The mission of the Bureau of Reclamation is to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public.
The Environmental Water Resources Projects Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under the WaterSMART program aims to fund projects that focus on water conservation and efficiency, improve water management and infrastructure, and support river and watershed restoration along with nature-based solutions. The grant seeks projects that offer significant ecological benefits, involve a collaborative process, and are part of an established strategy to increase the reliability of water resources.