WaterSMART

WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow)

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 attention to local water conflicts.

Announcements

• Applied Science Grants Funding Opportunity Available

  The Bureau of Reclamation has published a funding opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2021 WaterSMART Applied Science Grants, which supports for projects to develop hydrologic information and water management tools and improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Applicants under this opportunity may request funding to develop hydrologic information and water management tools and improve modeling and forecasting capabilities to increase water supply reliability. Applicants may request up to $200,000 for projects to be completed within two years. A 50% non-federal cost share is required. Applications are due on April 21, 2021 at 4 p.m. MDT. Read the Funding Opportunity →

  The Bureau of Reclamation will host a webinar on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. MST to discuss eligible applicants and project types, program requirements, and the evaluation criteria for the Applied Science Grants funding opportunity. Join the live event or use the same link to watch a recording after the completion of the live event.

  If you have questions regarding applicant and project eligibility, program requirements, or the evaluation criteria, click here and select Applied Science to schedule time to talk with the program coordinators.

• Funding opportunity available for 2021 Water Marketing Strategy Grants

  The Bureau of Reclamation has published a funding opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2021 WaterSMART Water Marketing Strategy Grants, which supports the development water marketing strategies to increase water supply reliability. Applicants under this opportunity may request funding to develop a water marketing strategy to establish or expand water markets or water marketing activities. Applicants may request up to $200,000 for projects to be completed within two years and up to $400,000 for projects that can be completed within three years. A 50% non-federal cost share is required. See funding opportunity →

  The Bureau of Reclamation hosted a webinar on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, to discuss eligible applicants and project types, program requirements, and the evaluation criteria for the Water Marketing Strategy Grants funding opportunity. View recording of the live event.

  View PowerPoint Slides from the presentation.

  If you have questions regarding applicant and project eligibility, program requirements, or the evaluation criteria, click here and select Water Marketing Strategy to schedule time to talk with the program coordinators.

• Reclamation Publishes Small-scale Water Efficiency Program Funding Opportunity

  The Bureau of Reclamation has published a notice of funding opportunity for the WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects. The notice of funding opportunity is available on grants.gov by searching for opportunity number R21AS00300. Applications are due on March 18, 2020, at 4 p.m. MDT. View Funding Opportunity →

  Watch Archived Webinar.

  View webinar slides

  If you have questions regarding applicant and project eligibility, program requirements, or the evaluation criteria, click here and select Small-Scale Water Efficiency Project Inquiry to schedule time to talk with the program coordinators.

• Reclamation selects two water recycling and reuse projects to receive $9.5 million

  The Bureau of Reclamation is providing $9.5 million to two congressionally authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse projects. This WaterSMART Program funds the planning, design, and construction of water recycling and reuse projects in partnership with local government entities. Read More →