Water Grants

Last updated August 3, 2026

There are currently 780 active water grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) - Regional Pre-Design (Learning) Program Grant	Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Environmental Fund of Texas: Tier 3 - Scaling Up Impact Grant	The Environmental Fund of Texas	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Clean Water Fund	Lancaster County Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CDFW: Cannabis Restoration Grants: Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Water and Wastewater Services	Maryland Environmental Service	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New York State Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) - Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) Grant	Natural Resources Conservation Service - New York	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AJA Foundation Grants	Aja Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program	Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies
State	Water Quality Protection and Restoration Program	Maryland Department of the Environment	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Clean Water – Large Grants For Implementation	Lake Champlain Basin Program	Rolling	$50K – $200K
State	2025 NOAA Interjurisdictictional Fisheries Act of 1986 - Research: Management of Interjurisdictional Fisheries Resources	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Project Funding Grant	South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – Rivers and Streams Grants	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	RRGL Private Grants	Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Team (GIT) Funding Program - Scope #2 - Development of a Chesapeake Bay Shallow Water Habitat Sentinel Site Program	Chesapeake Bay Trust	Rolling	Varies
State	Small Water Facilities Funding	Water & Waste Funding	Rolling	Varies
State	Department of Natural Resources - Grants	Natural Resources Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) - Restoration and Protection Grant Program (WA)	Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TN Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grant Program	Tennessee Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Southwest Rivers Headwaters Fund Grant	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Clean Water Fund Projects and Practices Grant Program	Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program - Greening in the Harlem River Watershed Grant	Hudson River Foundation for Science And	Rolling	Up to $60K
Foundation	Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant Program FY26	California Department of Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Up to $2.7M
Foundation	Tulpehocken and Quittapahilla Creek Watershed Grant Program	Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission	Rolling	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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