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ActiveDepartment of the Interior · 2026
Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act
Quick Facts
Agency
Department of the Interior
Funding
See RFP
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Active
Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government - Projects shall be subject to the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ii Stat. 2203; 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) to the same extent as if such functions were performed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and for projects not awarded subject to Public Law 93-638: State, local, Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, small businesses, individuals, and profit organizations. Eligible applicant types include: Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Federal, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals).
About This Grant
Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act is sponsored by Department of the Interior.
To supply municipal and industrial water supply to the Ute Mountain Ute, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the Navajo Nation and non-Tribal participants from the Animas-La Plata Project in settlement of water rights claims for the Tribes, and also fulfill other project activities that may be required as a result of the construction, such as relocation of roads and moving powerlines.
To complete construction of a reconfigured Animas-La Plata Project, consisting of facilities to divert and store water from the Animas River to provide for an average annual depletion of 57,100 acre-feet of water, to be used for municipal and industrial water supply only, for the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Indian Tribes, and other tribal and non-tribal entities in the Four Corners Region of the United States.
Also, to supply 4,680 acre-feet per year to the Navajo Nation through a pipeline from Farmington to Shiprock, NM. This listing is currently active. Program number: 15.
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government - Projects shall be subject to the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ii Stat. 2203
25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) to the same extent as if such functions were performed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs
and for projects not awarded subject to Public Law 93-638: State, local, Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, small businesses, individuals, and profit organizations. Eligible applicant types include: Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Federal, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government - Projects shall be subject to the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ii Stat. 2203; 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) to the same extent as if such functions were performed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and for projects not awarded subject to Public Law 93-638: State, local, Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, small businesses, individuals, and profit organizations. Eligible applicant types include: Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Federal, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Is Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act a federal grant?
Yes — Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act is offered by Department of the Interior and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
Which states are eligible for Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act?
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
How do I apply for Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act?
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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