WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
About This Grant
The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program funding opportunity invites eligible entities to apply for funding to develop local solutions to address their water management needs. This opportunity provides funding for watershed group development, restoration planning, and watershed management project planning and design. By providing this funding, Reclamation promotes water reliability and cooperation between stakeholders to reduce conflict, facilitate solutions to complex water issues, and stretch limited water supplies.The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program demonstrably advances Trump administration priorities, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14154 (January 20, 2025): Unleashing American Energy (E.O. 14154) and Secretarial Order 3418, and aligns with other priorities and requirements, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14332 (August 7, 2025): Improving Oversight in Federal Grantmaking (E.O. 14332).
Grant Summary
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program is a Bureau of Reclamation grant providing $50K to $300K. Applications are due 2028-02-15 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
$50K–$300K
2028-02-15
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program from Bureau of Reclamation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bureau of Reclamation before the deadline.
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WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program?
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program 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 Cooperative Watershed Management Program provide?
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program provides between $50K and $300K 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 Cooperative Watershed Management Program deadline?
Applications for WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program are due 2028-02-15 (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 Cooperative Watershed Management Program?
To apply for WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program, 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.