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WaterSMART Grants: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for Fiscal Year 2024
- Currently Closed
Open Date:
11/14/2023
Close Date:
2/22/2024
Upcoming Milestones:
Eligible Recipients:
- Local Government
- Native/Tribal Entity
- Non-profit
- State Government
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 jgerman@usbr.gov.