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Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects
Bureau of Reclamation · R26AS00052 · Deadline: September 29, 2026 · Advertised ceiling: $800k
Program-level history — this opportunity doesn't publish per-opportunity awards, so these numbers describe its parent program (CFDA 15.506, Water Desalination Research and Development), not this competition alone. Labeled that way on purpose.
46 unique recipients in the sample; 10 repeat winners.
range $75k – $800k
Ask-amount guidance
Applicants here typically receive far less than the advertised ceiling: the program median is $250k against a $800k ceiling (31%). 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 Bureau of Reclamation"s Desalination and Water Purification Research (DWPR) Program aims to increase water supplies by reducing the costs, energy requirements, and other barriers to adoption of treating impaired water for beneficial uses. This NOFO invites proposals from eligible applicants to conduct innovative laboratory and pilot-scale water treatment research. Strong applications will demonstrate widespread applicability and benefits of the proposed research and provide a pathway for technology commercialization. This initiative supports the Bureau of Reclamation's mission to manage, d…
Eligibility: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other), Nonprofits with 501(c)(3), other than higher education, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3), Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others · Categories: Natural Resources · official listing ↗
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