WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) in Colorado
WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) (15.507) awarded $26.1 million to recipients in Colorado in 51 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 6.2% of the program's national total. Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company received the most, $3.0 million.
- Awarded in Colorado$26.1 million
- Awards51
- Share of the program6.2%
- Rank among states6th of 23
- National total$421 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $20,539 |
| FY 2022 | 14 | $3.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 10 | $1.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 16 | $17.3 million |
| FY 2025 | 10 | $3.8 million |
Recipients in Colorado
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company | Nonprofits | 1 | $3.0 million |
| Chama Peak Land Alliance | Nonprofits | 1 | $3.0 million |
| Mancos Conservation District | State and local governments | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Purgatoire Watershed Partnership, Inc | Nonprofits | 1 | $2.4 million |
| City of Greeley | Other | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Florida Consolidated Ditch Company | Nonprofits | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Bostwick Park Water Conservancy | State and local governments | 2 | $1.9 million |
| The Colorado Rio Grande Restoration Foundation | Nonprofits | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Town of Cheraw | State and local governments | 1 | $789,500 |
| Middle Colorado Watershed Council | Nonprofits | 1 | $746,412 |
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Questions people ask
How much WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) money goes to Colorado?
$26.1 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 51 awards. Colorado ranks 6th of 23 states and territories for this program.
Who receives WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) money in Colorado?
The largest recipient is Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company, with $3.0 million in 1 award. Next are Chama Peak Land Alliance and Mancos Conservation District.
Can organizations in Colorado 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 Colorado
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs
- 1332 State Innovation Waivers
- Special Education Grants to States
- Federal Transit Formula Grants