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WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects Funding Opportunity

This opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation seeks applications for small-scale water efficiency projects under the WaterSMART program. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Reclamation (Department of the Interior) - Eligible Applicants: - States, Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and nonprofit conservation organizations partnering with these entities - Primarily focused on the Western United States and specified territories - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of water conservation and supply reliability projects - Examples: canal lining, water delivery automation, flow measurement, and other water efficiency improvements - Funding and Cost Share: - Federal funding up to $125,000 per project - Total project costs not to exceed $250,000 - Minimum 50% non-federal cost share required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Federal entities, individuals, and institutes of higher education are not eligible - Construction may not begin prior to 12 months after the submission deadline - Projects must be completed within 2 years of award - OEMs and Vendors: - Bureau of Reclamation is the only entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs specified

Description

The Bureau of Reclamation, through the WaterSMART program, invites eligible entities to apply for funding to implement small-scale projects that conserve water and enhance water supply reliability in water delivery systems. Projects may include canal lining, water delivery automation, flow measurement, and other water efficiency improvements. Eligible applicants include States, Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and nonprofit conservation organizations partnering with these entities, primarily located in the Western United States and specified territories. The program requires cost sharing and supports projects with federal funding up to $125,000, with total project costs not exceeding $250,000.

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