[PROGRAM PAUSED] USBR WaterSMART – Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects
Program Information:
Match Requirement: 25-50%
Maximum Award Amount: 20000000
Minimum Award Amount: 500000
Sub Funding Type: Project Planning and Design, Early Project Planning: Scoping, Implementation or On-The-Ground Work
Funding Type: Grant
Funding Source: Federal
Organization Name: US Bureau of Reclamation
Eligible Applicants: Tribal Agencies and Indigenous Led Partnerships, State Agency, Non-Profit Organization, Special Districts (Irrigation, Weed, Water, Sewer, etc.), Local Government
The new WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program will provide cost shared funding to states, Tribes, and other entities as they study, design and construct aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that are collaboratively developed, have widespread regional benefits, and result in the improvement of the health of fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic habitat.
Eligible restoration activities include, but are not limited to:
- Removal or Modification of Barriers to Fish Passage
- Restoration of Connectivity
- Restoration of Aquatic Habitat
- Improvement of Water Availability, Quality, and Temperature
- Other Related Activities