Assistance Listing 15.514
Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief
Department of the Interior · Bureau of Reclamation
Assistance Listing 15.514, “Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 6 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $142M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
Reclamation leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and other entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply and hydropower reliability. The WaterSMART Drought Response Program invites eligible applicants to submit proposals for projects designed to improve drought resilience by developing effective water management strategies and drought contingency plans. Funding under the Drought Response Program supports a range of initiatives including infrastructure improvements for increased water storage and distribution capabilities, water source diversification, decision-making tools for water management, and comprehensive planning to prepare for and respond to drought conditions.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.514
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Drought contingency planning: States, Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located within Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming, Utah, Washington, America Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drought Resiliency Projects: States, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or local authorities whose members include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority, as well as Nonprofit conservation organizations if they are acting in partnership with and with the agreement of an entity described above. Applicants must be located in the Western United States or United States Territories, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico.
Intended beneficiaries: Other.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Range: $173,000-$10,000,000 Average: $2.4 million
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.514. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.514
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WaterSMART Drought Response ProgramBureau of Reclamation | Closed | $25K – $1.5M | Jul 28, 2026 | 15.514 |
| Closed | $25K – $10M | Oct 7, 2024 | 15.514 | |
WaterSMART Planning and Design GrantsBureau of Reclamation | Closed | $1 – $400K | May 23, 2024 | 15.507, 15.514 |
| Closed | $25K – $5M | Nov 7, 2023 | 15.514 | |
| Closed | Up to $200K | Apr 4, 2023 | 15.514 | |
| Closed | Up to $5M | Jun 15, 2022 | 15.514 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.514?
15.514 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.514?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.514 provide?
The agency reported $141,867,729 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.