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Updated May 2026
USBR WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects 2026 (R26AS00017)
Program Summary
Federal funding for projects that enhance water resources through restoration, infrastructure improvements, and watershed management.
Full Description
Reclamation's Enhancing Water Resources Projects (EWRP) NOFO supports projects that improve the management of existing water supplies through approaches like infrastructure modernization, watershed protection, water rights transactions, and ecosystem restoration. The FY26 NOFO closes September 9, 2026. An informational webinar will be held June 16, 2026 at 1 PM MDT.
Key Details
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Eligible Applicants
States, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, universities, and nonprofits
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Geographic Focus
Nationwide (Reclamation service area)
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Funding Amount
Varies
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Contact
Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART program staff via Grants.gov listing
