WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) in California
WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) (15.507) awarded $136 million to recipients in California in 198 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 32% of the program's national total. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California received the most, $9.0 million.
- Awarded in California$136 million
- Awards198
- Share of the program32%
- Rank among states1st of 23
- National total$421 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 33 | $9.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 49 | $24.6 million |
| FY 2023 | 46 | $37.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 32 | $24.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 38 | $40.2 million |
Recipients in California
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California | State and local governments | 4 | $9.0 million |
| North Kern Water Storage District | Other | 4 | $8.9 million |
| Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency | State and local governments | 3 | $7.8 million |
| Turlock Irrigation District | State and local governments | 3 | $7.1 million |
| San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District | State and local governments | 3 | $5.4 million |
| Palmdale Water District | State and local governments | 3 | $5.2 million |
| Municipal Water District of Orange County Water Facilities Corporation | State and local governments | 2 | $5.0 million |
| Jurupa Community Services District | State and local governments | 1 | $5.0 million |
| East Bay Municipal Utility District | State and local governments | 1 | $4.9 million |
| Fresno Irrigation District | State and local governments | 4 | $4.8 million |
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Questions people ask
How much WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) money goes to California?
$136 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 198 awards. California ranks 1st of 23 states and territories for this program.
Who receives WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) money in California?
The largest recipient is The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, with $9.0 million in 4 awards. Next are North Kern Water Storage District and Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency.
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 (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) in other states
Other large programs in California
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- National School Lunch Program
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Head Start