Introducing ADWR's Stakeholder Newsletter
Statewide Funding Opportunities
| TItle | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
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 Apply Here |
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 Apply Here |
Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding |
WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants (round two) |
FY24 Water Energy and Efficiency Grants funding opportunity was posted November 14, 2023. The first round of applications were due February 22, 2024 and are currently under review. The second round of applications are due October 30, 2024. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) provides funding for projects that result in quantifiable water savings and wider sustainability goals. These projects Apply Here |
Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding |
WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects for Fiscal Year 2024 |
Desalination is an essential tool in stretching the limited water supplies in the Western United States. Desalination projects develop and supplement municipal and irrigation water supplies through the treatment of ocean or brackish water, thereby providing a local supply, providing flexibility during water shortages, and diversifying the water supply portfolio. These projects provide growing communities with new sources of clean Apply Here |
Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding |
WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects for Fiscal Year 2024 |
Large-scale water recycling projects will play an important role in helping communities develop local, drought-resistant sources of water supply by turning currently unusable water sources into a new source of water supply that is less vulnerable to drought and climate change. Through the Large-Scale Water Recycling Program, Reclamation will provide up to 25% Federal cost share, with no per-project Federal Apply Here |
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:
- Review the WMAP project proposal guidelines
- Fill out and submit the questionnaire
- Submit questionnaire to the Grant Coordinator and await a response
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.