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Cooperative Watershed Management is sponsored by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. Reclamation’s WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP) provides funding for the establishment or enlargement of grassroots, local watershed groups to encourage diverse stakeholders to develop collaborative solutions to address their water management needs. A watershed group is a self-sustaining, non-regulatory group that is composed of a diverse array of stakeholders, which may include, but is not limited to, private property owners, non-profit organizations, Federal, state, or local agencies, and tribes. Funding is provided on a competitive basis for the development of watershed groups, watershed restoration planning, and watershed management project planning and design.
CWMP provides funding to local watershed groups to encourage diverse stakeholders to develop collaborative solutions to address their water management needs. Watershed groups bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, some of which might otherwise be at odds, to provide a platform for collaborative, locally-led, and community-based water resource management. Stakeholders may initially unite around one issue that affects multiple stakeholder groups, for example food control or wildfire mitigation. However, these groups often evolve to have a more holistic approach: aiming to address multiple issues within the watershed and benefit a wide range of stakeholders. This listing is currently active. Program number: 15.554. Last updated on 2025-09-08.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $5,000,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance To be eligible, the entity must be either an existing watershed group or sponsoring the establishment of a new watershed group, as defined in Section 6002 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act (see definition below), that is located in one of the following states or territories: Alaska, 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, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
As defined in Section 6002 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act (see “Legislative Authority” below for full citation), a “watershed group,” is a grassroots, non-regulatory entity that addresses water availability and quality issues within the watershed and is capable of promoting the sustainable use of water resources. A watershed group makes decisions on a consensus basis, and represents a diverse group of stakeholders, such as hydroelectric producers, livestock grazing, timber production, land development, recreation or tourism, irrigated agriculture, the environment, municipal water supplies, private property owners, Federal, state and local governments, and Tribes.
New Watershed Groups: State, Tribe, local or special district (e.g., irrigation, water district, water conservation district), local governmental entity, interstate organization, a non-profit organization, or an institute of higher education sponsoring a watershed group located in a state or territory identified above. In addition, you must meet all the following requirements: 1. Be sponsoring the development of a new watershed group; 2. Be able to significantly affect or be affected by the quality or quantity of water in the watershed; and 3. Be capable of promoting the sustainable use of water resources.
Existing Watershed Groups: The watershed group must: 1. Meet the definition of a watershed group as described under the Cooperative Watershed Management Act, 2. Be located in a state or territory identified above; and 3. Be legally incorporated as a non-profit organization.
A watershed group member or fiscal agent may apply on behalf of the watershed group if they are a state, Tribe, local or special district (e.g., irrigation, water district, water conservation district), local governmental entity, interstate organization, or a non-profit organization. Eligible applicant types include: Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, City or Township Government, State, Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education), Special District Government, County Government, Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education).
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: To be eligible, the entity must be either an existing watershed group or sponsoring the establishment of a new watershed group, as defined in Section 6002 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act (see definition below), that is located in one of the following states or territories: Alaska, 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, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. As defined in Section 6002 of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act (see “Legislative Authority” below for full citation), a “watershed group,” is a grassroots, non-regulatory entity that addresses water availability and quality issues within the watershed and is capable of promoting the sustainable use of water resources. A watershed group makes decisions on a consensus basis, and represents a diverse group of stakeholders, such as hydroelectric producers, livestock grazing, timber production, land development, recreation or tourism, irrigated agriculture, the environment, municipal water supplies, private property owners, Federal, state and local governments, and Tribes. New Watershed Groups: State, Tribe, local or special district (e.g., irrigation, water district, water conservation district), local governmental entity, interstate organization, a non-profit organization, or an institute of higher education sponsoring a watershed group located in a state or territory identified above. In addition, you must meet all the following requirements: 1. Be sponsoring the development of a new watershed group; 2. Be able to significantly affect or be affected by the quality or quantity of water in the watershed; and 3. Be capable of promoting the sustainable use of water resources. Existing Watershed Groups: The watershed group must: 1. Meet the definition of a watershed group as described under the Cooperative Watershed Management Act, 2. Be located in a state or territory identified above; and 3. Be legally incorporated as a non-profit organization. A watershed group member or fiscal agent may apply on behalf of the watershed group if they are a state, Tribe, local or special district (e.g., irrigation, water district, water conservation district), local governmental entity, interstate organization, or a non-profit organization. Eligible applicant types include: Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, City or Township Government, State, Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education), Special District Government, County Government, Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Recent federal obligations suggest $5,000,000 (2026). Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Indian Education Higher Education Grant is sponsored by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. To provide financial aid to eligible Indian students to enable them to attend accredited institutions of higher education. This listing is currently active. Program number: 15.114. Last updated on 2025-08-15. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by year and recipient.; eligibility guidance Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and tribal organizations authorized by Indian Tribal Governments may apply to administer the program. Individuals who are members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes may submit applications for benefits directly to the Bureau of Indian Affairs if the Bureau agency serving their reservation provides direct services for this program. Individuals must be enrolled in an accredited college and have financial need as determined by the institution's financial aid office. Eligible applicant types include: Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Minority group, Individual/Family. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Not-for-Profit AMD Reclamation is sponsored by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. The Not-for-Profit, Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Reclamation - Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program (WCAP) seeks applications from eligible applicants to restore streams affected by AMD to a level that will support a diverse biological community and provide recreational opportunities for the community. This listing is currently active. Program number: 15.253. Last updated on 2025-08-19. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by year and recipient.; eligibility guidance Recipients must be not-for-profit IRS 501(c)(3) status organizations. Federal, state, local governments, colleges, and universities are not eligible to receive direct funding. Eligible applicant types include: Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System is sponsored by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. To ensure a safe and adequate municipal, rural and industrial water supply for the residents of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in the State of Montana; and to assist the citizens in those portions of Roosevelt, Sheridan, Daniels, and Valley Counties that are outside the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, in developing safe and adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies. This listing is currently active. Program number: 15.516. Last updated on 2025-08-26. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by year and recipient.; eligibility guidance The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board, Dry Prairie Rural Water Association Incorporated (or any successor non-Federal entity). Eligible applicant types include: Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
