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Eligible: Education, Local Government, Nonprofits, Tribes, Utilities

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WaterSMART Applied Science Grants

From US Department of Interior (DOI)

The objective of this NOFO is to invite eligible non-Federal entities to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on applied science projects (Project) to improve access to and use of hydrologic data, develop and improve water management tools, improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Results from these projects will be used by water managers to increase water supply reliability, provide flexibility in water operations, improve water management, and support nature-based solutions.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      WaterSMART Applied Science Grants

    • Source

      US Department of Interior (DOI)

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $10,000,000

    • Award Range

    • Cost Share

      Yes

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Education, Local Government, Nonprofits, Tribes, Utilities

    • Sector

      Water & Natural Resources

    • Activity

      Planning, Program Implementation, Program Management, Research & Development

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      WaterSMART Applied Science Grants Application

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      Project results must be readily applicable by managers—resulting in tools and information that can be used to support: water supply reliability, water delivery management, water marketing activities, drought management activities, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, water rights administration, ability to meet endangered species requirements, watershed health, conservation and efficiency, support for nature-based solutions and other water management objectives.

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Dec 16, 2024

    • Application Close Date

      Mar 11, 2025

    • Application Close Time

      4:00 PM PST

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      Nathan Moeller, nmoeller@usbr.gov

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