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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Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Grant Program aims to enhance climate resilience through nature-based solutions in conservation lands.	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Team (GIT) Funding Program - Scope #3 - Increasing Effectiveness of Landowner Engagement to Accelerate Wetland Restoration Across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Team (GIT) Funding Program The Chesapeake Bay Trust has been designated to receive federal funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Chesapeake Bay Program Goal…	Not published	Varies
Lake Erie Protection Fund Grant Ohio Lake Erie Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Lake Erie Protection Fund Grant provides small grants up to $50,000 for projects aimed at preserving and restoring Lake Erie and its watersheds in Ohio.	Not published	Up to $50K
Highlands Open Space Partnership Funding Program Grant New Jersey Highlands Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies The Highlands Open Space Partnership Funding Program, managed by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition, offers a matching grant opportunity to support property acquisitions that protect vital resources in the Highlands Region.	Not published	Varies
Environmental and Water Resource Institute (EWRI) Scholarships- Florida Section Grant American Society of Civil Engineers Inc · Foundation Not published · $9K The Environmental and Water Resource Institute (EWRI) Scholarships, offered by the American Society of Civil Engineers, aim to support civil and environmental engineering students.	Not published	$9K
Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands (KGI) Watershed: Lu Winsor Environmental Grants Pierce County Planning and Public Works / Puyallup Watershed Initiative · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands (KGI) Watershed Lu Winsor Environmental Grants support community-driven projects to enhance habitat and water quality.	Not published	Up to $3K
Watershed Forestry Field Trips Grant Program Watershed Agricultural Council Of The New York City Watersheds Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Watershed Forestry Field Trips Grant Program, administered by the Watershed Agricultural Council, offers funding for educational trips within the NYC Watershed.	Not published	Up to $5K
Division of Boating and Waterways: Sewage Management Education and Outreach Grant Program California Department of Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · $277K The Division of Boating and Waterways offers the Sewage Management Education and Outreach Grant Program to educate Californians about proper boat sewage disposal.	Not published	$277K
Proposition 1 – Water Recycling State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water…	Not published	Varies
Pat Jones Stream Team Association Grant Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies Support Stream Team Association projects for water protection and improvement	Not published	Varies
Small Community Planning Grant Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies Planning grant for small communities seeking to develop water and waste infrastructure projects. Application form available.	Not published	Varies
Floodplains by Design Grants State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · Up to $10M The Floodplains by Design Grants program aims to enhance community resilience to flooding and restore vital habitats in Washington's river corridors.	Not published	Up to $10M
Water Quality Improvements Grant Utah Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · Varies The Utah Division of Water Quality offers funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program, providing approximately $9 million annually from state and federal sources.	Not published	Varies
Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant, established in 2014, aims to enhance salmon and steelhead migration by funding projects that remove fish passage barriers.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Columbia Pacific Economic Development District of Oregon · Foundation Not published · $100K – $2.5M Federal funding for non-metropolitan cities and counties in Oregon to support community development projects.	Not published	$100K – $2.5M
DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY26) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the Award.	Not published	Varies
Sacramento District California In-Lieu Fee Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5.2M The Sacramento District California In-Lieu Fee Program, established by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, offers a mitigation option for permittees to compensate for authorized impacts to aquatic resources in California.	Not published	Up to $5.2M
Small Grant Program The Watershed Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K The Watershed Institute's Small Grant Program has awarded approximately $1.1 million to recipients since 2003. Recent awards of $30,000 were distributed among six different organizations.	Not published	$30K
Section 604(b) - Water Quality Management Program for Qualified Areawide Planning Agencies (FY 22) Illinois Environmental Protection Agency · State Not published · Varies Illinois EPA’s Section 604(b) Water Quality Management program grant (a.k.a.	Not published	Varies
Illinois Wetland Inventory Grant Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provide the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) with a preliminary updated statewide wetland mapping using a deep learning predictive model in a geographic information system (GIS)	Not published	Varies
Greg Buck Memorial Research Fund Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greg Buck Memorial Research Fund was created in loving memory of Greg Buck at the request of his family. This fund honors Greg's dedication to the study and research of fisheries in Bristol Bay.	Not published	Varies
Explore the River RFP - Santa Ana River Conservancy Program Grant State of California Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · Up to $75K The Santa Ana River Conservancy Program offers grants to enhance public access to the Santa Ana River and its tributaries, particularly for communities facing barriers.	Not published	Up to $75K
Source Water Protection Grants Program Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy is offering Source Water Protection Grants to support projects that enhance drinking water safety and quality.	Not published	Varies
Oregon Sea Grant: Activity and Conference Support Oregon Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Oregon Sea Grant provides funding up to $2,500 for conferences and activities that engage stakeholders in discussions relevant to OSG's strategic goals. Applications are accepted on an as-needed basis, with a review period of 60 days.	Not published	Up to $3K

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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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