R21AS00289: WaterSMART-Applied Science Grants for Fiscal Year 2021
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Reclamation notices from 2021.
Bureau of Reclamation offered grants of up to $200,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on April 21, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 11, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$200,000
- Total funding$1.5 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| R23AS00446 | June 29, 2023 | Closed October 17, 2023 | Closed |
| R22AS00165 | February 16, 2022 | Closed April 14, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 10, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 21, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 21, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Category A: States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts; state, regional, or local authorities whose members include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; and other organizations with water or power delivery authority. All Category A applicants must be located in the Western United States or United States Territories, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Category B: Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and nonprofit organizations that are acting in partnership and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A.All Category B applicants must be in the United States or the specific Territories identified above.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Applied Science Grants awards averaged $221,564; this notice allows up to $200,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (49% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Through WaterSMART Applied Science Grants, Reclamation provides cost-shared financial assistance to States, Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority, universities, nonprofit research institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects to develop hydrologic information and water management tools and improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Increased access to information and improved modeling and forecasting capabilities will help avoid water conflicts and improve our ability to meet a variety of water management objectives, including: support for water supply reliability, management of water deliveries, water marketing activities, drought management activities, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, water rights administration, ability to meet endangered species requirements, watershed health, conservation and efficiency, and other water management objectives.
Who has won Applied Science Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Applied Science Grants (15.557) awarded $19.1 million across 86 grant awards, an average of $221,564 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Arlington | Texas | 3 | $712,006 |
| Southern Nevada Water Authority | Nevada | 3 | $701,025 |
| Washington State University | Washington | 2 | $688,033 |
| Henry's Fork Foundation, Inc | Idaho | 2 | $673,211 |
| Mojave Water Agency Public Facilities Corporation | California | 2 | $603,704 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is R21AS00289 still open?
No. It closed on April 21, 2021.
Who can apply for WaterSMART-Applied Science Grants for Fiscal Year 2021?
Bureau of Reclamation accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for WaterSMART-Applied Science Grants for Fiscal Year 2021?
Closed April 21, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $200,000 each. About $1.5 million in total.
Who has won Applied Science Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Texas at Arlington, Southern Nevada Water Authority, Washington State University. The program made 86 awards worth $19.1 million in that time.