WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects
Open. Closes September 8, 2027, 321 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Bureau of Reclamation, opportunity number R26AS00017.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Bureau of Reclamation |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | R26AS00017 |
| Assistance listing | 15.507 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement, Grant |
| Category | Natural Resources |
| Posted | May 14, 2026 |
| Closes | September 8, 2027 From the notice: This funding opportunity will have two application deadlines. The first application period will close Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, and the second application period will close Wednesday, September 8th, 2027.Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, 4:00pm MDTAnd Wednesday, September 8th, 2027, 4:00pm MDT |
| Award range | $50,000 to $3,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 30 |
| Total program funding | $60,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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,… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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…
Official notice and documents
- Foa_Content_of_R26AS00017 _Revised 7.06.26.pdf (Full Announcement)
- Attachment A - Budget_Detail_and_Narrative.xlsx (Other Supporting Documents)
- Attachment B - Budget_Narrative_Guidance.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
- NOFO Frequently Asked Questions.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
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