrastructure throughout the 17 western states, Alaska, and Hawaii.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
| 2024 | $47.8 million | 5 |
| 2025 | $6.5 million | 1 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Irrigation District | California | $16.5 million |
| Washington County Water Conservancy District | Utah | $11.6 million |
| Rancho California Water District | California | $8.9 million |
| Groundwater Banking Joint Powers Authority | California | $8.5 million |
| San Benito County Water District | California | $6.5 million |
| Del Puerto Water District | California | $2.3 million |