WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects
Open. Closes August 26, 2027, 308 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Bureau of Reclamation, opportunity number R26AS00034.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Bureau of Reclamation |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | R26AS00034 |
| Assistance listing | 15.591 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement, Grant |
| Category | Natural Resources |
| Posted | May 14, 2026 |
| Closes | August 26, 2027 From the notice: This NOFO will have two application submission periods with a final closing date of August 26, 2027. The due dates for each closing period are:The first application submission period due date is August 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).The second and final application submission period due date is August 26, 2027, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Applications received… |
| Award range | $1,000 to $120,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 10 |
| Total program funding | $120,000,000 |
| 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 funding under this NOFO include States, departments of a State, subdivisions of a State, or public agencies organized pursuant to a State law, such as: States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, and water districts, or wastewater districtsAll applicants must be located in one of the following States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah,… |
| 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
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…
Official notice and documents
- Foa_Content_of_R26AS00034_Revised.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)
- Submission Instructions & Tips.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
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