Water Grants

Last updated October 5, 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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Freshwater Storytelling: Request for Proposals National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Geographic Society, in partnership with the Conrad Hilton Foundation’s Safe Water Initiative, invites proposals from storytellers to create and disseminate content that raises public awareness about sustainable freshwater use.	Not published	Varies
Clean Water Revolving Fund (MN) Grant Minnesota Public Facilities Authority · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clean Water Revolving Fund in Minnesota provides below-market-rate loans to support communities in upgrading wastewater treatment facilities to meet federal standards.	Not published	Varies
Board of Water and Soil Resources - Grants Water and Soil Resources Board · State Not published · Varies BWSR grants provide funding to local units of government to deliver soil and water conservation services to their communities.	Not published	Varies
Regional Water Plan Seed Grants (GA) Georgia Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The SFY2026 Regional Water Plan Seed Grants, provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, aim to assist local governments and water users in their Regional Water Plan implementation efforts.	Not published	Up to $75K
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance - Sewage Management Operation and Maintenance Grant California Department of Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sewage Management Operation and Maintenance Grant, administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, supports the construction and upkeep of pumpout and dump stations for recreational vessels.	Not published	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Enhancement Project Development State Not published · Up to $4M	Not published	Up to $4M
North Dakota NPS Section 319 Grant North Dakota Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · Varies The North Dakota NPS Section 319 grant aims to combat nonpoint source pollution through voluntary, incentive-based initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grant Commonwealth of Virginia: Division of Legislative Services · State Not published · Up to $15K The Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grant supports projects aimed at enhancing environmental education and conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay area.	Not published	Up to $15K
Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program Jones Falls Watershed Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · $30K – $100K The Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program in the Jones Falls Watershed supports vital environmental action and restoration projects.	Not published	$30K – $100K
Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds: Conservation Grants Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds · Foundation Not published · $20K The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds Grant Program supports local initiatives aimed at conserving and restoring Pennsylvania's vital water resources.	Not published	$20K
Nonpoint Source Grant for Pollution Control Projects Watershed-based Plan Implementation RFP State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · $50K – $150K The Nonpoint Source Grant for Pollution Control Projects aims to implement watershed-based plans to restore and protect waterbodies affected by nonpoint source pollution in Maine.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust The Community Foundation of Utah · Foundation Not published · Varies A Community Impact Fund at the Community Foundation of Utah focused on Great Salt Lake watershed enhancement. The fund pools resources and harnesses the power of collective giving to maximize impact through community-driven solutions.	Not published	Varies
Wetlands Protection and/or Restoration Grant Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3M The Wetlands Protection and/or Restoration Grant, managed by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (FFSL) and the Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust (GSLWET), offers up to $3 million to support projects aimed at…	Not published	Up to $3M
Truckee River Fund Grant Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K The Truckee River Fund Grant, managed by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, offers funding to projects enhancing water quality in the Truckee River watershed.	Not published	$5K – $75K
Alternative Water Supply Grant Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alternative Water Supply Grant, supported by Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature, allocates $230 million since Fiscal Year 2019-20 to enhance Florida's water systems.	Not published	Varies
Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) Control Grant Program - Clean Water Act Section 319(h) California State Water Resources Control Board · Foundation Not published · $50K – $1M The Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grant Program, funded by the California State Water Board through the Clean Water Act Section 319(h), supports projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution.	Not published	$50K – $1M
RFP- Recontamination of Restored Wetlands in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary Hudson River Foundation for Science and Environmental Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Request for Proposals: Literature Review on Recontamination of Restored Wetlands in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary The New York-New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program’s (HEP’s) Restoration Work Group seeks a researcher or team of researchers to…	Not published	Varies
The Environmental Fund of Texas: Tier 2 - EFT Priority Projects Grant The Environmental Fund of Texas · Foundation Not published · $3K – $12K The Environmental Fund of Texas offers Tier 2 grants aimed at projects that protect natural environments, focusing on water, natural areas, and native wildlife.	Not published	$3K – $12K
Site Cleanup Subaccount Grant Program California State Water Resources Control Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Site Cleanup Subaccount Grant Program, established by Senate Bill 445, aims to fund projects that address surface water and groundwater contamination.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program Department of Forestry · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Vermont Watershed Grants Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Vermont Watershed Grant Program, established in 1998, aims to protect and restore Vermont's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, and streams. It funds projects that enhance surface water quality and support habitat improvement.	Not published	Up to $10K
Clean Lakes Grants Clean Lakes Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Clean Lakes Alliance (Madison, WI) awards Clean Lakes Grants to community groups and organizations for lake-improvement and education projects in the Yahara watershed, often requiring matching funds; it has awarded >$1.4M since 2010 and…	Not published	Varies
Water Conservation, Recharge, & Reuse Grants Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Hawai‘i Community Foundation's Water Conservation, Recharge, & Reuse Grants aim to enhance the state's water security through innovative projects.	Not published	Up to $100K
RFP- Healthy Ecosystems Habitat and Native Species Conservaton Projects- Large Grant Category Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · $50K – $175K The Lake Champlain Basin Program invites proposals for the Healthy Ecosystems Habitat and Native Species Conservation Projects.	Not published	$50K – $175K

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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 5, 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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