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WaterSMART Water Recycling in California

WaterSMART Water Recycling (15.504) awarded $756 million to recipients in California in 59 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 80% of the program's national total. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California received the most, $130 million.

By year

Grants under this program to recipients in California
Fiscal yearAwardsAmount
FY 202114$64.6 million
FY 20229$24.7 million
FY 202316$256 million
FY 202419$44.8 million
FY 202520$366 million

Recipients in California

The 10 largest, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientTypeAwardsAmount
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern CaliforniaOther2$130 million
City of San BuenaventuraOther2$106 million
Water Replenishment District of Southern CaliforniaOther3$47.9 million
City of OceansideState and local governments3$31.2 million
Eastern Municipal Water DistrictState and local governments1$30.0 million
Soquel Creek Water DistrictState and local governments1$30.0 million
Sacramento Area Sewer DistrictState and local governments1$29.9 million
Olivenhain Municipal Water DistrictState and local governments1$29.9 million
Padre Dam Municipal Water DistrictState and local governments1$29.9 million
Monterey One WaterState and local governments2$29.9 million

Counted by the recipient's location. A recipient based in California may carry out the work elsewhere.

Open opportunities under this program

Questions people ask

How much WaterSMART Water Recycling money goes to California?

$756 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 59 awards. California ranks 1st of 10 states and territories for this program.

Who receives WaterSMART Water Recycling money in California?

The largest recipient is The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, with $130 million in 2 awards. Next are City of San Buenaventura and Water Replenishment District of Southern California.

Can organizations in California apply now?

Yes, 1 opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.

WaterSMART Water Recycling in other states

Other large programs in California

All federal grants in California

Amounts are federal obligations reported to USAspending.gov for fiscal 2021 to 2025; see how our data works.