Water Grants

Last updated August 3, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	National Estuary Program Watersheds Grant Program	Restore America's Estuaries	Rolling	$200K – $500K
Foundation	Sanitary & Storm Sewer Funding Grant	South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DE Community Water Quality Improvement Grant (CWQIG)	Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)	Rolling	$25K – $75K
Foundation	L.L.Bean - Club Fostered Stewardship Grant	American Canoe Association (ACA)	Rolling	$100 – $1K
Foundation	Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program	American Water Works Company, Inc.	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Grant Program	Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $20M
State	Whole Watershed Program	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	International Federation of Fly Fishers: Conservation Grants	International Federation of Fly Fishers	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	TryMarine Grant	Friends of Reservoirs	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nonpoint Source Management Grants (Section 319): Small Project Assistance Grants	Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Delaware River Grant Program	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Agriculture, Soil Health, and Water Efficiency Innovation Pilot Program Grant	Arizona Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Oregon Sea Grant Biennial Research Competition	Oregon Sea Grant	Rolling	$125K
Foundation	Riparian Buffer Block Grant	Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wyoming Nonpoint Source Program: Section 319 Grant	Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality	Rolling	$10K – $300K
Foundation	Corporate Scholarships- AECOM Academic Scholarship Grant	American Water Works Association	Rolling	$5K
State	Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Federal	WaterSMART Drought Response Program	Bureau of Reclamation	Rolling	$2.5M – $150M
Foundation	GA Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant	Georgia Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Up to $600K
Foundation	MiCorps: Volunteer Stream Cleanup Grant	Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)	Rolling	$500 – $5K
State	State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (CAFWS-180)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon Grant	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Quinnipiac River Fund	The Community Foundation for Greater New	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Vermont- Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program Grant	Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets	Rolling	$100K – $4M

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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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