Easier Access to Water Conservation Grants for Native American Tribes.
This law simplifies access for Native American Tribes to federal grants for water conservation and efficiency projects (WaterSMART program). The key change allows the government to reduce or completely waive the requirement for the Tribe to cover a portion of the project costs (non-Federal share) if paying it would cause financial hardship. This ensures critical water infrastructure improvements can proceed regardless of the Tribe's immediate financial capacity.
Key points
Allows federal agencies to waive or reduce the local cost-share requirement for water management grants given to Indian Tribes.
Waivers are granted if the required contribution would result in financial hardship for the Tribe.
Increases the ability of Tribes to fund and implement essential water conservation and efficiency infrastructure projects.
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