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WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects

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R26AS00017Grant

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The WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects solicitation invites eligible organizations to apply for funding aimed at implementing projects that improve water resource management across multiple uses including conservation, efficiency, infrastructure, and watershed restoration. Priority is given to projects that address a diverse range of community needs such as agriculture, recreation, fisheries, and power, especially those developed through collaboration and delivering significant watershed benefits. The program aligns with federal priorities set by recent executive orders aimed at enhancing energy development and improving federal grant oversight. The funding opportunity, released by the Bureau of Reclamation under the Department of the Interior, was posted on May 14, 2026, with applications due by September 8, 2027. While the solicitation does not specify set-asides or NAICS codes, it represents a clear federal initiative to support sustainable water resource projects within the U.S. Interested parties may contact the Bureau of Reclamation directly for more information or access the full solicitation through the grants.gov portal.

General Info

Funding available for projects improving water management, conservation, and watershed restoration by Sept 2027.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Bureau Of Reclamation

NAICS

924110 - Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs View NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(4)

Attachment B - Budget Narrative Guidance

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NOFO Frequently Asked Questions - Bureau of Reclamation Grants

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Attachment A - Budget Detail and Narrative

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WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects NOFO R26AS00017

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Bureau Of Reclamation
Contacts1 person available
OfficeUS
Organization / Agency
Department Of The Interior → Bureau Of Reclamation
Office AddressUS
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Bureau of Reclamation

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The objective of the WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects funding opportunity is to invite eligible entities to apply for funding to implement projects per the authorizing language referenced above that benefit water resource management for multiple uses, including water conservation and efficiency projects, water infrastructure improvements, and river and watershed restoration. Projects that balance numerous community interests (agriculture, recreation, fisheries, power, etc.), were developed collaboratively, and provide significant watershed benefits will be prioritized under this funding opportunity. This 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).

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NAICS: 924110
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Native American Affairs: Fiscal Year 2025 Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency ProgramThe Fiscal Year 2025 Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency Program, administered by the Bureau of Reclamation within the Department of the Interior, aims to provide funding to federally recognized tribes within the Colorado River Basin to support projects and actions that mitigate the impacts of drought. The program seeks proposals that focus on objectives such as mitigating drought impacts, enhancing drought resilience, reducing dependence on dwindling water sources, improving water delivery efficiency, addressing drinking water shortages, and protecting tribal water resources. The funding aligns with key priorities outlined in recent presidential and departmental executive orders, emphasizing energy development, improved grant oversight, and tribal resource protection. Each eligible tribe may receive up to $1,000,000, with no mandatory cost share required, although partnerships and collaborations that include cost-sharing are encouraged to strengthen proposals. The program underscores its alignment with directives from Executive Orders 14154 and 14332, emphasizing federal priorities in energy and grant management. Proposals must be submitted by September 23, 2026, and the funding opportunity is designed to advance both tribal drought resilience and federal policy objectives within the Colorado River Basin. Interested parties can contact the Bureau of Reclamation directly for further information.
Bureau Of Reclamation

POSTED

10 days ago

DEADLINE

in 3 months
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