- Reclamation
- WaterSMART
- WaterSMART Grants
- Small-Scale Water Efficiency Grants
Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects
Through the WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects Reclamation provides 50/50 cost share funding to irrigation and water districts, tribes, states and other entities with water or power delivery authority for small water efficiency improvements that have been identified through previous planning efforts. Projects eligible for funding include installation of flow measurement or automation in a specific part of a water delivery system, lining of a section of a canal to address seepage, or other similar projects that are limited in scope.
Contacts
For additional information on WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects, please contact Ms. Nickie McCann at 720-610-3480 or send an email to nmccann@usbr.gov.
If you have questions regarding applicant and project eligibility or the evaluation criteria, click here and submit an inquiry request for the appropriate program.
You may complete this form to receive WaterSMART program notification from the Bureau of Reclamation.
Announcements
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Reclamation Publishes New Funding Opportunity: WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects
On March 5, 2026, the Bureau of Reclamation published a new funding opportunity to support water management by supporting projects that improve water use efficiency, increase water conservation, and help communities better manage water resources.
Reclamation awards $3.7 in WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Grants
The Bureau of Reclamation has selected 36 projects in 13 western states to receive a total of $3.7 million for small-scale water efficiency projects. The grants will help the water entities use water more efficiently and improve water supply reliability in the western United States.
