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WaterSMART Applied Science Grants for Hydrologic Data and Water Management Tools

The Bureau of Reclamation, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking applications for the WaterSMART Applied Science Grants program to advance water management and hydrologic science in the Western United States and select U.S. territories. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior - Financial Assistance Operations Section, Denver Federal Center - Program Overview: - WaterSMART Applied Science Grants fund projects that improve access to hydrologic data, develop or enhance water management tools, and advance hydrologic modeling and forecasting - Example project areas: operational models for irrigation or reservoir operations, integration of snow monitoring technologies, development of hydrologic databases - Funding Details: - Up to 20 awards anticipated, each up to $400,000 - Total program funding: $6,000,000 - 50% non-Federal cost share required - Eligibility: - States, tribes, irrigation/water districts, authorities with water or power delivery, universities, nonprofit research institutions, and federally-funded R&D centers (in partnership) - Federal agencies, individuals, and private/commercial entities are not eligible - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or branded products required; focus is on applied science, data integration, and tool development - Services include hydrologic data access and integration, water management tool development, and hydrologic modeling/forecasting enhancement - Notable Requirements: - Projects must address water supply reliability, drought management, forecasting, or watershed health - Place of performance is limited to the Western U.S. and specified territories - Locations: - Contracting office at Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO - Projects performed in Western U.S. states and eligible territories

Description

The Bureau of Reclamation, through the WaterSMART program, is offering Applied Science Grants to improve access to and use of hydrologic data, develop and improve water management tools, and enhance hydrologic modeling and forecasting capabilities. The program supports projects that help water managers and reservoir operators make informed decisions to increase water supply reliability and resilience during droughts. Eligible projects include improving operational models for irrigation or reservoir operations, enhancing snow monitoring technologies, and developing hydrologic databases. The program expects to award approximately 20 grants with funding up to $400,000 each, requiring a 50% non-Federal cost share.

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