WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program funding opportunity invites eligible entities to apply for funding to develop local solutions to address their water management needs. This opportunity provides funding for watershed group development, restoration planning, and watershed management project plannin
| Agency | Bureau of Reclamation |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | R26AS00349 |
| Posted date | 06/10/2026 |
| Application deadline | Feb 15, 2028 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Award ceiling | 300,000 |
| Award floor | 50,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 25,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 100 |
| Who can apply | Eligible ApplicantsTo be eligible under this funding opportunity, you must be either an existing watershed group or sponsoring the establishment of a new watershed group as defined in the Cooperative Watershed Management Act (see definition below) that is located in one of the following states or territories: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 15.554 |
| Description | The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program funding opportunity invites eligible entities to apply for funding to develop local solutions to address their water management needs. This opportunity provides funding for watershed group development, restoration planning, and watershed management project planning and design. By providing this funding, Reclamation promotes water reliability and cooperation between stakeholders to reduce conflict, facilitate solutions to complex water issues, and stretch limited water supplies.The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management 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, |
| Agency contact | bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362755 |