WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program

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 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 (August 7, 2025): Improving Oversight in Federal Grantmaking (E.O. 14332).

• NAICS15.554

• Foa_Content_of_R26AS00349.pdf

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• Attachment A - Budget_Detail_and_Narrative_template_v2025_March.xlsx

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• Attachment B - Budget_Narrative_Guidance_v2025_March.docx

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• Eligible Planning and Project Design Activities.pdf

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• Example Stakeholder List.pdf

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• Example Watershed Maps.pdf

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• General NOFO FAQ.pdf

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• Submission Instructions & Tips.pdf

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