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Open Federal Grants · Bureau of Reclamation

WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects

Bureau of Reclamation · Opportunity R26AS00034 · Awards $1,000–$120,000,000

AgencyBureau of Reclamation
Opportunity NumberR26AS00034
Award Floor$1,000
Award Ceiling$120,000,000
Cost Sharing / MatchingRequired — the listing asks for cost sharing or a match
Application DeadlineAug 26, 2027 — 316 days left as of Oct 14, 2026
Last Updated on Grants.govMay 18, 2026
Who Can ApplyOther applicants

Eligibility

Applicants eligible to receive funding under this NOFO include States, departments of a State, subdivisions of a State, or public agencies organized pursuant to a State law, such as: States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, and

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About This Opportunity

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 …

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