What does COOPERATIVE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. of Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to modify the Cooperative Watershed Management Program. The definition of 'Indian tribe' is updated to align with the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Eligibility criteria for grants are revised to include demonstration of significant need due to drought, wildfire, or other natural disasters. The maximum grant amount is increased to $150,000 per year for a minimum of three years, subject to application volume and appropriations. The Secretary has the discretion to extend first-phase grants for up to two additional years based on satisfactory performance. Technical assistance, including grant writing, project management, and preliminary environmental review, is added as an eligible use of grant funds. Funding opportunities for the program will be made available regularly, and applications can be submitted and evaluated multiple times annually. The authorization of appropriations for the program is set at $40,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031.

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Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To reauthorize the Cooperative Watershed Management Program, and for other purposes.'

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026.

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 3/18/2026

Author: Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)

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This bill revises eligibility for grants within the Cooperative Watershed Management Program to prioritize areas experiencing drought, wildfire, or other natural disasters.
The bill increases the maximum annual grant amount to $150,000 and authorizes $40,000,000 annually from 2027 through 2031 for the program.
The legislation expands eligible uses of grant funds to include technical assistance such as grant writing and preliminary environmental reviews.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4041(In Committee)Official page

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