Rural Water Supply Program
The Rural Water Supply Program is a program that Reclamation is developing pursuant to the Rural Water Supply Act of 2006, Public Law 109-451. The Act authorized Reclamation to establish a program to work with rural communities, including tribes, throughout the 17 western states to assess potable water supply needs and to identify options to address those needs through appraisal investigations and feasibility studies. Reclamation's FY 2013 budget seeks $69.6 Million for Rural Water Supply Program - (Feb. 13, 2012) President Obama's FY 2013 budget request for Reclamation's Rural Water Program seeks $69.6 million in funding for Reclamation's seven ongoing authorized rural water projects. This includes $18 million for operation and maintenance of tribal features for two projects - the Mni Wiconi and Garrison Diversion Unit — and $51.6 million in construction funding combined for the seven projects. Additional $30 Million Provided for Six Rural Water Projects - (Feb. 8, 2012) Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced $30 million in funding for rural water construction projects to help advance six infrastructure projects that will deliver clean, reliable drinking water to remote areas. More... Reclamation Announces Five Rural Water Supply Program Appraisal Reports - Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael L. Connor has released five appraisal reports for projects in Colorado, Montana, Nebraska and South Dakota under the Rural Water Supply Program. These appraisal reports are the first to reach this step in the program and indicate that there are potentially viable water supply options in rural communities that warrant a more detailed investigation through a feasibility study. More... | Read the Federal Register Notice Reclamation Awards $2.3 Million to Study Eight Rural Water Supply Projects in Six Western States - Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael L. Connor announced the selection of three feasibility studies and five appraisal investigations with the goal of improving water supplies for rural communities in six western states. The eight awards, totaling $2.3 million, will help these towns and Tribal communities explore options to help meet their future water needs. More...
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General InformationFunding Opportunity AnnouncementThe Rural Water FOA for FY2011 was posted to www.grants.gov on December 8, 2010 and statements of interest from applicants wanting to conduct an appraisal investigation are due to Reclamation by January 31, 2011. If it is determined that you meet the eligibility and prioritization criteria, you will be asked to submit a full proposal. Full proposals were due by April 5, 2011, at 4 P.M. M.D.T. Supplemental Instructions. Interim Final RuleThe interim final rule which establishes the criteria for the Rural Water Supply Program was published on November 17, 2008. Read the Rule in HTML, PDF. More... Email ListSign up to receive Rural Water Supply Program updates and announcements by email. Simply send a blank email to Join-ruralwater@listserver.usbr.gov. |
Last updated: 2/15/12