Bureau of Reclamation Grants

Open Bureau of Reclamation grants

• WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects

  Up to $120MDeadline: Aug 26, 2027open

  Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and o...

• Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects

  Up to $40MDeadline: Aug 26, 2027open

  Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non- Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and ...

• Water and Energy Efficiency Grants

  Up to $5.0Mopen

  Water and Energy Efficiency Grants is sponsored by Bureau of Reclamation. This program provides funding for projects that result in quantifiable water...

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• WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects

  Up to $3.0MDeadline: Sep 8, 2027open

  The objective of the WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects funding opportunity is to invite eligible entities to apply for funding to implemen...

• WaterSMART Drought Response Program

  Up to $1.5Mopen

  Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and o...

• Native American Affairs: Fiscal Year 2025 Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency Program

  Up to $1.0MDeadline: Sep 23, 2026open

  Award range: $50,000 - $1,000,000 Eligibility: To be considered for this program, applicants will meet all the following eligibility requirements:The...

• Native American Affairs: Fiscal Year 2025 Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency Program

  Up to $1.0MDeadline: Sep 23, 2026open

  The objectives of this NAA/TAP funding opportunity are to provide funding for drought relief actions/projects that mitigate drought impacts for design...

• WaterSMART: Applied Science Grants

  Up to $400KDeadline: Jul 8, 2026open

  Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and l...

• WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program

  Up to $300KDeadline: Feb 15, 2028open

  Award range: $50,000 - $300,000 Eligibility: Eligible ApplicantsTo be eligible under this funding opportunity, you must be either an existing watersh...

• WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program

  Up to $300KDeadline: Feb 15, 2028open

  The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program funding opportunity invites eligible entities to apply for funding to develop local solutions ...

• WaterSMART Applied Science Grants (ASG)

  Deadline: Jul 8, 2026open

  WaterSMART Applied Science Grants (ASG) is sponsored by Bureau of Reclamation. The WaterSMART Applied Science Grants support projects that improve wat...

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• Native American Affairs: Fiscal Year 2025 Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency Program

  Deadline: Sep 23, 2026open

  The objectives of this NAA/TAP funding opportunity are to provide funding for drought relief actions/projects that mitigate drought impacts for design...

• WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects

  Deadline: Aug 26, 2027open

  Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and o...

• WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program

  Deadline: Feb 15, 2028open

  The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program funding opportunity invites eligible entities to apply for funding to develop local solutions ...

• WaterSMART Drought Response Program

  Deadline: Oct 3, 2031open

  Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and o...

• WaterSMART Program

  open

  WaterSMART Program is sponsored by Bureau of Reclamation. The WaterSMART Program leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with ...

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• WaterSMART Grant Program

  open

  WaterSMART Grant Program is sponsored by Bureau of Reclamation. The WaterSMART program helps fund hydropower project development and other water-relat...

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• WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants

  open

  WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants is sponsored by Bureau of Reclamation. Through WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants, Reclamatio...

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• Colorado River System Conservation Pilot

  open

  Colorado River System Conservation Pilot is sponsored by Bureau of Reclamation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outc...

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• Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)

  open

  Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program) is sponsored by Bureau of Reclamation. Supports small water storage and g...

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Where Bureau of Reclamation grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What Bureau of Reclamation funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent Bureau of Reclamation awards:

How to apply for Bureau of Reclamation grants

Most Bureau of Reclamation applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.