[Bureau of Reclamation](https://www.usbr.gov)

January 31, 2025 (paused and under review)

Up to $5,000,000 total program funding; cooperative agreements

Funding opportunity for environmental water resources projects under the WaterSMART program is currently paused and under review.

Application deadline and funding availability are on hold until further notice.

--- ## Description The Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects 2024 grant program aims to support projects that improve water conservation, efficiency, and management in the United States, particularly in the western states. This program typically funds cooperative agreements for projects that address natural resource challenges related to water, including drought resiliency, water recycling, watershed management, and environmental restoration. However, as of the latest update, this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and its closing date are paused and under review. No new applications are being accepted until further notice, and the funding opportunity is temporarily on hold. ## Due Dates - Original application deadline was June 18, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. - Current closing date extended to January 31, 2025, but the opportunity is paused and under review with no active deadline. ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding is $5,000,000. - Awards are issued as cooperative agreements. - Award ceiling is $5,000,000; no minimum award floor specified. - Cost sharing or matching funds are required. ## Eligibility Eligible applicants typically include: - State governments - Special district governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Other eligible entities as specified by the Bureau of Reclamation Note: Eligibility details and application instructions remain subject to change due to the current pause and review status. ## Application Process - Applications are submitted electronically via Grants.gov. - Due to the current pause, no applications are being accepted at this time. - Researchers and applicants should monitor the official Bureau of Reclamation and Grants.gov pages for updates on reopening and revised deadlines. ## Additional Information - This funding opportunity is part of the WaterSMART program, which focuses on sustaining and managing America’s water resources. - The Bureau of Reclamation manages water resource projects primarily in the western United States and is the largest wholesale water supplier and second-largest hydroelectric power producer in the country. - The pause in this NOFO indicates a review of program priorities or funding availability. ## External Links - [Bureau of Reclamation Home](https://www.usbr.gov) - [WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects 2024 - Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353621) - [Bureau of Reclamation Contact Page](https://www.usbr.gov/main/comments.cfm/) ## Contact Information | Contact Person | Email | Phone | |----------------|-------|-------| | Alisha James (Grant Contact) | [bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov](mailto:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov) | (202) 513-0501 | Researchers interested in this opportunity should stay informed through official channels for any changes to the status of this funding announcement.

WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects 2024

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