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CFDA 15.572: Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program

The objective of the Agricultural Water Conservation Efficiency Program is to invite eligible applicants to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on projects that save water, improve water management, increase

Objectives

The objective of the Agricultural Water Conservation Efficiency Program is to invite eligible applicants to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on projects that save water, improve water management, increase water supply reliability, improve energy efficiency, and benefit endangered species. Projects that achieve this by directly enabling on-farm water conservation or water use efficiency projects that can be undertaken by farmers and ranchers remain a high priority for this program. Reclamation and the USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) are encouraging water suppliers to work with farmers to identify the roles at play to facilitate and/or assist with on-farm improvements that contribute to water supply reliability in the State of California.

Eligible applicants

Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water and/or power delivery authority located within the State of California. Those not eligible include but are not limited to the following entities: Federal Governments, institutions of higher education, individuals, 501(c)4 and 501(c) 6 organizations.

Financial assistance range

Range: $50,000 - $1,000,000 Average: $798,000

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Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.