WaterSMART Drought Response Program (DRP)

Funding

Contingency Planning up to $200,000; Group 1 up to $500,000; Group 2 up to $2,000,000; Group 3 up to $5,000,000

Deadline

July 28, 2026

Agency

Bureau of Reclamation

Overview

WaterSMART DRP funds drought contingency planning, drought resiliency projects, and temporary emergency response actions that improve water supply reliability and operational flexibility.

🏷️Eligible Project Categories

Drought ResilienceWater SupplyWater ManagementWater TreatmentInfrastructurePlanning

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Check Back Date

Winter 2026-2027

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