WaterSMART

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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• WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects Webinar

  On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Bureau of Reclamation hosted an informational webinar to discuss eligible applicants and project types, program requirements, and the evaluation criteria for the Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects Notice of Funding Opportunity. Click here to watch the recording.

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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.

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• Reclamation announces $3.3M in WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency grants for 36 projects

  The Bureau of Reclamation has selected 36 projects to receive a total of $3.3 million in federal funding to enhance water efficiency across the Western United States. The funding, provided through the Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects program, will support initiatives such as the installation of flow measurement or automation systems, canal lining to reduce seepage, and other similar projects that aim to improve water management on a smaller scale. Read More →

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