The USBR's "WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects" application period is open with a deadline of 9/9/26. There are several eligible activities, but the most relevant to FHP partners is the category for Restoration.
Restoration: Activities to restore or improve in-stream habitat or adjacent riparian areas for the benefit of multiple system users, including fish and wildlife. These may include, but are not limited to:• Restoration of aquatic, riparian, or floodplain habitat• Restoration of lateral floodplain and/or wetland connectivity with a river channel•Implementation of beaver dam analogs, post-assisted log structures, wetland construction for treatment of irrigation water or stormwater flows•Water quality or temperature improvement actions
There will be an informational webinar on this grant program on June 16, 2026, for potential applicants to learn more and ask questions:
WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects Webinar
On Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, at 1:00pm MDT, the Bureau of Reclamation will host an informational webinar to discuss eligible applicants and project types, program requirements, and the evaluation criteria for the Enhanced Water Resourses Projects Notice of Funding Opportunity. Click here to join the webinar.