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Growing Water Smart Technical Assistance Grant

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Growing Water Smart Technical Assistance Grant

Overview: Technical assistance grant supporting green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects in the Colorado River Basin, particularly through the Growing Water Smart program.

Geographic Scope: Colorado River Basin (Arizona focus noted)

Program Description:
Technical assistance grant that supports diverse stakeholders in ensuring water resources meet the demands of both people and nature. The grant supports implementation of nature-based solutions for water conservation, soil health improvement, and flood reduction in the face of climate impacts.

Focus Areas:

Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI)

Water conservation

Soil health

Flood mitigation

Climate resilience

Watershed protection

Urban greening

Partner Organizations:

Sonoran Institute

Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy

City of Tucson Water Department

Eligibility:

Organizations working on water resource management

Municipal water departments

Environmental organizations in Colorado River Basin

Recent Award:

2021 grant to City of Tucson for Storm to Shade (S2S) program, supporting green stormwater infrastructure implementation with biological soil amendments (BSAs)

Contact:
Planet Women
Website: planetwomen.org
Partner: Sonoran Institute

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application procedures for this technical assistance grant are not fully specified in source materials. Organizations interested should:

1. Contact Planet Women directly
2. Reach out to Sonoran Institute as the program partner
3. Demonstrate alignment with Growing Water Smart program goals
4. Show commitment to water conservation and nature-based solutions in Colorado River Basin

Note: Contact details and formal application procedures should be obtained from Planet Women or Sonoran Institute websites.

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What Planet Women actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 2
Total given: $50K
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,000–$45K

By dollars: Arizona 90%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ.

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