Federal Funding & Grants Nationwide history Updated May 2026

USBR WaterSMART Desalination Construction Projects 2026 (R26AS00034)

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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Program Summary

Federal funding for design and construction of desalination projects.

Full Description

Federal funding for design and construction of desalination projects under the WaterSMART Title XVI/Desalination Act authority, supporting drought resilience and improved water supply reliability. Companion NOFO to R26AS00079 Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects.

Key Details

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Eligible Applicants

States, tribes, local governments, irrigation/water districts, and other entities in the 17 western Reclamation states

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Geographic Focus

Nationwide

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Funding Amount

Varies; see NOFO on Grants.gov

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Contact

Bureau of Reclamation; see Grants.gov listing for program contact

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