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Small Storage Program | Bureau of Reclamation Skip to Primary Navigation Reclamation Information Sharing Environment (RISE) Environmental Resources/Reports The Bureau of Reclamation’s Small Storage Program was authorized by sections 40901(1) and 40903 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to promote Federal assistance to enhance water storage opportunities for future generations in support of the Department of the Interior's priorities.
In accordance with the IIJA, as amended by P. L. 117-328, projects must have a water storage capacity of not less than 200 acre-feet and not more than 30,000 acre-feet.
A third funding opportunity was republished in July 2025. Through this funding opportunity, Reclamation will continue to provide financial assistance for projects that, when implemented, will increase water supply reliability, improve operational flexibility, and enhance resiliency of water and related infrastructure throughout the 17 western states, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Small Storage Program Eligibility Overview To be eligible for the funding opportunity, project proponents must first submit a feasibility study which meets the requirements of Temporary Reclamation Manual Release CMP TRMR-127 , Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects Feasibility Review Process . Reclamation will accept feasibility study submissions at any time from eligible non-Federal entities.
Reclamation must find the feasibility study meets the requirements of CMP TRMR-127 by the date specified in the funding opportunity. Please see the Current Status section for more information regarding due dates.
Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects Feasibility Study Review Process Guidance Feasibility Study Process Map Agency Specific Procedures for Implementing the Council on Environmental Quality's Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines for Water and Land-Related Resources Implementation Studies (Department of the Interior 707 DM 1) Small Storage Program Fact Sheet Drought Resiliency Projects vs. Small Storage Program For more information regarding the Small Storage Program, please contact the Small Storage Program Team at bor-sha-smallstorage@usbr.
gov. Join the Small Storage Program Mailing List You may complete this form to receive notifications about the Small Storage Program from the Bureau of Reclamation. Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Small Storage Program Webinar The Bureau of Reclamation hosted a webinar on August 21, 2025, to provide an update on the Small Storage Program. Reclamation discussed program status, feasibility report requirements, and program resources.
A recording of the webinar can be viewed below. Download PowerPoint Slides. The Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 funding opportunity opened in July 2025.
The funding opportunity makes approximately $43. 5 million available. Reclamation is accepting feasibility study submissions at any time from eligible non-Federal entities.
Reclamation encourages non-Federal entities to submit their feasibility studies as soon as practicable for review and to determine eligibility under the funding opportunity. Fiscal year 2025 and 2026 Small Storage Program funding opportunity opened. Reclamation hosted a webinar on the Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 funding opportunity.
See the Announcements section for more information. Deadline to submit small storage feasibility studies for Reclamation's review. This is a requirement to determine funding eligibility.
Early submissions are highly encouraged. Studies may be submitted to bor-sha-smallstorage@usbr. gov .
Deadline to submit an application for funding under the Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 notice of funding opportunity. Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 funding recipients are announced. More Information about the Bureau of Reclamation
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible recipients of the Small Storage Program funding are identified under the 1902 Act and include State, regional, or local authorities; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; or other entities such as a water cons…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $43,500,000 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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