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 period of not less than 3 years, subject to application sufficiency and appropriations. The Secretary may extend first-phase grants for up to two additional years based on satisfactory performance. The types of technical assistance eligible for grant funding are expanded to include grant writing, project management, and preliminary environmental review. Funding opportunities for the program will be made available on a regular basis, and applications can be submitted and evaluated multiple times during a calendar year. Authorization of appropriations is established at $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 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 'A bill 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: 3/17/2026 · Introduced: 3/10/2026

Author: Steve Daines (R-MT)

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This bill reauthorizes and modifies the Cooperative Watershed Management Program, updating eligibility criteria to prioritize projects addressing drought, wildfire, or other natural disasters.
The bill increases the maximum annual grant amount to $150,000 and extends grant periods to a minimum of three years, with potential extensions based on performance.
The legislation authorizes $40,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund the program and expands eligible technical assistance to include grant writing and project management.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7978(In Committee)Official page

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