Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects
About This Grant
The Bureau of Reclamation"s Desalination and Water Purification Research (DWPR) Program aims to increase water supplies by reducing the costs, energy requirements, and other barriers to adoption of treating impaired water for beneficial uses.This NOFO invites proposals from eligible applicants to conduct innovative laboratory and pilot-scale water treatment research. Strong applications will demonstrate widespread applicability and benefits of the proposed research and provide a pathway for technology commercialization. This initiative supports the Bureau of Reclamation's mission to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public by providing water managers with new and innovative technologies and approaches to develop additional water resources and increase water supply flexibility.The DWPR 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
Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects is a Bureau of Reclamation grant providing $100K to $800K for municipality. Applications are due 2026-09-29 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
$100K–$800K
2026-09-29
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects 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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Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects?
Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects is offered by Bureau of Reclamation and is generally open to municipality. 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 Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects provide?
Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects provides between $100K and $800K 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 Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects deadline?
Applications for Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects are due 2026-09-29 (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 Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects?
To apply for Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research 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.