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WaterSMART Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects Grant Opportunity

This opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation seeks proposals for water reclamation and reuse projects under the WaterSMART Title XVI program. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior - Eligible Applicants: - State, regional, or local authorities (states, tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, water districts, wastewater districts) in specified western states and U.S. territories - Products/Services Requested: - Planning, design, and/or construction of water reclamation and reuse infrastructure - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named; applicants propose their own solutions - Funding and Awards: - Total available funding: $40,000,000 - Individual awards: $1,000 to $40,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 10 - Cost sharing is required - Awards made as grants or cooperative agreements - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America preferences for infrastructure projects - Eligibility limited to non-federal entities with water or power delivery authority in listed states and territories - Projects must be completed within three years of the application deadline - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for project proposals, not a procurement of defined products or services.

Description

The Bureau of Reclamation, through the WaterSMART program, invites eligible applicants to submit proposals for planning, design, and/or construction of water reclamation and reuse projects. These projects aim to develop and supplement urban and irrigation water supplies through water reuse, providing new sources of clean water, increasing water management flexibility during shortages, and enhancing water supply reliability. Eligible applicants include state, regional, or local authorities such as States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, water districts, or wastewater districts located in specified states and territories. The program expects to award approximately 10 grants with funding amounts ranging from $1,000 to $40,000,000, requiring cost sharing and offering cooperative agreements or grants.

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