# Lewis and Clark Rural Water System  (15.520)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/15-520-lewis-and-clark-rural-water-system/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Lewis and Clark Rural Water System  is run by Department of the Interior. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $256 million in 3 grants, about $85.5 million per award.

## Objectives

To provide safe and adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies, mitigation of wetland areas and water conservation for the Lewis and Clark Rural Water System member entities located in southeastern South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, and northwestern Iowa.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $17.4 million | 1 |
| 2022 | $42.7 million | 2 |
| 2023 | $83.2 million | 3 |
| 2024 | $92.1 million | 3 |
| 2025 | $21.0 million | 3 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark Regional Water System | South Dakota | $256 million |