The Bureau of Reclamation is accepting applications for its Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects Program.
Donor Name: Bureau of Reclamation
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/26/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Through WaterSMART, Reclamation leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and local entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply reliability through investments in infrastructure and attention to local water needs. The objective of the WaterSMART: Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects NOFO is to invite eligible applicants to leverage their funding and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on the planning, design, and/or construction of water reclamation and reuse projects. Title XVI projects develop and supplement urban and irrigation water supplies through water reuse, which provides growing communities with new sources of clean water, increases water management flexibility during times of shortage, and makes the water supply more reliable.
The WaterSMART Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects NOFO prioritizes projects that create a more reliable water supply in a cost-effective manner, address environmental and water quality concerns, and promote collaborative partnerships. Projects will address growing water demands and resource challenges by providing new, drought-resistant, local water supplies that stretch existing supplies and reduce water importation.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $40,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $40,000,000
- Award Floor: $1,000
Eligibility Criteria
- 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, or wastewater districts
- Other organizations with water or power delivery authority.
- All applicants must be located in one of the following States or territories: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
