Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects
This grant funds planning, design, or construction of water reclamation and reuse projects to help communities increase reliable water supplies and improve water management.
Funder: Bureau of Reclamation
Due Dates: August 26, 2026 | August 26, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000,000 per award (Category B); up to $20,000,000 per award (Category A); total program funding $40,000,000; 10 anticipated awards; maximum federal share is 25% of project costs.
Summary: Supports planning, design, and/or construction of water reclamation and reuse projects to increase reliable water supply in eligible western states and territories.
Key Information: Requires 75% non-federal cost share; only state, tribal, local, and certain utility entities in specified states/territories are eligible.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Bureau of Reclamation through its WaterSMART program, funds the planning, design, and/or construction of water reclamation and reuse projects. The goal is to help eligible western states and territories develop new, reliable, and drought-resistant water supplies by supporting projects that treat and reuse municipal, industrial, and agricultural wastewater or impaired surface/groundwater. Projects must address water supply challenges, improve water management flexibility, and enhance long-term water reliability for urban and irrigation use.
