nofo R26AS00079

WaterSMART Title XVI: Grants for Planning, Design, and Construction of Water Reuse Projects

This NOFO offers funding under the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART program for planning, designing, and/or building water reclamation and reuse projects. The goal is to expand reliable clean water supplies for cities and irrigation needs through water reuse, helping communities manage shortages and improve water supply resilience. Eligible applicants can apply for projects that develop and …

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 adv…

Funding Source

Agency: Bureau of Reclamation

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $40M
Award Ceiling: $40M
Award Floor: $1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants - Applicants eligible to receive an award under this funding opportunity are described below.Applicants eligible to receive funding under this NOFO include state, regional or local authorities, such as:States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, and water districts,…

Dates

Open Date: May 14, 2026
Close Date: August 26, 2027

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