Division of Water and Power — Bureau of Indian Affairs funding opportunity
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Division of Water and Power

Our Mission The mission of the Division of Water and Power (DWP) is to promote self-determination, economic opportunities, and public safety through the sound management of irrigation, dam and power facilities owned by B...

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Deadline Rolling Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open
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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Deadline: Rolling — applications accepted any time.
  • Issued by: Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
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  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Rolling.

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About this opportunity

Our Mission The mission of the Division of Water and Power (DWP) is to promote self-determination, economic opportunities, and public safety through the sound management of irrigation, dam and power facilities owned by Bureau of Indian Affairs. DWP’s mission also includes the protection of Indian water rights, water development projects, litigation support and attorney’s fees as well as the Bureau’s responsibilities under the Federal Power Act in re-licensing hydropower projects that affect Indian trust resources. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law The 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) makes more than $13 billion of investments in Tribal communities through different federal agencies and programs, including approximately $40 million in new funding for dam projects for FY22 through FY26. Visit the Bureau of Indian Affairs Bipartisan Infrastructure Law page to learn more about BIL-funded projects and programs. Who We Serve DWP supports Tribal governments and BIA Regional Offices to manage their power facilities by: Assisting Tribes in the management of water resources through modeling. Coordinating the transfer of rehabilitation of power facilities to interested water user associations, where appropriate. Fostering consultation among local organizations related to water emergency management activities to offer quality services and improved accountability. retaining highly qualified personnel to rehabilitate DWP power irrigation systems. Services We Provide Top Irrigation Safety of Dams Routine Activities Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act Hydropower Compliance Program More Resources Power Utilities About the Division of Water and Power With a central office located in includes three branches: the Branch of Irrigation and Power, Branch of Safety of Dams and Branch of Water Resources. Through the Branch of Irrigation and Power DWP provides technical assistance to DWP power projects and authorized irrigation projects. DWP also distributes appropriated program funds and provides customer billing and collection for BIA-owned irrigation projects. The Branch of Safety of Dams carries out dam safety activities, which include risk management, emergency management, inspections and evaluations, maintenance and repairs, and dam security, for dams under the BIA’s administration to maintain them in satisfactory condition on a long-term basis and to allow continued access to the beneficial uses these dams provide. The Branch of Water Resources serves as the DWP Division Chief’s liaison to BIA Regional Offices, local BIA agencies, and Tribal governments on issues involving water rights and negotiations, pre-development and water management, attorney fees, litigation support and water program evaluation.

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Geographic eligibility

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
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  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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