R23AS00089: WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program (R26AS00349). Status: Closes February 15, 2028 (465 days left). It is in our archive of Bureau of Reclamation notices from 2023.
Bureau of Reclamation offered grants of up to $3.0 million to state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on April 5, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 4, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| R22AS00026 | August 3, 2021 | Closed December 9, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 24, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 5, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other organizations with water or power delivery authority
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the money in the 2 programs behind this notice (72% 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
WaterSMART’s Environmental Water Resources Projects provide support for priorities identified in Presidential Executive Order (E.O.) 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, and is aligned with other priorities such as those identified in E.O. 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. The Environmental Water Resources Projects also support the goals of the Interagency Drought Relief Working Group established in March 2021 and the National Drought Resiliency Partnership.
Who has won WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) (15.507) awarded $421 million across 673 grant awards, an average of $626,058 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Unlimited, Inc. | Virginia | 8 | $10.8 million |
| The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California | California | 4 | $9.0 million |
| North Kern Water Storage District | California | 4 | $8.9 million |
| Public Utilities Board of the City of Brownsville Texas | Texas | 2 | $8.0 million |
| Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency | California | 3 | $7.8 million |
Who has won Cooperative Watershed Management grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cooperative Watershed Management (15.554) awarded $22.7 million across 113 grant awards, an average of $201,055 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Unlimited, Inc. | Virginia | 10 | $2.2 million |
| Nfria-Wserc Conservation Center, Inc. | Colorado | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Deschutes River Conservancy | Oregon | 2 | $499,474 |
| County of, Chelan | Washington | 2 | $494,564 |
| Big Hole Watershed Committee | Montana | 3 | $400,622 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, R26AS00349, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is R23AS00089 still open?
No. It closed on April 5, 2023. A newer notice is open: R26AS00349, closes February 15, 2028 (465 days left).
Who can apply for WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023?
Bureau of Reclamation accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023?
Closed April 5, 2023. 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 $3.0 million each.
Who has won WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Trout Unlimited, Inc., The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, North Kern Water Storage District. The program made 673 awards worth $421 million in that time.
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