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Introducing ADWR's Stakeholder Newsletter

To engage with our stakeholders on recent funding opportunities related to infrastructure, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (Department) will provide periodic updates via email with information related to federal and state monies. Many of these funding opportunities will be facilitated by federal entities such as the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) but will also include state funding opportunities such as the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA).
 

Statewide Funding Opportunities

TItle Description Category
WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2025

This funding opportunity supports the implementation of drought mitigation projects that will build long-term resilience to drought. Through this funding opportunity, Reclamation provides financial assistance for projects that, when implemented, will increase water supply reliability and improve water management. Eligible Applicants: State governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of

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Time-Sensitive Funding, Statewide
WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects 2024

Reclamation leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and local entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply reliability through investments in existing infrastructure and attention to local water conflicts. This NOFO provides funding for water conservation and efficiency projects, water management and infrastructure improvements, and river and watershed restoration projects and

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Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding
WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects 2024

This Environmental Water Resources Projects NOFO provides funding for water conservation and efficiency projects, water management and infrastructure improvements, and river and watershed restoration projects and nature-based solutions that provide significant ecological benefits, have been developed as part of a collaborative process, and help carry out an established strategy to increase the reliability of water resources. Eligible applicants include: Special

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Time-Sensitive Funding, Statewide
WaterSMART Grants: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants

This grant provides funding for projects that result in quantifiable water savings, implement renewable energy components, and support broader sustainability benefits. These projects conserve and use water more efficiently; increase the production of renewable energy; mitigate conflict risk in areas at a high risk of future water conflict; and accomplish other benefits that contribute to sustainability in the Western United

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Time-Sensitive Funding, Statewide
WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects

This grant provides funding for projects that result in quantifiable water savings, implement renewable energy components, and support broader sustainability benefits. These projects conserve and use water more efficiently; increase the production of renewable energy; mitigate conflict risk in areas at a high risk of future water conflict; and accomplish other benefits that contribute to sustainability in the Western United

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Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding

WMAP Funding Opportunities

The WMAP accepts applications year-round. To apply for funding for a water management program or project, follow the application process to see if the program or project is eligible. Follow the steps below:

Read more about the WMAP guidelines in Chapter 9 of the Management Plan  of the AMA in which the project is proposed. If you have any questions about the WMAP process, please review the process flowchart.