Water Grants

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grantable tracks 788 active water grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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: 788; from 349 funders
Median award: $60K; middle half $13K–$400K
Total listed funding: $234.7M; across 346 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 13; 47 with a published date

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Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) - Beach Restoration Small Grants Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) · Foundation Not published · $30K – $350K The Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) offers Beach Restoration Small Grants to support projects that enhance and conserve near-shore environments in Puget Sound.	Not published	$30K – $350K
Safe Clean Water Public Education and Community Engagement Grants Program - Tier 3 Water Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Safe Clean Water Public Education and Community Engagement Grants Program This is an exciting opportunity to partner with Los Angeles County to advance the 14 goals of the Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP)!	Not published	Varies
County-wide and Regional Funding Program State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has identified a need for regional programs that address drought related and contamination issues for state small water systems (state smalls) and domestic wells serving…	Not published	Varies
NEP Coastal Watersheds Restore America's Estuaries · Foundation Not published · Varies EPA grant program that funds projects within specific US geographic areas following set priorities	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD): Collaborative Conservation Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Program The Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Grants Program delivered in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supports efforts to…	Not published	Up to $200K
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All – (Prop 68 River – CA) Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – California) Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas.	Not published	Varies
Royal Society of Chemistry: Water Science Bursary Friends of the Royal Society of Chemistry Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A not-for-profit organisation with a heritage that spans 175 years, we have an ambitious international vision for the future. Around the world, we invest in educating future generations of scientists.	Not published	Varies
James River Buffer Program Department of Forestry · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Watershed Association Professional Development Mini-Grants Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Watershed Association Professional Development Mini-Grants support staff and volunteers of watershed organizations in the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	Up to $500
David Risberg Memorial Affiliate Grant Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies Support Stream Team projects for water protection, habitat restoration, and community education	Not published	Varies
Sediment & Stormwater Plan Review Division Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies To ensure that sediment, generated by land disturbance, is contained on site and post-development runoff is managed thereby protecting the waters of the State by reducing stream channel erosion, pollution, siltation and flooding.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Club of Appleton World Service Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Rotary Club of Appleton World Service Grant aims to enhance international service activities, promoting peace and goodwill. The fund supports various themes including clean water, education, and environmental protection.	Not published	$500 – $3K
2026 Community Grants Program Bronx River Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary (APNEP) Grant Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Baldwin Hills Conservancy: Proposition 1 Solicitation Grant Program Baldwin Hills Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Baldwin Hills Conservancy, established in 2000, focuses on acquiring and managing open space within California's Baldwin Hills area. Its mission includes enhancing public enjoyment of these lands while protecting wildlife habitats.	Not published	Varies
New Hampshire Conservation Grant Program New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The New Hampshire Conservation Grant Program, managed by the State Conservation Committee, provides competitive grants for projects aimed at protecting and enhancing the state's natural resources.	Not published	Up to $35K
NJ Water Bank The Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants New Jersey Economic Development Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The NJ Water Bank's Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants program provides vital funding for municipalities to address combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and stormwater management.	Not published	Up to $2M
Lake Impact Fund Grant The Lake George Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
WDNR: Surface Water Grants Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The WDNR Surface Water Grants support organizations in managing surface water through various stages, from planning to implementation.	Not published	Up to $50K
Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act Dept of State Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding opportunity under the Environmental Bond Act supporting clean water, clean air, and green jobs initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan Forgiveness Oklahoma Rural Water Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Loan forgiveness program for water and wastewater systems that qualify based on population criteria.	Not published	Varies
Clean Water Workforce Capacity Development (CWWCD) Block Grant Watersheds United Vermont Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Clean Water Workforce Capacity Development (CWWCD) Block Grant, administered by Watersheds United Vermont, aims to enhance the capabilities of clean water organizations in Vermont.	Not published	Up to $35K
OH Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Grants Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is offering grants under the Clean Water Act Section 319(h) to support projects that improve water quality in Ohio streams.	Not published	Varies
Fisheries Innovation Fund: Electronic Monitoring and Reporting Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200K – $500K The Fisheries Innovation Fund's Electronic Monitoring and Reporting Grant Program aims to enhance fisheries management through electronic technologies.	Not published	$200K – $500K

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do water grants award?

Of the 788 water grants Grantable lists as of October 6, 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 active listings, the leading funders are Natural Resources (26), Chesapeake Bay Trust (19), Maryland Department of the Environment (18), Lake Champlain Basin Program (16), and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (16). In all, 349 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are water grants due?

Of 788 grants listed, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 47 have a published upcoming deadline, 39 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 689 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 49% 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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