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. 345 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: $234.6M; across 345 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 13; 47 with a published date

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Potomac Planting Program The Piedmont Environmental Council · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Piedmont Environmental Council provides free technical assistance, project design, materials, and labor for the planting of native trees and shrubs in riparian zones on properties in the Potomac River watershed.	Rolling	Varies
Private Well Outreach RFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · $6K The Department awards grants from State appropriations, federal awards, and other funding sources.	Not published	$6K
WATER, WASTEWATER, and STORMWATER – Water and Waste Disposal Pre-development Planning Grants State Not published · $2.5M – $6M	Not published	$2.5M – $6M
Bay Restoration Fund - Septics Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies To provide State grant funding to County governments to upgrade Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems (OSDS) with Best Available Technology (BAT) for nitrogen removal and/or septic to sewer connections, within each County.	Not published	Varies
VAFM: Capital Equipment Assistance Program Grant Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The VAFM: Capital Equipment Assistance Program offers financial assistance to Vermont-based farmers and custom manure applicators.	Not published	Up to $40K
Baseline Water Quality Data Grant Program Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Baseline Water Quality Data Grant Program, established under Act 13 of 2012, aims to fund initiatives by the Commonwealth Financing Authority to collect and analyze baseline water quality data from private water supplies.	Not published	Up to $250K
LCBP: Organizational Support Grant Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) offers the Organizational Support Grant to enhance the capacity of local organizations dedicated to improving water quality, wildlife, and cultural resources in the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	Up to $20K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Project Development Funding, Missisquoi and Lamoille Basins Northwest Regional Planning Commission · State Not published · $500K – $1M Supports scoping work on any clean water non-regulatory project type to determine feasibility, constraints, and overall suitability for implementing the project.	Not published	$500K – $1M
Lehigh River Fund Lehigh Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Area-of-Interest Funds- Lehigh Valley Community Foundation An area-of-interest fund supports programs & initiatives that tackle issues of your choosing, such as the environment, camperships, or no-kill animal shelters.	Not published	Varies
Volunteer Monitoring Lab Analysis Support Grant Program Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Volunteer Monitoring Lab Analysis Support Grant Program by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) offers financial assistance up to $5,000 for volunteer monitoring programs.	Not published	Up to $6K
Equitable Clean Water Infrastructure Grant Program Coalition for Green Capital D/B/a American Green Bank Consortium · Foundation Not published · $1.3M To build a pipeline of equitable clean water infrastructure projects that directly benefit disadvantaged communities by providing green banks with funding and technical assistance to finance such projects.	Not published	$1.3M
Munson Foundation Grant Program The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation offers grants focusing on the conservation of natural resources in eastern North America and the Caribbean Basin, particularly in the U.S. Key areas include marine resource management, South Florida…	Not published	$10K – $40K
Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grants National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M Since our creation by Congress in 1984, NFWF has grown to become the nation’s largest private conservation foundation.	Not published	Up to $2M
Land Aquisition and Conservation RFP Grant Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · $100K – $4M The Lake Champlain Basin Program invites proposals for land acquisition or conservation easements in the U.S. portion of the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	$100K – $4M
Alabama Nonpoint Source (NPS) Section 319 Implementation Grants Alabama Department of Environmental Management · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alabama Nonpoint Source Section 319 Implementation Grants support projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution and enhancing water quality in Alabama.	Not published	Varies
Family Forest Fish Passage Grant Program (WA) Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · Varies The Family Forest Fish Passage Grant Program in Washington aids private forestland owners in removing barriers that obstruct fish migration, particularly for salmon and trout.	Not published	Varies
Drought Resilience Fund The Bureau of Land Management Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Nearly 40 million Americans depend on the Colorado River. Worsening drought in the West poses an existential threat to communities, landscapes, and economies.	Not published	Varies
H20 For Life: Mini-Grant H2O for Life · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Grant Application Closed For The 2024-2025 School Year. The Application Will Reopen In August Of 2025._ At H2O for Life, we never want finances to be a barrier to participating in a service project.	Not published	Varies
DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY27) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the Award.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 1 and 68 - (Regionwide and LLAR) Small Grants Program (CA) California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $50K – $300K The Proposition 1 and 68 Small Grants Program in California offers funding between $50,000 and $300,000 for projects that prioritize jump-start initiatives, project planning, and technical assistance for disadvantaged communities.	Not published	$50K – $300K
H2Ohio Rivers Initiative: Chloride Reduction Grants (OH) Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The H2Ohio Rivers Initiative: Chloride Reduction Grants support Ohio municipalities, townships, villages, and counties in adopting best management practices to reduce chloride from deicers impacting water resources.	Not published	Up to $75K
OWEB Restoration Grants Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Varies The OWEB Restoration Grants support watershed projects aimed at protecting and restoring watershed functions. Eligible applicants include tribes, watershed councils, and educational institutions.	Not published	Varies
Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration – Nature Based Solutions Grant California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration program, funded by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, aims to restore wetlands and watershed ecosystems with a budget of up to $54 million.	Not published	Varies
NH Wetland Mitigation Grant Program - Aquatic Resource Mitigation ( ARM) Fund New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The NH Wetland Mitigation Grant Program, managed by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, aims to sustain aquatic resources.	Not published	Varies

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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, 345 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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