R25AS00038: WaterSMART Applied Science Grants
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 2024.
Bureau of Reclamation offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $1) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on January 25, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 7, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$400,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$10.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| R25AS00280 | March 5, 2026 | Closed August 3, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 12, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 25, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 9, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Applied Science Grants awards averaged $221,564; this notice allows up to $400,000 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
This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice
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 R25AS00038 still open?
No. It closed on January 25, 2025.
Who can apply for WaterSMART Applied Science Grants?
Bureau of Reclamation accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for WaterSMART Applied Science Grants?
Closed January 25, 2025. 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 $400,000 each. About $10.0 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.
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