Water Grants

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grantable tracks 788 active water grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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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Tibor T. Polgar Undergraduate Fellowship Hudson River Foundation for Science and Environmental Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Foundation is continuously evaluating all our programs to better understand and amplify the impacts we wish to achieve.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Program Grant Virginia Environmental Endowment · Foundation Not published · Varies The Virginia Program Grant by the Virginia Environmental Endowment focuses on enhancing water quality, restoring the Chesapeake Bay, and promoting land conservation.	Not published	Varies
Water – Small System Capacity & Resiliency Program Vermont Bond Bank · State Not published · Up to $5M Planning for and replacement of drinking water infrastructure in compliance with the EPA’s DWSRF handbook, including preliminary engineering evaluations, engineering design and bid specification, permitting, construction for small drinking…	Not published	Up to $5M
Drinking Water Funding Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies Grants and low-interest loans available for improving and maintaining drinking water infrastructure throughout South Dakota. Administered by the Division of Financial and Technical Assistance under the Board of Water and Natural Resources.	Not published	Varies
Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program (CWRGP) California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program (CWRGP) offers vital funding for community-driven restoration projects in coastal wetlands and stream corridors across Southern California.	Not published	Up to $100K
Delaware River Watershed Protection Fund: Catalyst Grants Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $35K The Delaware River Watershed Protection Fund: Catalyst Grants, initiated in 2014 by the Open Space Institute, aims to enhance water resource management and land protection.	Not published	$10K – $35K
Enhancement Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant Watersheds United Vermont Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Preliminary design, final design, and implementation of dam removal projects.	Not published	Varies
Impact Grants Woodard & Curran Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Woodard & Curran Foundation will award a $100,000 Impact Grant in 2025 to support projects focused on watershed and groundwater management amid climate change.	Not published	$100K
Fish and Wildlife Resources Fund Grant Program Colorado Department of Natural Resources (CO DNR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fish and Wildlife Resources Fund Grant Program, administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board, aims to support existing water supply facilities while ensuring the protection of Colorado's fish and wildlife.	Not published	Varies
Water Infrastructure Funding Programs State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Disaster Recovery – Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (ECWAG) USDA Rural Development · Federal Not published · $15M – $100M Helps eligible communities prepare, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water.	Not published	$15M – $100M
Duke Energy: Florida: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local Impact Grants of up to $20,000 aimed at promoting vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclusion.	Not published	Up to $20K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Lamoille Basin Northwest 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
Proposition 68 Grant Program Tahoe Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The principal goal of the Conservancy's Prop 68 grant program is to support purposes set forth in the Conservancy's governing statutes and strategic plan, including stewarding Conservancy lands and protecting Basin communities from…	Not published	Varies
Trout and Salmon Foundation Grant Trout and Salmon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Trout and Salmon Foundation Grant offers matching funds up to $5,000 to support projects aimed at restoring and enhancing trout and salmon habitats in North America.	Not published	Up to $5K
Watershed Restoration Funding Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies Funds provided to manage the state's nonpoint source (NPS) program projects that identify and address NPS pollution problems.	Not published	Varies
Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (CAFWS-182) 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
NJ Water Bank Technical Assistance Planning and Design Grant State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · $2M The NJ Water Bank Technical Assistance Planning and Design Grant provides crucial funding for disadvantaged communities to cover planning and design costs for clean water and drinking water infrastructure projects.	Not published	$2M
Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To fund multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects.	Not published	Varies
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · $25M – $50M The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWRSF) program assists public water systems in financing the cost of drinking water infrastructure projects needed to achieve or maintain compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements…	Not published	$25M – $50M
OR Feasibility Study Grants Oregon Water Resources Department · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The OR Feasibility Study Grants program, managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, aims to support water conservation, reuse, and storage projects across the state.	Not published	Up to $500K
Water Conservation and Protection Mini-grant Program Grant Tampa Bay Water · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Water Conservation and Protection Mini-grant Program, offered by Tampa Bay Water, provides $50,000 in funding for local projects aimed at conserving water and protecting drinking water sources in the Tampa Bay area.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Plan Implementation Grant- Source Water Protection Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is providing funding to implement Source Water Protection (SWP) plans, including approved wellhead protection and surface water intake protection plans.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Duke Energy: Kentucky: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local Impact Grants of up to $20,000 aimed at supporting vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclusion in Kentucky.	Not published	Up to $20K

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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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