R25AP00522
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The Orchard Mesa Grand Valley Metering Efficiency Project in Western Colorado aims to improve water management and efficiency in the face of growing water scarcity.
By upgrading outdated metering systems with advanced technology in both the Orchard Mesa Irrigation District (OMID) and Grand Valley Water Users Association (GVWUA) service areas, the project will provide real-time data on water use, optimize allocation, and reduce over-diversion from the Colorado River, ultimately benefiting communities, agriculture, and the Colorado River ecosystem.
By upgrading outdated metering systems with advanced technology in both the Orchard Mesa Irrigation District (OMID) and Grand Valley Water Users Association (GVWUA) service areas, the project will provide real-time data on water use, optimize allocation, and reduce over-diversion from the Colorado River, ultimately benefiting communities, agriculture, and the Colorado River ecosystem.
Awardee
Funding Goals
DROUGHT MITIGATION IN THE RECLAMATION STATES
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Colorado
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
R-R-UCB-25-002
Orchard Mesa Irrigation District was awarded
Project Grant R25AP00522
worth $1,452,636
from USBR Upper Colorado Basin Region, Salt Lake City, UT in August 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Colorado United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years 4 months and
was awarded through assistance program 15.567 Colorado River System Conservation Pilot.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/18/25
Period of Performance
8/12/25
Start Date
12/31/28
End Date
Funding Split
$1.5M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$1.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
R25AP00522
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Special District Government
Awarding Office
140R40 UPPER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICE
Funding Office
140R40 UPPER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICE
Awardee UEI
G192SSLCXBN6
Awardee CAGE
4VGE4
Performance District
CO-03
Senators
Michael Bennet
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper
Modified: 8/18/25