Description
The Bureau of Reclamation is inviting eligible entities to apply for funding to implement small-scale water efficiency projects. The goal of the WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects NOFO is to conserve water and enhance water supply reliability in water delivery systems. Eligible applicants include States, Tribes, irrigation districts, and water districts, as well as nonprofit conservation organizations acting in partnership with these entities. The projects should increase water efficiency through actions such as canal lining, water delivery automation, flow measurement, and other projects.
• Eligible applicants: States, Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and nonprofit conservation organizations
• Project goals: Conserve water and enhance water supply reliability
• Eligible projects: Small-scale water efficiency projects, such as canal lining, water delivery automation, and flow measurement
• Application deadline: June 2, 2026
• Estimated funding: $4,000,000
• Award ceiling: $125,000
• Award floor: $1,000