The Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Applied Science Grants program typically funds projects leveraging scientific research and innovation to address critical water resource challenges across the Western United States. This initiative aims to enhance water management, promote conservation, and improve resilience to drought and climate change through applied scientific principles. Projects often involve data collection, modeling, and developing practical tools and strategies to optimize water use, protect ecosystems, and secure sustainable water supplies for agricultural and urban needs. Please note: This specific funding opportunity is currently paused and under review until further notice.
Opportunity ID: 357697
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00038 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Applied Science Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.557 — Applied Science Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 10, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date.Applications must be submitted no later than this due date and time. Proposals received after the application deadline will not be considered unless it can be determined that the delay was caused by Reclamation or there were technical issues with the Grants.gov application system. Note that difficulties related to an applicant’s Grants.gov profile (e.g., incorrect organizational representative), uploading documents to Grants.gov, or an applicant’s SAM.gov registration are not considered technical issues with the Grants.gov system. If for any reason applicants are unable to submit their application through Grants.gov, they may provide a paper copy of their full application by mail or courier. Applications may be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) or a paper application may be submitted to the following addresses. We strongly encourage you to use grants.gov to submit your proposal if possible. Under no circumstances will applications received through any other method (such as e-mail or fax) be considered eligible for award.By United States Postal Service and all other express delivery and courier services:Bureau of ReclamationColumbia-Pacific Regional Office1150 N. Curtis RoadBoise, Idaho 83706Attn: Nathan Moeller (CPN-7309)If you are submitting a paper application, please notify the Reclamation Financial Assistance Contact in Section G.1 by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time by the submission day listed in Section D.4. Submission Date and Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2025 This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
| Archive Date: | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: |
This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nathan Moeller
nmoeller@usbr.gov Email:nmoeller@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice. | Feb 07, 2025 | |
| This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice | Dec 12, 2024 | |
| This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice | Dec 12, 2024 | |
| updated closing date | Dec 12, 2024 | |
| Dec 12, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00038 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Applied Science Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.557 — Applied Science Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 10, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date.Applications must be submitted no later than this due date and time. Proposals received after the application deadline will not be considered unless it can be determined that the delay was caused by Reclamation or there were technical issues with the Grants.gov application system. Note that difficulties related to an applicant’s Grants.gov profile (e.g., incorrect organizational representative), uploading documents to Grants.gov, or an applicant’s SAM.gov registration are not considered technical issues with the Grants.gov system. If for any reason applicants are unable to submit their application through Grants.gov, they may provide a paper copy of their full application by mail or courier. Applications may be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) or a paper application may be submitted to the following addresses. We strongly encourage you to use grants.gov to submit your proposal if possible. Under no circumstances will applications received through any other method (such as e-mail or fax) be considered eligible for award.By United States Postal Service and all other express delivery and courier services:Bureau of ReclamationColumbia-Pacific Regional Office1150 N. Curtis RoadBoise, Idaho 83706Attn: Nathan Moeller (CPN-7309)If you are submitting a paper application, please notify the Reclamation Financial Assistance Contact in Section G.1 by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time by the submission day listed in Section D.4. Submission Date and Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2025 This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
| Archive Date: | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: |
This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nathan Moeller
nmoeller@usbr.gov Email:nmoeller@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00038 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Applied Science Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.557 — Applied Science Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2025 This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
| Archive Date: | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: |
This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nathan Moeller
nmoeller@usbr.gov Email:nmoeller@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00038 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Applied Science Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.557 — Applied Science Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2025 This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
| Archive Date: | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: |
This Notice of Funding Opportunity and closing date are paused and under review until further notice |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nathan Moeller
nmoeller@usbr.gov Email:nmoeller@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00038 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Applied Science Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | Applied Science Grants are a component of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Basin Study Program. For more information on the WaterSMART Basin Study Program, please see www.usbr.gov/watersmart/bsp/index.html. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.557 — Applied Science Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date.Applications must be submitted no later than this due date and time. Proposals received after the application deadline will not be considered unless it can be determined that the delay was caused by Reclamation or there were technical issues with the Grants.gov application system. Note that difficulties related to an applicant’s Grants.gov profile (e.g., incorrect organizational representative), uploading documents to Grants.gov, or an applicant’s SAM.gov registration are not considered technical issues with the Grants.gov system. If for any reason applicants are unable to submit their application through Grants.gov, they may provide a paper copy of their full application by mail or courier. Applications may be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) or a paper application may be submitted to the following addresses. We strongly encourage you to use grants.gov to submit your proposal if possible. Under no circumstances will applications received through any other method (such as e-mail or fax) be considered eligible for award.By United States Postal Service and all other express delivery and courier services:Bureau of ReclamationColumbia-Pacific Regional Office1150 N. Curtis RoadBoise, Idaho 83706Attn: Nathan Moeller (CPN-7309)If you are submitting a paper application, please notify the Reclamation Financial Assistance Contact in Section G.1 by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time by the submission day listed in Section D.4. Submission Date and Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Category A: States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts; state, regional, or local authorities whose members include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; and other organizations with water or power delivery authority.All Category A applicants must be located in the Western United States or United States Territories, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.Category B: Universities, nonprofit research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and federally-funded research and development centers that are acting in partnership and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A.All Category B applicants must be in the United States or the specific Territories identified above. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this NOFO is to invite eligible non-Federal entities to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on applied science projects (Project) to improve access to and use of hydrologic data, develop and improve water management tools, improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Results from these projects will be used by water managers to increase water supply reliability, provide flexibility in water operations, improve water management, and support nature-based solutions. Project results must be readily applicable by managers—resulting in tools and information that can be used to support: water supply reliability, water delivery management, water marketing activities, drought management activities, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, water rights administration, ability to meet endangered species requirements, watershed health, conservation and efficiency, support for nature-based solutions and other water management objectives.In general, under this NOFO, Reclamation will provide funding for applied science projects to develop or improve hydrologic information, water management tools, modeling and forecasting capabilities, and improve nature-based solution decisions. Results from these Projects will be used by water managers to increase water supply reliability, provide flexibility in water operations, and improve water management.Proposed projects will be reviewed by the Program Office to determine whether the project type is eligible for evaluation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nathan Moeller
nmoeller@usbr.gov Email:nmoeller@usbr.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R25AS00038 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WaterSMART Applied Science Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | Applied Science Grants are a component of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Basin Study Program. For more information on the WaterSMART Basin Study Program, please see www.usbr.gov/watersmart/bsp/index.html. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.557 — Applied Science Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 10, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, on the listed application due date.Applications must be submitted no later than this due date and time. Proposals received after the application deadline will not be considered unless it can be determined that the delay was caused by Reclamation or there were technical issues with the Grants.gov application system. Note that difficulties related to an applicant’s Grants.gov profile (e.g., incorrect organizational representative), uploading documents to Grants.gov, or an applicant’s SAM.gov registration are not considered technical issues with the Grants.gov system. If for any reason applicants are unable to submit their application through Grants.gov, they may provide a paper copy of their full application by mail or courier. Applications may be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) or a paper application may be submitted to the following addresses. We strongly encourage you to use grants.gov to submit your proposal if possible. Under no circumstances will applications received through any other method (such as e-mail or fax) be considered eligible for award.By United States Postal Service and all other express delivery and courier services:Bureau of ReclamationColumbia-Pacific Regional Office1150 N. Curtis RoadBoise, Idaho 83706Attn: Nathan Moeller (CPN-7309)If you are submitting a paper application, please notify the Reclamation Financial Assistance Contact in Section G.1 by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time by the submission day listed in Section D.4. Submission Date and Time. |
| Archive Date: | May 11, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Category A: States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts; state, regional, or local authorities whose members include one or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; and other organizations with water or power delivery authority.All Category A applicants must be located in the Western United States or United States Territories, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.Category B: Universities, nonprofit research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and federally-funded research and development centers that are acting in partnership and with the agreement of an entity described in Category A.All Category B applicants must be in the United States or the specific Territories identified above. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this NOFO is to invite eligible non-Federal entities to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on applied science projects (Project) to improve access to and use of hydrologic data, develop and improve water management tools, improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Results from these projects will be used by water managers to increase water supply reliability, provide flexibility in water operations, improve water management, and support nature-based solutions. Project results must be readily applicable by managers—resulting in tools and information that can be used to support: water supply reliability, water delivery management, water marketing activities, drought management activities, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, water rights administration, ability to meet endangered species requirements, watershed health, conservation and efficiency, support for nature-based solutions and other water management objectives.In general, under this NOFO, Reclamation will provide funding for applied science projects to develop or improve hydrologic information, water management tools, modeling and forecasting capabilities, and improve nature-based solution decisions. Results from these Projects will be used by water managers to increase water supply reliability, provide flexibility in water operations, and improve water management.Proposed projects will be reviewed by the Program Office to determine whether the project type is eligible for evaluation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nathan Moeller
nmoeller@usbr.gov Email:nmoeller@usbr.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nathan Moeller nmoeller@usbr.gov Email: nmoeller@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.557 | R25AS00038 | WaterSMART Applied Science Grants | PKG00289613 | Dec 03, 2024 | Feb 08, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357697 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
357697 SF424A-1.0.pdf
357697 SF424B-1.1.pdf
357697 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
357697 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
357697 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
357697 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
357697 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
357697 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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