The WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects grant is designed to help fund projects that improve water management for various uses like conservation, infrastructure, and river restoration. The goal is to support projects that benefit multiple community interests, such as agriculture and recreation, and that have been developed collaboratively. Projects that align with specific federal priorities will be given preference.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any entity that can propose a project benefiting water resource management. This includes organizations involved in water conservation, infrastructure improvements, or watershed restoration.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate significant watershed benefits
- Lack of collaborative project development
- Non-compliance with federal priorities outlined in the grant description
- Inability to meet cost-sharing requirements
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of collaborative project development
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Documentation aligning the project with federal priorities
- Organizational financial statements
- Proof of eligibility
- Environmental impact assessments
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with federal priorities
- Cost-sharing is mandatory
- Projects must be developed collaboratively
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any entity without restrictions. This means any organization, regardless of type, can apply as long as they meet the project requirements and align with the grant's objectives.
Overview
This grant is open to any entity that can propose a project benefiting water resource management. This includes organizations involved in water conservation, infrastructure improvements, or watershed restoration.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate significant watershed benefits
- Lack of collaborative project development
- Non-compliance with federal priorities outlined in the grant description
- Inability to meet cost-sharing requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for water conservation and efficiency projects, improvements to water infrastructure, and river and watershed restoration efforts. The projects should balance community interests and provide significant benefits to the watershed.
Total Program Funding
$60,000,000
Expected Awards
30
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 8, 2027(435 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 7, 2027
Application Checklist
- Register on the federal grant portal
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather evidence of collaborative project development
- Create a comprehensive budget plan
- Align project with federal priorities
- Compile necessary financial documents
- Submit environmental impact assessments