The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on projects that seek to conserve and
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use water more efficiently, increase the use of renewable energy and improve energy efficiency, benefit endangered and threatened species, otherwise support water sustainability benefits, or carry out other activities to address climate-related impacts on water or prevent any water-related crisis or conflict.
Related ProgramsWater 2025
Department of the Interior
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:WaterSMART Grants
Additional Information of Eligibility:Under P.L.
111-11, Section 9502, an eligible applicant is a state, Indian tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority.
Applicants must also be located in the western United States or Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended and supplemented; specifically: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands.
Full Opportunity Web Address:http://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/weeg/index.htmlContact: Rupal ShahGrants Management SpecialistPhone 303-445-2442
Agency Email Description: Grants Management Specialist Email
Agency Email: rshah@usbr.gov
Date Posted: 2016-12-08
Application Due Date: 2017-02-14
Archive Date: 2017-03-16