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Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects
Bureau of Reclamation · R26AS00079 · Deadline: August 26, 2027 · Advertised ceiling: $40M
Program-level history — this opportunity doesn't publish per-opportunity awards, so these numbers describe its parent program (CFDA 15.504, Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs), not this competition alone. Labeled that way on purpose.
49 unique recipients in the sample; 9 repeat winners.
range $121k – $125.5M
Ask-amount guidance
Applicants here typically receive far less than the advertised ceiling: the program median is $4.9M against a $40M ceiling (12%). Budgets far above the median need a story; budgets far below leave money on the table.
Draw-down reality (program)
Across 17 completed awards in this program (FY2021+ sample, USAspending outlay records), grantees ultimately drew a median 100% of obligated funds. A median well under 100% means underspend or early closure is common here — worth knowing before promising a spend-down timeline.
Listing summary
Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non- Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and other entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply and hydropower reliability. The WaterSMART Program demonstrably advances Trump administration priorities, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14154 (January 20, 2025): Unleashing American Energy (E.O. 14154) and Secretarial Order 3418, and aligns with other priorities and requirements, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14332 …
Eligibility: Others · Categories: Natural Resources · official listing ↗
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