Water Grants
Last updated October 4, 2026
Grantable tracks 789 active water grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 16 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 346 list an award amount, with a median of $60K.
- Grants tracked
- 789
- from 350 funders
- Median award
- $60K
- middle half $13K–$400K
- Total listed funding
- $234.7M
- across 346 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 13
- 42 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26 Department of Parks and Recreation · State Oct 30, 2026 · $100 – $6.2M Provide boating safety education to the general public. These grants are available to organizations that offer on-the-water boating safety education courses. | |
| CDBG | Regional Water Implementation Commerce Grants Calendar · State Oct 31, 2026 · $200M Expand water access and quality through regional partnerships. Requires 50% local match. | |
| 2026 Clean Vessel Act Grants eCivis Grants Network (direct) · State Oct 31, 2026 · Varies Grant program for clean vessel facilities and boating infrastructure administered by the Department of Environmental Management - Bureau of Natural Resources. | |
| 2026 Clean Vessel Act Grants State of Rhode Island · State Oct 31, 2026 · Varies | |
| CDBG | Water and Sewer Infrastructure Commerce Grants Calendar · State Oct 31, 2026 · $80M Funding to support essential water and sewer systems. Requires 25% local match. | |
| Event Grants Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation · Foundation ~November · $1K – $3K Grants support community events anywhere in Hawaii that perpetuate Duke's legacy and spirit through ocean and beach sports, and water safety. | |
| Federal 319(h) Grants (Clean Water Act) Water Quality Funding · State Nov 30, 2026 · $90M – $100M U.S. EPA-funded grants under Clean Water Act Section 319(h) to support watershed-based initiatives that implement watershed plans and address nonpoint source pollution. Requires 40% mandatory nonfederal cost share. | |
| In Lieu Fee Program Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water and Waste Management/Office of Water Resources · State Dec 15, 2026 · Varies In Lieu Fee Stream and Wetland Mitigation Grants are provided to entities who apply to fulfill requirements for stream and/or wetland mitigation to create and/or restore streams and wetlands. | |
| 2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h) State Water Resources Control Board · State Dec 18, 2026 · $10M – $100M The NPS Grant Program seeks proposals for projects that reduce runoff of pollution to waters of the state, such as agricultural projects that reduce pesticide and nutrient runoff, improvement or decommissioning of dirt roads to reduce… | |
| Clean Water State Revolving Fund Assistance (CWSRF) Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water and Waste Management/Office of Water Resources · State Dec 31, 2026 · Varies West Virginia Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund to provide a long-term source of financial funds for construction projects and other water quality management activities eligible under Section 603(c) of the Clean Water Act. | |
| F26AS00085 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Fish and Wildlife Service · Federal Dec 31, 2026 · $20K – $924K Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of interjurisdictional projects that cut across state and tribal Great… | |
| Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500K Assist farmers and landowners in the design and installation of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) that reduce or prevent nutrient and sediment losses from farms and improve water quality and soil health across Pennsylvania. | |
| Water Quality Mini Grants Montana Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation ~December · Varies MACD offers mini-grants to help fund local education and outreach efforts that address non-point source water quality issues. Montana Association of Conservation Districts | |
| Private Forest Accord Grant Program Oregon Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation ~December · Up to $10M This grant program results from a historic agreement between timber and conservation groups, which has increased protections for stream and aquatic species' habitat while allowing forest management practices to continue on private lands. | |
| F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Fish and Wildlife Service · Federal Dec 31, 2026 · $20K – $100K Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support development and/or implementation of Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species… | |
| Essential Utilities Protect Your Drinking Water Grant Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc · Foundation ~January · $3K – $10K The Essential Utilities Protect Your Drinking Water Grant, administered by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, offers funding between $2,500 and $10,000 for projects aimed at protecting public drinking water sources. | |
| Community Conservation Program Virginia Environmental Endowment · Foundation ~January · From $50K The Community Conservation Program provides funds for conservation initiatives focused on: All initiatives must be located within specified jurisdictions. | |
| The Campbell Foundation Grants The Keith Campbell Foundation · Foundation Jan 29, 2027 · Up to $25K The Campbell Foundation Grants focus on environmental funding across the United States, supporting innovative projects that enhance water quality and ecological balance. | |
| Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY27 Department of Parks and Recreation · State Feb 1, 2027 · Varies Provide resources to local agencies to repair or renovate public boating access facilities. | |
| Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27 Department of Parks and Recreation · State Feb 1, 2027 · Varies Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public non-motorized boating access. The Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program provides funding to create or improve public non-motorized boating access. | |
| Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27 Department of Parks and Recreation · State Feb 1, 2027 · Varies Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vessels. | |
| WWDC - New Development - Planning Level I Wyoming Water Development Commission · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Level I studies carry out necessary reconnaissance work to determine the overall condition of the water system from source to delivery. The entire water system is evaluated under Level I work. | |
| Innovative Stormwater Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Part of the annual competitive grant cycle. Supports innovative stormwater management projects for conservation, preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. | |
| WWDC - Dams and Reservoirs - Planning Level II Wyoming Water Development Commission · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Proposed new dams with storage capacity of 2,000 acre feet or more and proposed expansions of existing dams of 1,000 acre feet or more qualify for the Dam and Reservoir Program. |
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Water grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 13 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 42 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 38 5%
- No deadline published
- 696 88%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 42 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most open water grants
- Natural Resources 22 open
- Chesapeake Bay Trust 19 open
- Maryland Department of the Environment 18 open
- Lake Champlain Basin Program 16 open
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 16 open
- Water & Waste Funding 14 open
350 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 789 active water grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 25 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About water grants
Water grants fund drinking water, wastewater, watershed protection, and water quality work across the country. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers programs such as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Nonpoint Source (Section 319) grants, while USDA supports rural water infrastructure and NOAA and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation fund coastal and watershed resilience. Eligible recipients range from municipalities and utilities to nonprofits and tribes.
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Water Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do water grants award?
Of the 789 water grants Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 346 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $60K, and the middle half fall between $13K and $400K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most water grants?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Natural Resources (22), Chesapeake Bay Trust (19), Maryland Department of the Environment (18), Lake Champlain Basin Program (16), and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (16). In all, 350 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are water grants due?
Of 789 grants listed, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 42 have a published upcoming deadline, 38 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 696 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 52% fall in October–December.
What grants are available for water projects?
Funding covers drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, watershed and source water protection, nonpoint source pollution control, and habitat and resilience work. The EPA's Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Section 319 grants are major federal mechanisms, alongside USDA rural water programs and NOAA coastal funding. Some assistance comes as low-interest loans rather than outright grants.
Does the EPA fund water quality work?
Yes. The EPA funds water quality through programs like the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which supports wastewater treatment, nonpoint source control, and watershed management, and through Section 319 nonpoint source grants administered with states. Eligible recipients can include municipalities, nonprofits, and citizens' groups, though much CWSRF assistance is delivered as loans.
Who else funds watershed and water nonprofits?
Beyond the EPA, USDA funds rural water and wastewater systems, NOAA supports coastal and estuary work, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds watershed and resilience projects, often with required match. Regional programs like Chesapeake Bay and Great Lakes initiatives, plus state agencies and private foundations, round out the landscape. Many water projects braid several of these sources together.
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