Valley Water Refill Station Grant Program

The Valley Water Refill Station Grant Program supports the installation of water refill stations, enhancing access to clean drinking water in economically disadvantaged areas of Santa Clara County. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for eligible public agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations to promote the use of refillable bottles and reduce plastic waste. This initiative aligns with funding from the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program approved by voters in 2020.

NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis or until all available funds are disbursed during the fiscal year.
Valley Water is excited to partner with the community through the Valley Water Refill Station Grant Program. These grants are designed to provide funding for the installation of water bottle refill stations to expand drinking water access, especially in economically disadvantaged communities or locations serving school-age children and students in Santa Clara County. With clean drinking water from these refill stations and increased use of refillable bottles, let’s do our part to help reduce plastic waste from single-use plastic water bottles.
Funding for the Valley Water Refill Station Grant Program is made possible through the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program, which Santa Clara County voters approved in November 2020.
Funding Availability
$5,000 per grant towards the purchase, installation, and maintenance of a water refill station of your choice.We have a total of $100,000 in grant funding available for Valley Water Refill Station grants each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).
All applicants, except public entities and non-profit organizations, must demonstrate that the refill station will be installed in an area with public access.

Eligibility

Who is Eligible?Public agencies, such as special districts, cities, towns, and county agencies.Schools, community colleges or universities (public or nonprofit).501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.Nonprofits without 501(c)3 exempt status but can demonstrate they are an affiliate of a nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 tax exempt status that acts as a fiscal sponsor.Organized community group with an established structure that can identify an individual responsible for signing the agreement and meeting insurance requirements.Private entity, such as a:Private water district/agencyschoolcommunity college or university (private)or for-profit company