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WaterSMART Grants: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for Fiscal Year 2024

  • Currently Closed

Open Date:

11/14/2023

Close Date:

11/13/2024

Upcoming Milestones:

Eligible Recipients:

  • Local Governments
  • Native/Tribal Entities
  • Non-profits
  • State Governments

Program Purpose:

  • Energy Infrastructure
  • Other Infrastructure

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Bureau/Office

Bureau of Reclamation

Funded by:

U.S. Department of the Interior

Overview

This Water and Energy Efficiency Grants opportunity 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. 

Related Resources

Additional information is available on the Resources page.

Funding Details

Funding Source:
  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Funding Type:
Grant - match required
Total Amount Available:
Limit per Applicant:
$5,000,000
Estimated Awards:

Applicant Guidance

Applicants can submit proposals under the following three funding groups:

  • Funding Group 1: Up to $500,000 in Federal funds provided through this NOFO will be available for smaller on-the-ground projects that may take up to 2 years to complete.
  • Funding Group 2: Up to $2,000,000 in Federal funds provided through this NOFO will be available for larger on-the-ground projects that may take up to 3 years to complete.
  • Funding Group 3: Up to $5,000,000 in Federal funds provided through this NOFO will be available for larger on-the-ground projects that may take up to 3 years to complete.

Contact Information

Questions regarding applicant and project eligibility and application review may be submitted to Christina Munoz.

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