natural_resources · DOI-BOR
Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects
Bureau of Reclamation · R26AS00079
Award Range
$1K – $40.0M
Total Program Funding
$40.0M
Expected Awards
10
Deadline
August 26, 2027
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
Bureau of Reclamation Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse funds 10 awards (up to $40M each) for water recycling/reuse infrastructure in Western states. Requires cost-sharing.
Who Should Apply
Water utilities and districts in Western states with water reuse projects ready for construction.
Who Should NOT Apply
Eastern states, planning projects, non-water entities.
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Must build water reclamation/reuse infrastructure
- •10 awards up to $40M
- •Cost-sharing required
- •Western states only
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Major water reuse infrastructure — advanced treatment plants converting wastewater to potable or non-potable supply. Must be construction-ready with NEPA complete.
Competitiveness: High — requires project readiness and substantial cost-sharing.
What This Grant Funds
Attachments
Attachment A - Budget_Detail_and_Narrative_template_v2025_March.xlsx
Attachment_A_-_Budget_Detail_and_Narrative_template_v2025_March.xlsx
Attachment B - Budget_Narrative_Guidance_v2025_March.docx
Attachment_B_-_Budget_Narrative_Guidance_v2025_March.docx
General NOFO FAQ.pdf
General_NOFO_FAQ.pdf
Submission Instructions & Tips.pdf
Submission_Instructions__Tips.pdf
Foa_Content_of_R26AS00079 Final(V2.0)
Foa_Content_of_R26AS00079_FinalV2.0.pdf
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Minimum Award
- $1K
- Maximum Award
- $40.0M
- Total Program Funding
- $40.0M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 10
- Cost Sharing Required?
- Yes
- Funding Instrument
- cooperative_agreement, grant
Key Dates
This NOFO will have two application submission periods with a final closing date of August 26, 2027. The due dates for each closing period are:The First application submission period due date is August 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).The Second and final application submission period due date is August 26, 2027, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).Applications received after August 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) and before August 26, 2027, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT), will be considered for the Second application submission period.
Agency Contact
Christina Munoz bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.govReady to apply?
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