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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Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Grant Program Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Grant Program, established under Act 13 of 2012, allocates funds for the effective plugging of orphaned oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania.	Not published	Up to $1M
Watershed Council Grant Program Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Watershed Council Grant Program, managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), invites proposals from watershed-based organizations to enhance organizational administration, conservation, and…	Not published	Up to $40K
Illinois support of Upper Mississippi River Asian Carp control and management (FY25) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and priorities of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices.	Not published	Varies
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies State revolving loan fund for drinking water infrastructure projects. Provides low-interest financing for water system improvements and maintenance.	Not published	Varies
Delaware Nonpoint Source Section 319 Grant Program Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Delaware Nonpoint Source Section 319 Grant Program, administered by the DNREC, provides funding for projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution in Delaware.	Not published	Varies
Southeast Aquatics Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K – $500K The Southeast Aquatics Grant, offered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), aims to enhance aquatic habitats in the southeastern U.S. This funding opportunity supports projects focused on improving water quality, instream…	Not published	$150K – $500K
Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund RFP Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K – $750K The Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund RFP aims to provide grants for projects that restore and maintain bottomland hardwood forests and wetlands, enhance agricultural lands for better soil health and wildlife habitat…	Not published	$150K – $750K
TN Agricultural Resources Conservation Fund Grant Tennessee Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The TN Agricultural Resources Conservation Fund Grant supports Tennessee landowners in implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to mitigate agricultural water pollution.	Not published	Varies
Society of Wetland Scientists: Student Research Grants Society of Wetland Scientists · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Society of Wetland Scientists offers Student Research Grants to support undergraduate and graduate students in wetland science research.	Not published	Up to $1K
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $175K The Chesapeake Bay Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program, funded by the EPA and Chesapeake Bay Trust, supports innovative green infrastructure projects enhancing community livability.	Not published	Up to $175K
Tidal Wetlands Protection and Riparian Rights Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Tidal wetlands are managed to provide reasonable use while furnishing essential resource protection.	Not published	Varies
CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA Programmatic Projects (FY26) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs.	Not published	Varies
NC Pumpout Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants Oklahoma Rural Water Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K Grants available to rural water systems negatively impacted by natural disasters (such as historic winter storms) to help restore and repair water lines and restore households and businesses' access to clean reliable drinking water in…	Not published	Up to $150K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Otter Creek Basin Addison County Regional Planning Commission · State Not published · Varies Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and implementation/construction of best management practices or other programs designed to improve water quality.	Not published	Varies
Climate, Access, and Resource (CAR) Funding Grant California Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Climate, Access, and Resource (CAR) Funding program, administered by the California Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy, provides financial support for projects that enhance climate resilience, community access, and natural…	Not published	Varies
Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program Illinois Department of Environmental Protection · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program offers funding to local government units for creating a comprehensive lead service line inventory as mandated by Illinois law.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Grant Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Foundation Not published · Varies The Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Grant aims to enhance water quality in Biscayne Bay by funding projects submitted by local governments and nonstate entities.	Not published	Varies
AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY26) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes.	Not published	Varies
Clean Vessel Assistance Program - Construction and Upgrade Grant New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Clean Vessel Assistance Program (CVAP) offers grants to marinas, municipalities, and nonprofits for the installation and renovation of pumpout stations to manage recreational boaters' septic waste.	Not published	Up to $60K
Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs: Statewide Waterway Access Grant (SWAG) Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs offer the Statewide Waterway Access Grant (SWAG) to support projects enhancing public access to waterways. Grants of up to $30,000 are available, with a required 1:1 match.	Not published	Up to $30K
Residential Septic System Education & Maintenance Program Grant Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Residential Septic System Education & Maintenance Program, initiated by the Western Montana Conservation Commission, aims to enhance water quality in Western Montana by reducing pollutants from septic systems.	Not published	Up to $50K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Long Island Sound Futures Fund   National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · State Not published · $200 – $50M Funds nitrogen prevention/reduction planning or implementation Free technical assistance is available to help brainstorm project ideas and develop competitive proposals.	Not published	$200 – $50M
Free Rivers Fund Grants Free Rivers Fund · Foundation Not published · €1,000 - €2,000 The Free Rivers Fund (FRF) provides essential financial support for grassroots initiatives that aim to protect free-flowing rivers from dams and development projects.	Not published	€1,000 - €2,000

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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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