Funds ensure that irrigation systems are in proper working condition to deliver available water for agricultural purposes, thus avoiding costly litigation against the U.S. government. Funds also provide for water storage costs to the Bureau of Recreation on delivery to irrigation systems as required by legislation, court order or contractual agreement. Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of payments will be negotiated with the grantee.
Funding is restricted to existing projects.
Financial status reports, SF 269A, are required. Financial records must be retained for three years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for three years from the date of final payment. Property records must be retained for three years from the date of disposition, replacement, or transfer. Records pertaining to any litigation, audit exceptions, or claims must be retained until the dispute has been resolved.