natural_resources · DOI-BOR

WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects

Bureau of Reclamation · R25AS00322

Closed

Award Range

$1K – $130.0M

Total Program Funding

$130.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

May 13, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects. Bureau of Reclamation. Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and other entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply and hydropower reliability. The WaterSMART Program demonstrably... $1,000-$130,000,000 per award; $130,000,000 total program funding; ~10 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible Applicants- Applicants eligible to receive an award under this funding opportunity are described below
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-05-13

💡 GrantQuick Tip

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

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and other entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply and hydropower reliability. The WaterSMART Program demonstrably advances Trump administration priorities, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14154 (January 20, 2025): Unleashing American Energy (E.O.14154) and Secretarial Order 3418, and aligns with other priorities and requirements, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14332 (August 7, 2025): Improving Oversight in Federal Grantmaking (E.O. 14332). The goal of the WaterSMART Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects funding opportunity is to invite eligible entities to apply for up to 25% Federal cost share for the planning, design, and construction of water recycling projects that have a total project cost greater than or equal to $500 million.

Attachments

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Foa_Content_of_R25AS00322_date revisions 3.12.26.pdf

Foa_Content_of_R25AS00322_date_revisions_3.12.26.pdf

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Submission Instructions & Tips.pdf

Submission_Instructions__Tips.pdf

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Attachment A - Budget_Detail_and_Narrative_template_v2025_March.xlsx

Attachment_A_-_Budget_Detail_and_Narrative_template_v2025_March.xlsx

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Attachment B - Budget_Narrative_Guidance_v2025_March.docx

Attachment_B_-_Budget_Narrative_Guidance_v2025_March.docx

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General NOFO FAQ.pdf

General_NOFO_FAQ.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicants- Applicants eligible to receive an award under this funding opportunity are described below.States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, water districts, wastewater districts; and any state, regional, or other organization with water or power delivery authority,State, regional, or local authorities, the members of which include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; andAn agency established under State law for the joint exercise of powers, or a combination of entities described above.All applicants must be located in the Western United States; specifically: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.Ineligible Applicants- Those not eligible include, but are not limited to, the following entities:Federal Governmental entitiesForeign entitiesIndividualsInstitutes of higher education

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1K
Maximum Award: $130.0M
Total Program Funding: $130.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement, grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 12, 2026

Application Deadline: May 13, 2026 (0 days remaining)

May 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time

Agency Contact

Christina Munoz bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov

bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov

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