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Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes

Federal Agency: Department of the Interior
Bureau or Office: Bureau of Reclamation

IRA Statutory Location: 80004

Program Description: To fund near-term drought relief actions to mitigate drought impacts for
Indian Tribes affected by the operation of a Bureau of Reclamation water project, including
water shortages, and to mitigate the loss of Tribal trust resources.

Funding Amount: $12,500,000

Period of Availability: To remain available through September 30, 2026.

Funding Mechanism: Grants or Cooperative Agreements, including but not limited to PL 93-
638 agreements.

New or Existing Program: New

Eligible Recipients: Tribes

Tribal Eligibility: Yes

Eligible Uses: To fund projects designed to mitigate near-term drought impacts for Indian Tribes
that are affected by the operation of a Bureau of Reclamation water project, including direct
financial assistance to address drinking water shortages and to mitigate the loss of Tribal
resources.

Cost Share Requirements: N/A

Formula Funding: No

SAM.gov Assistance Listing: 15.519

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