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

June 2, 2026

Up to $100,000 per project; 50/50 cost share required; recent cycles funded ~36 projects with $3.3–$3.7M total.

Supports small-scale water efficiency projects to modernize infrastructure and increase water supply reliability in the American West.

Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov; cost sharing is required.

--- ## Description The Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects (SWEP) program, part of the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART initiative, provides cost-shared funding for projects that address water supply challenges in the American West. The program targets small-scale, tangible water efficiency improvements such as the installation of flow measurement or automation equipment, canal lining to reduce seepage, and similar upgrades to water delivery systems. The goal is to help irrigation and water districts, tribes, states, and other eligible entities modernize their water infrastructure, improve water management, and enhance supply reliability, especially in the context of drought, population growth, and aging infrastructure. --- ## Due Dates - June 2, 2026: Application deadline (full proposal via Grants.gov) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $100,000 per project - 50/50 cost share required (federal funds must be matched by non-federal funds) - Recent funding rounds: 36 projects funded with $3.3–$3.7 million total per round - Projects should be limited in scope and able to be completed relatively quickly --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be located in the Western United States or U.S. territories. - Eligible entities include: - Irrigation and water districts - Tribes - States - Other organizations with water or power delivery authority - Projects must be limited in scope and typically include: - Installation of flow measurement or automation in a specific part of a water delivery system - Lining of a section of canal to address seepage - Other similar, targeted water efficiency improvements - Applicants must provide at least a 50% non-federal cost share. --- ## Application Process - All applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361414). - Applicants must: 1. Obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain active SAM.gov registration. 2. Download and review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for SWEP (R25AS00279) from Grants.gov. 3. Prepare all required forms and supporting documents as detailed in the NOFO. 4. Submit the complete application package by the deadline. - For detailed instructions, refer to the NOFO and [Grants.gov Application Resources](https://www.grants.gov/learn-grants#). --- ## Additional Information - A recording and slideshow from the 2026 SWEP informational webinar are available: - [Webinar Recording](https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/99e2fd94-0dba-4066-b516-acd2d786bc2c@0693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494) - [Webinar Slides (PDF)](https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/swep/docs/2026/FY26_SWEP_NOFO_Webinar.pdf) - Projects are subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements; see [BABA Waiver Resources](https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/docs/BABAwaiver/BABA_Waiver_WaterSMART_Webinar.pdf) for more information. - To receive updates on future WaterSMART opportunities, join the [WaterSMART mailing list](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=urWTBhhLe02TQfMvQApUlPRTCutos_xLlgSENS6jZuFUQlo3U044UEZZWENXSkYxV0JOVkRWUFhWWS4u). --- ## External Links - [SWEP Program Page](https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/swep/index.html) - [WaterSMART Program Overview](https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/index.html) - [Current SWEP Grants on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361414) - [Recent SWEP Project Descriptions (PDF)](https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/swep/docs/2024/FY24-R3_SWEP_ProjectDescriptions.pdf) - [WaterSMART Dashboard](https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/bf5c5357e7044e0c80d5a55788d1db34/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Name | Email | Phone | Link | |----------------------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Program questions & eligibility | Nickie McCann | nmccann@usbr.gov | 720-610-3480 | [Inquiry form](https://outlook.office365.com/book/ReclamationWaterSMARTProgram@doimspp.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true) | | General Bureau of Reclamation contact | — | — | (202)-513-0501 | [Contact form](https://www.usbr.gov/main/comments.cfm) | ---

Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects (SWEP) (WaterSMART)

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