WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects Funding

Bureau of Reclamation
Reclamation will provide funding for small-scale on-the-ground water efficiency projects which seek to implement work identified in an applicant’s water planning efforts. Example projects include, but are not limited to:
Canal lining/piping
Municipal metering
Irrigation flow measurement
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition and Automation (SCADA)
Landscape Irrigation measures
High-Efficiency Indoor Appliances and Fixtures
Upgrades to Commercial Cooling Systems to Improve Water Use Efficiency
Other projects that are similar to those tasks listed above may be submitted for consideration and will be allowed to the extent that they are consistent with program authorization and goals.
Reclamation will host a webinar on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 1 pm MST to discuss eligible applicants and project types, program requirements, and the evaluation criteria this funding opportunity. Click here to join the live event or to watch a recording after the completion of the live event.
If you have questions regarding applicant and project eligibility, program requirements, or the evaluation criteria, click here and select Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects Inquiries to schedule a time to talk with the program coordinators.