WaterSMART

WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow)

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 attention to local water conflicts.

Announcements

• Reclamation provides $40.99 million in grants to improve water efficiency

  The Bureau of Reclamation has selected 54 projects to share $40.99 million in WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants to help projects use water more efficiently and effectively in the western United States. Read More →

  WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants Project Descriptions

• Reclamation awards $3.5 million for 19 projects that will inform water management decisions

  The Bureau of Reclamation selected 19 projects to receive $3.5 million in WaterSMART Applied Science Grants to develop tools and information that will inform and support water management decisions. These projects will be matched by more than $4.5 million, non-federal cost-match, supporting a total project cost of $8 million. Read More →

  Appled Science Project Descriptions

• Bureau of Reclamation awards $1.6 million to four water reclamation and reuse research studies

  The Bureau of Reclamation today announced awards totaling $1.6 million for four Title XVI water reclamation and reuse research studies. The resulting research will lead to increased water management flexibility and more reliable western water supplies. When non-federal cost-share contributions are included, these studies will accomplish more than $7.6 million in water reclamation and reuse research. Learn More →

  List and description of selected projects

• Bureau of Reclamation makes funding available for Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects

  The Bureau of Reclamation has published a new funding opportunity for sponsors of congressionally authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse projects to request cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of those projects. Read More  →

  Funding Opportunity

• WaterSMART

  Reclamation Announces Funding Opportunity for Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects

  

  The Bureau of Reclamation has released a funding opportunity for small-scale water efficiency projects as part of the WaterSMART Program. The projects funded with these grants include installation of flow measurement devices and automation technology, canal lining or piping to address seepage, municipal meter upgrades, and other projects to conserve water. This funding announcement supports small-scale water efficiency projects that have been prioritized through planning efforts led by the applicant. Read More →

  Funding Opportunity

• Reclamation selects 63 projects to receive $4.1 million to improve water efficiency and reliability

  The Bureau of Reclamation has selected 63 projects to receive a total of $4.1 million for small-scale water efficiency grants. The grants will help the water entities use water more efficiently and improve water supply reliability in the western United States. Read More →

  Project Descriptions

• WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Webinar

  

  The Bureau of Reclamation hosted a webinar to provide information about the Cooperative Watershed Management Program Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). View the presentation.

• WaterSMART Grants and Drought Response Program Webinar

  

  Reclamation's WaterSMART Program provided information and discussed the current funding opportunities that are available on August 20, 2019. View the Presentation.