Native American Affairs: Fiscal Year 2025 Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency Program
This grant offers up to $1 million per tribe for federally recognized Colorado River Basin tribes to fund projects that improve drought resilience, water efficiency, and address water shortages in line with federal priorities.
Funder: Bureau of Reclamation
Due Dates: September 23, 2026 (Final application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 per award; $50,000 minimum; ~$6,000,000 total program funding; 10 awards expected; up to 5 years per project.
Summary: Supports drought relief and resiliency projects for designated Colorado River Basin federally recognized tribes to mitigate adverse drought impacts.
Key Information: No cost share required; only specified Basin tribes are eligible; projects must directly address drought in the Colorado River Basin.
Description
This funding opportunity provides financial support for drought relief and resiliency projects benefiting federally recognized tribes within the Colorado River Basin. The program aims to advance the development, management, and protection of tribal water and related resources by supporting projects that mitigate drought impacts, enhance drought resiliency, reduce reliance on declining water sources, increase water delivery efficiency, address drinking water shortages, and support Department of the Interior priorities in the Basin. The program is administered by the Bureau of Reclamation's Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program (NAA/TAP).
