WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) in Nebraska
WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) (15.507) awarded $18.5 million to recipients in Nebraska in 18 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 4.4% of the program's national total. Lower Republican Natural Resources District received the most, $6.3 million.
- Awarded in Nebraska$18.5 million
- Awards18
- Share of the program4.4%
- Rank among states7th of 23
- National total$421 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 1 | $1.3 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $4.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 1 | $1.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 8 | $10.9 million |
Recipients in Nebraska
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Republican Natural Resources District | Other | 2 | $6.3 million |
| Nebraska Game & Parks Commission | State and local governments | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Middle Republican Natural Resources District | Other | 2 | $2.4 million |
| Bostwick Irrigation District in Nebraska | Other | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Castle Rock Irrigation District | State and local governments | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Chimney Rock Irrigation District | State and local governments | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Upper Republican Natural Resources District | State and local governments | 1 | $834,310 |
| Central Platte Natural Resources District | State and local governments | 3 | $743,491 |
| Lower Loup Natural Resources District | State and local governments | 1 | $351,924 |
| Nebraska Public Power District | State and local governments | 1 | $329,046 |
Open opportunities under this program
Questions people ask
How much WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) money goes to Nebraska?
$18.5 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 18 awards. Nebraska ranks 7th of 23 states and territories for this program.
Who receives WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) money in Nebraska?
The largest recipient is Lower Republican Natural Resources District, with $6.3 million in 2 awards. Next are Nebraska Game & Parks Commission and Middle Republican Natural Resources District.
Can organizations in Nebraska 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 Nebraska
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Clean Communities Investment Accelerator