Funding for water projects is on hold and being reviewed.
Funder: Bureau of Reclamation
Due Dates: January 31, 2025 (paused and under review)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000,000 total program funding; cooperative agreements
Summary: Funding opportunity for environmental water resources projects under the WaterSMART program is currently paused and under review.
Key Information: Application deadline and funding availability are on hold until further notice.
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.