# Garrison Diversion Unit (15.518)

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Garrison Diversion Unit is run by Department of the Interior. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $116 million in 8 grants, about $14.5 million per award.

## Objectives

To meet the water needs within the State of North Dakota by providing funds on a non-reimbursable basis for the planning and construction of a multi-purpose water resource development project within the State of North Dakota for irrigation; municipal, rural, and industrial water; fish, wildlife, and other natural resource conservation and development; recreation; flood control; augmented stream flows; ground water recharge; and other project purposes.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $25.9 million | 4 |
| 2022 | $23.4 million | 3 |
| 2023 | $50.3 million | 6 |
| 2024 | $13.7 million | 6 |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 4 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garrison Diversion Conservancy District | North Dakota | $103 million |
| Department of Game & Fish North Dakota | North Dakota | $5.9 million |
| North Dakota Natural Resources Trust Inc | North Dakota | $5.1 million |
| North Dakota Department of Water Resources | North Dakota | $2.4 million |