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WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program

Bureau of Reclamation · R26AS00349 · Deadline: February 15, 2028 · Advertised ceiling: $300k

Program-level history — this opportunity doesn't publish per-opportunity awards, so these numbers describe its parent program (CFDA 15.554, Cooperative Watershed Management), not this competition alone. Labeled that way on purpose.

Ask-amount guidance

Applicants here typically receive far less than the advertised ceiling: the program median is $200k against a $300k ceiling (67%). Budgets far above the median need a story; budgets far below leave money on the table.

Draw-down reality (program)

Across 44 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

The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program funding opportunity invites eligible entities to apply for funding to develop local solutions to address their water management needs. This opportunity provides funding for watershed group development, restoration planning, and watershed management project planning and design. By providing this funding, Reclamation promotes water reliability and cooperation between stakeholders to reduce conflict, facilitate solutions to complex water issues, and stretch limited water supplies.The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program demons…

Eligibility: Others · Categories: Natural Resources · official listing ↗

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