Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects (SWEP) – WaterSMART
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Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects (SWEP) – WaterSMART supports water entities implementing planned, small-scale efficiency improvements to strengthen water supply reliability in the western United States.
This grant was recently updated
SWEP is no longer accepting applications: the funding opportunity closed June 2, 2026, and applications are now under review.
Funder: Bureau of Reclamation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 per project over two years; total project costs capped at $250,000; at least 50% non-federal cost share
Summary: Supports small-scale water efficiency improvements identified through previous planning efforts to improve water supply reliability in the western United States.
Key Information: Proposed improvements must have been identified through previous planning efforts.
Description
Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects (SWEP) is administered by the Bureau of Reclamation within the U.S. Department of the Interior. It supports water entities undertaking small-scale improvements that increase water use efficiency and improve water supply reliability in the western United States. The program focuses on improvements identified through previous planning efforts, connecting planned water management needs with implementation funding.
SWEP is part of WaterSMART, through which Reclamation works cooperatively with states, tribes, and local entities to address water supply challenges, modernize existing infrastructure, and avoid potential water conflicts. Its emphasis is on small-scale efficiency improvements within this broader effort to support efficient water use and reliable supplies in the West.
