Small Reclamation Water Resources Project Act of 2000

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Small Reclamation Water Resources Project Act of 2000 - Amends the Small Reclamation Projects Act of 1956 (the Act) to: (1) add irrigation projects to authorized projects; (2) include an Indian tribe as an organization eligible for assistance under the Act; and (3) revise the definitions of "project" and "water quality improvements." Establishes within the Bureau of Reclamation a program under which the Secretary of the Interior may make grants to organizations to carry out reclamation projects. Outlines proposal requirements for organizations seeking grant assistance. Requires each organization receiving assistance to contribute at least 25 percent of the estimated project cost. Makes the maximum Federal share per project $30 million as of January 2000, to be adjusted annually to reflect construction cost increases. Requires project approval or disapproval by the Secretary within one year. Limits to 50 percent of the maximum Federal share per grant the amount of any grant made under an approved project. Authorizes the Secretary to make a loan to an organization for remaining project costs. Establishes within the Bureau a small grant and loan program, to be known as the Small Recla…