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Find similar grantsWaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects (SWEP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Opportunity Listing - Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Assistance Listings: 15. 507 -- WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) Last Updated: March 5, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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 advances Trump administration priorities, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14154 (January 20, 2025): Unleashing American Energy (E. O. 14154) and Secretarial Order 3418, and aligns with other priorities and requirements, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14332 (August...
7, 2025): Improving Oversight in Federal Grantmaking (E. O. 14332).
The goal of the WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects NOFO is to invite eligible entities to apply for funding to implement projects that conserve water and enhance water supply reliability in water delivery systems.
It encourages the implementation of small-scale projects identified through prior planning efforts, such as canal lining, water delivery automation, flow measurement, and other projects that increase water efficiency. Eligible Applicants - Applicants eligible to receive an award under this funding opportunity are described below.
Category A Applicants: States, Tribes, irrigation districts, and water districts;State, regional, or local authorities, the members of which include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; andOther organizations with water or power delivery authority.
Category A applicants must be located in the Western United States or Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended and supplemented; specifically: 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 U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Category B Applicants: Nonprofit conservation organizations that are acting in partnership with, and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A.
Category B applicants should include with their application a letter from the Category A partner stating that the Category A partner:Is acting in partnership with the applicant;Agrees to the submittal and content of the application; andIntends to participate in the project in some way, for example, by providing input, feedback, or other support for the project.
All Category B applicants must be located in the United States, or the specific Territories identified above. Note: Partners do not necessarily need to contribute cost share funding. Ineligible Applicants: Those not eligible include, but are not limited to, the following entities:Federal Governmental entitiesIndividuals Institutes of higher education Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated General_NOFO_FAQ.
pdf General NOFO FAQ. pdf Mar 5, 2026 06:38 PM UTC Foa_Content_of_R25AS00279_Final_V2. pdf Foa_Content_of_R25AS00279_Final_V2 Mar 16, 2026 07:24 PM UTC Submission_Instructions__Tips.
pdf Submission Instructions & Tips. pdf Mar 5, 2026 06:36 PM UTC Attachment_A_-_Budget_Detail_and_Narrative_template_v2025_March. xlsx Attachment A - Budget_Detail_and_Narrative_template_v2025_March.
xlsx Mar 5, 2026 06:36 PM UTC Attachment_B_-_Budget_Narrative_Guidance_v2025_March. docx Attachment B - Budget_Narrative_Guidance_v2025_March.
docx Link to additional information June 02, 2026 at 4:00 pm MDT Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Awards will be made through a grant or cooperative agreement, depending on the project. If a cooperative agreement is awarded, the recipient should expect Reclamation to have substantial involvement in the project.
This may include collaboration or participation in the management of the project and/or review, input, and approval during implementation of the project.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Irrigation and water districts, tribes, states, and other entities with water or power delivery authority. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 2, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects (SWEP) is funded by U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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