WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) in Texas
WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) (15.507) awarded $35.2 million to recipients in Texas in 38 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 8.4% of the program's national total. Public Utilities Board of the City of Brownsville Texas received the most, $8.0 million.
- Awarded in Texas$35.2 million
- Awards38
- Share of the program8.4%
- Rank among states4th of 23
- National total$421 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 9 | $1.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 7 | $4.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 7 | $10.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 10 | $11.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 6 | $7.0 million |
Recipients in Texas
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Utilities Board of the City of Brownsville Texas | Other | 2 | $8.0 million |
| Donna Irrigation District | State and local governments | 2 | $5.3 million |
| El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board | State and local governments | 1 | $5.0 million |
| El Paso County Water Improvement District No 1 | State and local governments | 6 | $3.2 million |
| Hidalgo Irrigation District 1 | State and local governments | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Hidalgo County Irrigation District | State and local governments | 1 | $2.0 million |
| City of Arlington | State and local governments | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Menard County Water Control & Improvement District #1 | State and local governments | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Cameron County Irrigation District #2 | State and local governments | 3 | $1.4 million |
| United Irrigation District | State and local governments | 2 | $1.4 million |
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Questions people ask
How much WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) money goes to Texas?
$35.2 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 38 awards. Texas ranks 4th of 23 states and territories for this program.
Who receives WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) money in Texas?
The largest recipient is Public Utilities Board of the City of Brownsville Texas, with $8.0 million in 2 awards. Next are Donna Irrigation District and El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board.
Can organizations in Texas 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 Texas
- 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
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Unaccompanied Alien Children Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii