WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects

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).

Program Details

Bureau of Reclamation is a federal agency that offers the WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects grant program to support infrastructure and sustainability. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Bureau of Reclamation through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for infrastructure and sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Bureau of Reclamation or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $50K – $3M. The application deadline is September 8, 2027 (417 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports infrastructure and sustainability. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 237110, 221310, 111, 112, 114. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by USBR
• Programs related to agriculture
• Programs related to fisheries
• Programs related to infrastructure
• Programs related to conservation

Award details

Award range: $50K – $3M. Applications close on September 8, 2027 (417 days remaining).

Categories

Infrastructure · Sustainability