WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects

Bureau of Reclamation

Published: May 14, 2026

Updated: Jun 9, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

Bureau of Reclamation (United States) seeks grant funding — WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects. water & sanitation. Submission deadline Aug 2027.

This is a grants contract in the water and sanitation, construction and civil works and energy and power sectors, with a focus on Water Supply and Desalination. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1,000 – USD 120.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 26, 2027.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the water and sanitation sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and other entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply and hydropower reliability. The WaterSMART 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). The WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects NOFO invites eligible applicants to submit proposals for the planning, design, and/or construction of facilities to desalinate seawater or brackish surface water or groundwater. By providing growing communities with new sources of local water supply, desalination projects diversify the water supply portfolio, increase water management flexibility during times of shortage, and make the water supply more reliable.

Agency: Bureau of Reclamation

CFDA: 15.591

Eligible Applicants: Applicants eligible to receive funding under this NOFO include States, departments of a State, subdivisions of a State, or public agencies organized pursuant to a State law, such as: States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, and water districts, or wastewater districtsAll applicants must be located in one of the following States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Ineligible Applicants - Those not eligible include, but are not limited to, the following entities:Federal Governmental entitiesForeign entitiesIndividualsInstitutes of higher education

Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Cost Sharing: Yes

Contact: Bureau of Reclamation

Email: CMunoz@usbr.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on May 14, 2026. Last refreshed 22 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Bureau of Reclamation

Bureau of Reclamation has issued 6 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Water & Sanitation, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: June 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $1,000 - $120,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 26, 2027. You have 421 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bureau of Reclamation in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Water & Sanitation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.