WaterSMART

WaterSMART

The American West faces serious water challenges. Wide-spread drought, increased populations, aging infrastructure, and environmental requirements all strain existing water and hydropower resources. Adequate and safe water supplies are fundamental to the health, economy, and security of the country. Through WaterSMART, Reclamation will continue to work cooperatively with states, tribes, and local entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply through investments to modernize existing infrastructure and avoid potential water conflicts.

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You may complete this form to receive WaterSMART program notification from the Bureau of Reclamation.

WaterSMART Project Selections Overview

Since January 2010, Reclamation has selected 2,357 projects to be funded with $3.23 billion in WaterSMART funding, in conjunction with $8.6 billion in non-Federal funding, across the western states.

Documents

• WaterSMART Fact Sheet

Announcements

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• Upcoming Changes to the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP)

  Effective Monday, May 19, 2025, the Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service will be making changes to the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) requiring Recipient Organizations to include a justification for each payment. This field is mandatory and will be required in the first step of the payment request process. View the presentation to learn more about this new feature.

  If you are interested in attending one of the upcoming ASAP webinars, visit this link. There will be different webinars on May 22, May 28, and June 4, 2025.

• FY25 Environmental Water Resources Projects Webinar

  The Bureau of Reclamation hosted a webinar on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 to discuss eligible applicants and project types, program requirements, and the evaluation criteria for the WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects funding opportunity. The Environmental Water Resources Projects funding opportunity is available at grants.gov by searching opportunity number R24AS00299 and applications are due March 11, 2025, at 4pm MDT.

  If you have questions regarding applicant and project eligibility, program requirements, or the evaluation criteria for the Environmental Water Resources Projects, click here and select Inquiry: Environmental Water Resource Projects to schedule a time to talk with the program coordinators. A copy of the slideshow will be made available within a week of the webinar.

• FY25/26 Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program Funding Opportunity Webinar

  The Bureau of Reclamation will host an informational webinar on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 1 pm MTN (3pm EST), to discuss eligible applicants and project types, program requirements, and the evaluation criteria for the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program funding opportunity. Applications for the first round of funding are due April 15, 2025. Click here join the live event.

• Applied Science Grants Funding Opportunity Webinar

  The Bureau of Reclamation hosted a webinar on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 to discuss eligible applicants and project types, program requirements, and the evaluation criteria for the Applied Science Grants funding opportunity. Click here to view a live recording.