natural_resources · DOI-BOR

WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023

Bureau of Reclamation · R23AS00089

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $3.0M

Deadline

April 5, 2023

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. Bureau of Reclamation. WaterSMART’s Environmental Water Resources Projects provide support for priorities identified in Presidential Executive Order (E.O.) 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, and is aligned with other priorities such as those identified in E.O. 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and... up to $3,000,000 per award.

Who Should Apply

Special district governments, State governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Other eligible entities, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other organizations with water or power delivery authority
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2023-04-05

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

WaterSMART’s Environmental Water Resources Projects provide support for priorities identified in Presidential Executive Order (E.O.) 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, and is aligned with other priorities such as those identified in E.O. 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. The Environmental Water Resources Projects also support the goals of the Interagency Drought Relief Working Group established in March 2021 and the National Drought Resiliency Partnership.