Indian Tribal Water Resources Development, Management, and Protection

To increase opportunities for federally recognized tribes to develop, manage, and protect their water and water related resources.

Federally recognized Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, national Indian organizations, and tribal organizations, Native American Organizations pursuant to 25 USC 5304(e), that are located in the 17 western States identified in the Act of June 17, 1902, as amended; specifically, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Proposed projects must be related to the development, management and protection of Indian tribal water resources.

Fiscal year 2025: Eligible activities may include, but are not limited to: Water need and water infrastructure assessments, Water management plans and studies, Short-term water quality or water measurement data collection and assessment to inform new management approaches, Training for Tribal staff and managers in areas of water resources� development, management and protection, Drilling domestic or stock watering wells, On-the-ground activities related to riparian and aquatic habitat with the goal to maintain or improve water quantity or water quality, Restoring wetlands, Controlling erosion, Stabilizing streambanks, and Constructing ponds. Developing water basin plans, Distinct, stand-alone water related activities that are part of a larger project. Proposals should meet one or more of the following objectives: Mitigate drought impacts, Increase drought resiliency, Reduce reliance on declining water sources, Increase the efficiency of water deliveries, Mitigate the loss of tribal water or water related resources, Address drinking water shortages or, Advance Presidential or Department of the Interior Priorities in these areas. Fiscal year 2026: Eligible activities may...