Water Grants

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 789 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: 789; from 350 funders
Median award: $60K; middle half $13K–$400K
Total listed funding: $234.7M; across 346 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 13; 44 with a published date

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Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (BRIC) Emergency Management Grants · State Not published · Varies Federal mitigation grant program designed to help communities reduce long-term risks from natural hazards, especially flooding.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity Watershed Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife.	Not published	Varies
Water Environment Association of Texas Scholarship Fund Grant Water Environment Association of Texas Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Water Environment Association of Texas Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance to members and their dependents pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Freshwater Algae Control Grants (WA) State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · Up to $50K The Freshwater Algae Control Grants (WA) support initiatives to manage toxic algae blooms that threaten public health and ecosystems. The program offers funding ranging from $100,000 to $200,000, with a maximum award of $50,000 per project.	Not published	Up to $50K
State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (FY25) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes.	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Supports the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Watershed Agreement to restore and protect Maryland's natural resources.	Not published	Varies
Restoration Grant Programs: Drought - Protecting Salmon California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Up to $10M The Restoration Grant Programs by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife aim to protect and enhance salmon habitats in response to drought and climate change.	Not published	Up to $10M
Water System Sustainability Grant Program -Asset management grants New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services · Foundation Not published · $20K – $30K The Water System Sustainability Grant Program provides essential funding for community water systems to enhance their operational efficiency through effective asset management practices.	Not published	$20K – $30K
Great Lakes Restoration Community Grant Program Restore America's Estuaries · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund Grant Kern Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund Grant, established by Southern California Edison, aims to improve the Kern River rainbow trout population and restore habitats in the Upper Kern Basin.	Not published	Varies
Lake Huron Fund Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lake Huron Fund supports projects focused on protecting Lake Huron and its watersheds. Youth Advisory Council members have participated in projects related to Lake Huron conservation.	Not published	Varies
WATER, WASTEWATER, and STORMWATER – Community and Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP) Vermont Economic Progress Council · State Not published · Varies Enables municipalities to finance essential infrastructure (like water, sewer, roads, and stormwater systems) that supports new housing development using tax increment financing. See CHIP Guidelines to learn more.	Not published	Varies
Watershed Assistance Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Watershed Assistance Grant Program, a collaboration between the Chesapeake Bay Trust and state agencies, aims to enhance water quality in Maryland and West Virginia.	Not published	Up to $150K
E. Gordon Grau Coastal and Marine Resource Management and Policy Fellowship Program Grant Hawai‘i Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $65K The E. Gordon Grau Coastal and Marine Resource Management and Policy Fellowship, sponsored by Hawai‘i Sea Grant, offers a two-year paid opportunity for recent graduates (Masters, Ph.D., or J.D.) interested in coastal and marine resource…	Not published	$65K
ACWA Scholarship Grant Association of California Water Agencies · Foundation Not published · $5K The ACWA Scholarship, established by the Association of California Water Agencies in 1961, aims to support innovative students pursuing education in water resources-related fields.	Not published	$5K
Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY25) (CAFWS-176 170, and 164) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes.	Not published	Varies
Water Innovation Pilot Fund Imagine H2O Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M Funding program supporting pilot projects and demonstration of water innovation solutions. Provides capital for deploying and testing water technology solutions globally.	Not published	$1M
WUV Woody Buffer Block Grant Watersheds United Vermont Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Watersheds United Vermont (WUV) is a state-wide network of local groups dedicated to the health of their home watersheds.	Not published	Varies
District of Columbia Community Stormwater Solutions Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The District of Columbia Community Stormwater Solutions Grant Program (DC-CSS) is funded by the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE).	Not published	Varies
Clean Water Fund: Small Implementation Grant Lancaster County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Clean Water Fund: Small Implementation Grant aims to enhance collaboration for water quality improvement in Lancaster County by 2040.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Drop by Drop Project Grant Clean the World Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The WASH Foundation (Clean the World Foundation, Orlando, FL) and Las Vegas Sands run the Drop by Drop Project, funding water-stewardship projects in Macao and Singapore; 2025 recipients were the University of Saint Joseph (Macao) and…	Not published	Varies
Sewage Facilities Grant Program Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Sewage Facilities Grant Program, established under Act 13 of 2012, utilizes funds from the Marcellus Legacy Fund to support compliance with the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act.	Not published	Up to $100K
Quinnipiac River Fund Grants The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven · Foundation Not published · Varies The Quinnipiac River Fund Grants, founded in 1990, aim to enhance the environmental quality of the Quinnipiac River and New Haven Harbor.	Not published	Varies
NJ Clean Vessel – Pump Out Facilities Grant Program State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · $4K – $20K The NJ Clean Vessel – Pump Out Facilities Grant Program aims to fund the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations, alongside educational initiatives for boaters regarding sewage disposal.	Not published	$4K – $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 789 water grants Grantable lists as of October 4, 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 (22), Chesapeake Bay Trust (19), Maryland Department of the Environment (18), Lake Champlain Basin Program (16), and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (16). In all, 350 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are water grants due?

Of 789 grants listed, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 44 have a published upcoming deadline, 39 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 693 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 50% 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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