Deadline: April 17, 2026
Award Amount: Up to $30,000,000
Match: Yes
Eligible Entities: State, City, Township, County or Tribal Governments
Description: The Bureau of Reclamation administers the Small Surface and Groundwater Storage Program to support the development of small water storage projects that enhance long-term water availability in the 17 western states, Alaska, and Hawaii. Funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021), the program provides up to a 25% federal cost-share for the planning, design, or construction of surface and groundwater storage projects with capacities between 200 and 30,000 acre-feet. The program aims to help communities stretch limited water supplies, reduce conflicts, and improve water reliability by supporting projects that increase storage, improve water management flexibility, and deliver multiple benefits such as groundwater recharge, water quality improvements, and ecosystem health.