WaterSMART: Title XVI Congressionally Authorized Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024
ID: 350384Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR)

Award Range

$0 - $20M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350384
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Reclamation is offering a funding opportunity through the WaterSMART Title XVI Program for congressionally authorized water reclamation and reuse projects for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024. This program aims to provide financial and technical assistance to local water agencies for the planning, design, and construction of projects that enhance water supply through recycling, thereby improving water management and reliability, particularly in the Western United States. The total funding available under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is part of the $60 million appropriated for the Title XVI Program, with awards ranging from $0 to $20 million, and applications are due by December 7, 2023, and September 30, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Chandrika Nasstrom at cnasstrom@usbr.gov or Diana Blake at dmblake@usbr.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    cnasstrom@usbr.gov
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