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Introducing ADWR's Stakeholder Newsletter

To engage with our stakeholders on recent funding opportunities related to infrastructure, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (Department) will provide periodic updates via email with information related to federal and state monies. Many of these funding opportunities will be facilitated by federal entities such as the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) but will also include state funding opportunities such as the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA).
 

Statewide Funding Opportunities

TItle Description Category
PAUSED - DOH Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

The (BRIC) grant program makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments for hazard mitigation activities. It does so recognizing the growing hazards associated with climate change , and the need for natural hazard risk mitigation activities that promote climate adaptation and resilience with respect to those hazards. FEMA will provide financial assistance

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Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding
PAUSED - DOH Flood Mitigation Assistance

The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and within NFIP-participating communities. It does so with a recognition of the growing flood hazards associated

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Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding
PAUSED - WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects for FY 2025 and 2026

Provides cost shared funding to states, Tribes, and other entities as they study, design and construct large-scale aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that are collaboratively developed, have widespread regional benefits, and result in the improvement of the health of fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic habitat. Eligible restoration activities include, but are not limited to: Removal or Modification of Barriers to Fish Passage

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Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding
PAUSED - WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects for Fiscal Year 2024

Through the Large-Scale Water Recycling Program, Reclamation will provide up to 25% Federal cost share, with no per-project Federal funding maximum, to water recycling projects that have a total project cost greater than or equal to $500 million. Large-scale water recycling projects will play an important role in helping communities develop local, drought-resistant sources of water supply by turning currently

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Time-Sensitive Funding, Statewide
Pinnacle Prevention’s 2024 Seeds to Grow Grant Fund

Seeds to Grow is an annual funding opportunity made available through Pinnacle Prevention that aims to support Arizona’s next generation of farmers. The program was implemented to address some of the barriers identified from Arizona’s local food producers and continue to foster a more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable food system for Arizona. Pinnacle Prevention will make available one-time infrastructure and

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Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding

WMAP Funding Opportunities

The WMAP accepts applications year-round. To apply for funding for a water management program or project, follow the application process to see if the program or project is eligible. Follow the steps below:

Read more about the WMAP guidelines in Chapter 9 of the Management Plan  of the AMA in which the project is proposed. If you have any questions about the WMAP process, please review the process flowchart.