WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Bureau of Reclamation is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects," aimed at increasing water supply and hydropower reliability through collaborative funding efforts. Eligible applicants, including states, tribes, municipalities, and various water-related organizations located in the Western United States, can apply for up to 25% federal cost share for projects with total costs of $500 million or more. This initiative aligns with federal priorities to enhance water management and sustainability. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is May 13, 2026, and can reach out to Christina Munoz at bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov for further information. The total estimated program funding is $130 million, with an expected ten awards to be granted.
Eligible Applicants
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