Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #R25AS00322
Bureau of Reclamation seeks proposals for large-scale water recycling projects in the Western U.S.
Posted
March 12, 2026
Respond By
May 13, 2026
Identifier
R25AS00322
NAICS
237110, 237990
This opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation (Department of the Interior) invites eligible organizations in the Western U.S. to apply for funding under the WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects program. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Reclamation (Department of the Interior) - Eligible Applicants: - States, tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, water districts, wastewater districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority in the Western U.S. (AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY) - Products/Services Requested: - Planning, design, and construction of large-scale water recycling projects (total project cost of $500 million or more) - Funding Details: - Up to 25% federal cost share - Total available federal funding: $130 million - Individual awards: $1,000 to $130 million - Minimum 75% non-federal cost share required - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America preferences for iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials - Federal entities, foreign entities, individuals, and institutes of higher education are not eligible - Substantial federal involvement is expected (cooperative agreement or grant) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for project funding, not procurement of specific products or services.
Description
The Bureau of Reclamation, through the WaterSMART program, is offering funding for large-scale water recycling projects. Eligible entities can apply for up to 25% Federal cost share for planning, design, and construction of water recycling projects with total costs of $500 million or more. The program aims to increase water supply and hydropower reliability in the Western United States. Applicants must be located in specified Western states and meet eligibility criteria excluding federal entities, foreign entities, individuals, and institutes of higher education.