WaterSMART: Applied Science Grants

US Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR) grant open #R25AS00280

Response due Jul 08, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR) is soliciting applications for WaterSMART Applied Science Grants. This federal grant program funds applied scientific research aimed at improving water management, conservation, and efficiency across the western United States. The opportunity was posted on Grants.gov and is open for applications from early March through early July 2026. Specific scope details, dollar values, and eligibility requirements are not provided in the synopsis text.

What they want

The WaterSMART Applied Science Grants program, administered by the Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR), funds applied science projects related to water resource management. Based on the synopsis (opportunity number R25AS00280, Grants.gov ID 361417), applicants may submit proposals for scientific research and studies that support improved water supply reliability, water conservation, and water management in the western U.S. Full programmatic requirements, allowable activities, matching requirements, and detailed scope are expected in the full solicitation document.

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal

Risks & flags

Synopsis contains minimal detail — full solicitation not yet available, making early competitive assessment difficult
No dollar values, eligibility criteria, or technical requirements disclosed in the synopsis

Market context

inferred from NAICS

Professional, Scientific & Technical Services

NAICS 541712

US market size: $2.0T
Typical award: $25K – $50M

Typical buyers

All federal civilianDoDStates

Commonly required

8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

Sector-level estimate — full code lookup not yet in catalog.

WaterSMART: Applied Science Grants

Due Jul 08

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