Supports innovative laboratory- and pilot-scale research that reduces the cost, energy requirements, and other barriers to treating impaired water for beneficial use. Projects should demonstrate broad applicability and a pathway toward commercialization.

$5.7M available $100K-$800K per award No cost share 15 expected awards

Eligible applicants: Public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, nonprofits, businesses, individuals, and other eligible entities. Federal agencies and foreign entities are not eligible.

Supports construction of eligible ocean or brackish-water desalination projects. Projects must meet federal feasibility and program requirements.

$120M available Up to 25% federal share 75% non-federal match 10 expected awards

Eligible applicants: Sponsors of eligible ocean or brackish-water desalination projects with feasibility studies that meet Reclamation requirements.

Supports eligible water-reclamation and reuse projects that develop and supplement local water supplies.

$40M available Up to $20M-$40M 75% non-federal match 10 expected awards

Eligible applicants: States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation, water, and wastewater districts, and other organizations with water or power-delivery authority sponsoring eligible projects. Higher-education institutions are not eligible to apply directly.

Supports projects that enhance water supplies, improve water-resource management, and increase resilience in the western United States.

$50K-$3M per award 30 expected awards Generally 25% match Implementation projects

Eligible applicants: Western states, Tribes, irrigation and water districts, water or power-delivery authorities, qualifying watershed groups, and conservation nonprofits partnered with an eligible entity. Higher-education institutions are not eligible to apply directly.