Apply for WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects

WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects is a Bureau of Reclamation grant providing between $1,000 and $120,000,000. Applications are due 2027-08-26 (open).

How to apply for WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects from Bureau of Reclamation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bureau of Reclamation before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects?

WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects is offered by Bureau of Reclamation and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects provide?

WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects provides between $1K and $120M per award from Bureau of Reclamation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects deadline?

Applications for WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects are due 2027-08-26 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Bureau of Reclamation, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects?

To apply for WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bureau of Reclamation.