OpenFederal grantState-specific
WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Deadline
- Closes Aug 26, 2027 · 317 days left
- Award
- $1,000 – $120,000,000
Does this fit your business?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART program funding the planning, design, and construction of water reclamation and reuse projects, with awards from $1,000 to $40,000,000 and about 10 awards expected. Only state, regional, or local authorities with water or power delivery authority — states, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, water districts, and wastewater districts — may apply, and applicants must be located in one of the listed western and Pacific/Caribbean states orterritó.
- Best for
- States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, water districts, and wastewater districts, Other organizations with water or power delivery authority, Sponsors of the 53 statutorily authorized Title XVI projects (Category A), Sponsors of water reclamation and reuse projects eligible under Section 4009(c) of the WIIN Act (Category B)
- Not for
- For-profit businesses, small businesses, and sole proprietors, Nonprofits and institutes of higher education, Federal government entities and foreign entities
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
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| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
What this funds
- Money can be used for
- Infrastructure, Capital projects, Planning
- Who can apply
- State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations
- Award range
- $1,000 – $40,000,000
Questions about this grant
- When is the application deadline?
- August 26, 2027.
- How much funding can an applicant receive?
- Awards range from $1,000 to $40,000,000, with total program funding of $40,000,000 and about 10 awards expected. Cost sharing is required.
- Who can apply for this grant?
- State, regional or local authorities, including States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, water districts, wastewater districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority. Category A applicants are sponsors of one of the 53 Title XVI projects authorized by statute that have not reached their Federal funding ceiling; Category B applicants are sponsors of projects eligible under Section 4009(c) of the WIIN Act. Applicants must be located in one of the listed western or Pacific/Caribbean states or territories.
- Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
- No. Individuals are listed as ineligible, and for-profit businesses and small businesses may not apply.
- Can a nonprofit apply?
- No. This program does not accept nonprofit applicants, and institutes of higher education are also ineligible.
About this grant
Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non- Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and other entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply and hydropower reliability. The WaterSMART Program demonstrably advances Trump administration priorities, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14154 (January 20, 2025): Unleashing American Energy (E.O. 14154) and Secretarial Order 3418, and aligns with other priorities and requirements, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14332 (August 7, 2025): Improving Oversight in Federal Grantmaking (E.O. 14332). The WaterSMART Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects NOFO invites eligible applicants to submit proposals for the planning, design, and/or construction of water reclamation and reuse projects. Title XVI projects develop and supplement urban and irrigation water supplies through water reuse, which provides growing communities with new sources of clean water, increases water management flexibility during times of shortage, and makes the water supply more reliable.
Who can apply
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Eligible Applicants - Applicants eligible to receive an award under this funding opportunity are described below.Applicants eligible to receive funding under this NOFO include state, regional or local authorities, such as:States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, and water districts, or wastewater districtsOther organizations with water or power delivery authority.All applicants must be located in one of the following States or territories: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands.Category A Applicants:Sponsors of any one of the 53 Title XVI Projects specifically authorized by the Title XVI statute; provided that the Title XVI Project has not reached its Federal funding ceiling as specified in the Title XVI statute. For a list of authorized projects please visit the Title XVI website at www.usbr.gov/watersmart/title/authorized.html. Category B Applicants:Sponsors of water reclamation and reuse projects that are eligible for funding under Section 4009(c) of the WIIN Act, Public Law 114-322. Ineligible Applicants - Those not eligible include, but are not limited to, the following entities:Federal Governmental entitiesForeign entitiesIndividualsInstitutes of higher education
Topics and uses of funds
Topics
- Water
- Environment
- Infrastructure
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