The Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART program is accepting applications for many of their grants such as the Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects (SWEP): supports small-scale, on-the-ground water efficiency projects which seek to implement work identified in an applicant’s water planning efforts. 

• • Applications are due Tuesday, July 8, 2025. 
  • Applicants may request up to $125,000 for projects that cost $250,000 or less and can be completed in 2 years.  
  • Apply on grants.gov (NOFO No. R24AS00059) and learn more about SWEP grants and WaterNow’s support by downloading our SWEP Fact Sheet.  

Questions About a Grant? 

If you are planning to apply or have questions regarding applicant and project eligibility, program requirements, or the evaluation criteria, you should schedule a time to talk with the USBR program coordinators by clicking here and selecting the grant you want to speak about.