# SECURE Water Act – Research Agreements (15.560)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/15-560-secure-water-act-research-agreements/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

SECURE Water Act – Research Agreements is run by Department of the Interior. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $65.6 million in 125 grants, about $524,560 per award.

## Objectives

To fund research activities that are designed to conserve water resources, increase the efficiency of the use of water resources, and/or enhance the management of water resources, including increasing the use of renewable energy in the management and delivery of water.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.3 million | 29 |
| 2022 | $6.6 million | 36 |
| 2023 | $12.4 million | 37 |
| 2024 | $19.5 million | 42 |
| 2025 | $23.8 million | 28 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority | California | $15.0 million |
| Gila River Indian Community | Arizona | $5.7 million |
| Cal Poly Corporation | California | $5.0 million |
| Southern Nevada Water Authority | Nevada | $2.8 million |
| Central Arizona Water Conservation District | Arizona | $2.7 million |
| North Unit Irrigation District | Oregon | $2.5 million |
| Nevada System of Higher Education | Nevada | $2.1 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | $2.1 million |
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | Colorado | $1.7 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | $1.5 million |
| Weber Basin Water Conservancy | Utah | $1.5 million |
| Utah State University | Utah | $1.3 million |
| State of California Department of Water Resources | California | $1.1 million |
| State Engineer, New Mexico Office of the | New Mexico | $1.1 million |
| The Regents of the University of California | California | $999,935 |
| University of California Office of the President | California | $879,247 |
| El Dorado County Water Agency | California | $875,000 |
| University of Utah | Utah | $845,270 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | California | $750,000 |
| Biomilab LLC | Michigan | $744,963 |