WaterSMART

The American West faces serious water challenges. Wide-spread drought, increased populations, aging infrastructure, and environmental requirements all strain existing water and hydropower resources. Adequate and safe water supplies are fundamental to the health, economy, and security of the country. Through WaterSMART, Reclamation will continue to work cooperatively with states, tribes, and local entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply through investments to modernize existing infrastructure and avoid potential water conflicts.

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WaterSMART Project Selections Overview

Since January 2021, Reclamation has selected 539 projects to be funded with $239.8 million in WaterSMART funding, in conjunction with $2 billion in non-Federal funding, across the western states.

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Open Funding Opportunities

The FY23 Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program funding opportunity was posted March 14, 2023. Applications for FY23 funding were due June 5, 2023 and proposals submitted during that period are currently being evaluated. Applications for FY24 funding are due January 24, 2024.

The FY23 Applied Science Grants funding opportunity was posted June 29, 2023. Applications are due by October 17, 2023.

The FY23 Planning and Project Design funding opportunity was posted August 7, 2023. Applications are due by October 17, 2023.

The FY24 Drought Resiliency Projects funding opportunity was posted August 7, 2023. Applications are due by October 31, 2023.

The FY23 Cooperative Watershed Management Program funding opportunity was posted August 7, 2023. First round of applications are due by December 5, 2023.

The FY23 and FY24 Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects funding opportunity was posted September 7, 2023. There are three submission periods: first round of applications are due November 21, 2023; second round of applications are due March 29, 2024; final round of applications are due September 30, 2024.


Funding Opportunity Calendar

Click here to view a detailed status of all current and upcoming WaterSMART funding opportunities.



Reclamation partnered with grants.gov to bring you this webinar to help familiarize yourself with the site and to provide an overview of how to submit a grant application. View the Powerpoint


WaterSMART Dashboard

A screenshot of the Tools page from the WaterSMART Dashboard site
WaterSMART Dashboard


WaterSMART Data Visualization

A screenshot of map showing WaterSMART projects in the Western United States
Data Visualization


Weather- and Soil Moisture-Based Landscape Irrigation Scheduling Devices

WaterSMART Progress Report 2010-2016 Cover
Weather- and Soil Moisture-Based Landscape Irrigation Scheduling - Review Report
Weather-Based Devices - Summary
Soil Moisture-Based Devices - Summary

Last Updated: 9/27/23