WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants
Bureau of Reclamation
This Water and Energy Efficiency Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) provides funding for projects that result in quantifiable water savings, implement renewable energy components, and support broader sustainability benefits. These projects conserve and use water more efficiently; increase the production of renewable energy; mitigate conflict risk in areas at a high risk of future water conflict; and accomplish other benefits that contribute to sustainability in the Western United States.
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Eligible Applicants:
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
The Bureau of Reclamation will host an informational webinar on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 11:00 – 12:00 MST to discuss the Water and Energy Efficiency Grants (WEEG) funding opportunity.

