Program Name | Description | Eligible Entities | Eligible Entity Information | Project Category | Award Ceiling | Award Floor | Non-federal Cost Share | Application Deadline | Status | Informational Webinars | Government Level | Agency | Agency Contact | Agency Program Page |
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| Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program | The purpose of the WCPP is to provide funding to eligible entities for projects seeking to improve safety of the traveling public by reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVC) and, in doing so, improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. This NOFO will award approximately $80 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding via cost reimbursable grants. DOT may also award any remaining and available funds from previous fiscal years under this opportunity. Projects eligible for funding include both construction and non-construction projects. However, DOT may prioritize awards to construction projects. Projects that improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species will be prioritized. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Entities with Water Delivery Authority | Eligible applicants under the WCPP are: • State Department of Transportation (State DOT) • Metropolitan planning organization (MPO) • Units of local government • A regional transportation authority • A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function • Indian Tribes • A Federal Land Management Agency (FLMA) or • A group of any of the above entities. | 20% | 11/17/2026, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | Federal | Dept of Transportation | https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/wildlife-crossings/pilot-program | |||||
| Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Recovery Land Acquisition Grants program provides federal funding to help states and other eligible partners acquire lands or conservation easements that are important for the recovery of federally listed threatened and endangered species. The program is intended to support implementation of approved species recovery plans and recovery outlines by protecting specific parcels that provide important habitat or other conservation benefits. Funding can be used for fee-simple acquisition or conservation easements, allowing projects to permanently protect habitat while, in some cases, keeping land in private ownership. The program reflects the Endangered Species Act’s emphasis on recovery planning as a framework for coordinating conservation actions, and grants are generally focused on acquiring properties that have been identified as priorities for listed-species recovery, rather than funding broader, general-purpose land conservation. | State Government | State governments | Forest Management Watershed Health | $14,162,000 | $10,000 | The non-federal cost share is 25 percent of the total project cost, i.e., the amount requested from the program plus the amount of non‐federal cost share. Other funds related to the project, but not designated as cost share, should not be included in the total project costs | 11/21/2026, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | N/A | Federal | Dept. of Interior US Fish and Wildlife Service | Kelly_Niland@fws.gov | https://www.fws.gov/service/habitat-conservation-plan-land-acquisition-grants |
| Colorado Water Plan Grants | The Water Plan Grant funding is available to promote progress on the critical actions identified in the Water Plan and its measurable objectives. Water Plan Funding Categories* include: ● Water Storage and Supply Projects – Projects that facilitate the development of additional storage, artificial recharge into aquifers, and dredging existing reservoirs to restore the reservoirs' full decreed storage capacity, multibeneficial projects, alternative transfer method (ATM) projects, and those projects identified in basin implementation plans to address the water supply and demand gap. Water Plan Grant Program - Page 2 of 12 – May 2022 Update ● Conservation & Land Use Projects – Activities that implement long-term strategies for conservation, land use, water efficiency, and drought planning. ● Engagement & Innovation Activities - Activities that support water education, outreach, and innovation efforts. ● Agricultural Projects – Projects that provide technical assistance or improve agricultural efficiency. ● Watershed Health & Recreation Projects – Projects that promote watershed health, environmental health, and recreation. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias For Profit/Private Entities Entities with Water Delivery Authority | Governmental entities – municipalities, districts, enterprises, counties, and State of Colorado agencies. Federal agencies are encouraged to work with local entities. Covered Entities as defined in Section 37-60-126, C.R.S., are eligible if the applicant has adopted an approved water conservation plan. ● Private entities - mutual ditch companies, non-profit corporations, and partnerships. | Agriculture Improvements Forest Management Municipal/Industry Conservation Watershed Health | N/A | N/A | A minimum of 50% match is required for all construction projects and a minimum of 25% match is required for all plans or studies. | 12/2/2026, 12:00:00 AM (UTC) | Open | N/A | Colorado | CO Water Conservation Board | Contact Laura Spann (CWCB) at laura.spann@state.co.us, (720) 916-7723 or Amber Pacheco (Rio Grande Basin Roundtable) at amber@rgwcd.org, (719) 589-6301. | https://cwcb.colorado.gov/funding/colorado-water-plan-grants |
| Technical Assistance and Training Program | The Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant Program helps rural communities improve their water and wastewater systems. It does this by giving money to qualified nonprofit organizations, which then provide free help and training to local communities. These nonprofits assist with finding solutions to water and waste problems, help prepare grant applications, and support the proper operation and maintenance of existing systems. Program goals are to 1. Find and assess solutions to water and waste problems. 2. Help communities apply for federal or other funding for water and waste projects. 3. Improve how rural systems are operated, maintained, and managed for long-term sustainability. 4. Address water contamination issues, including lead and emerging pollutants like PFAS. Funds from the TAT program can be used to cover costs of providing technical help or training to rural communities. This includes identifying and solving water and waste system problems, helping prepare loan or grant applications, and training system staff to better manage and maintain their facilities. However, the funds cannot be used for things like duplicating existing services, lobbying or political work, buying property or equipment, renovating offices, or doing construction or maintenance on facilities. | Nongovernmental Organizations | Open to NGOs | Capacity/Technical Assistance Water Administration | 1/1/2027, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | Federal | US Dept Agriculture | Eric Vigil, New Mexico Acting State Director, eric.vigil@usda.gov, (505) 761-4950; Sallie Clark, Colorado State Director, sallie.clark@usda.gov, (720) 544-2903; Lori Urban, Arizona State Director, lori.urban@usda.gov, (602) 280-8701. | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-technical-assistance-training-grants | ||||
| Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Tribes | The purpose of the Landscape Scale Restoration competitive grant program is to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority rural forest landscapes. This program supports high impact projects that lead to measurable outcomes on the landscape, leverage public and private resources, and further priorities identified in science-based restoration strategies. | Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos | Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Additional Information on Eligibility: In addition to Federally Recognized Tribes, the following are also eligible: (1) Alaska Native Corporations/Villages and (2) Tribal organizations as defined in 25 USC 5304 (l) (requires a letter of support from a Federally Recognized Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation/Village) | Forest Management Watershed Health | $300,000 for single states; $600,000 for multi-state | $100,000 | Yes, 1:1 | 1/27/2027, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | https://www.thewflc.org/landscape-scale-restoration-competitive-grant-program | Federal | US Dept Agriculture US Forest Service | CO: Laura Wagner, laura.wagner@usda.gov AZ, NM: Kathleen Moore, kathleen.moore@usda.gov | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355888 |
| Flood Mitigation Assistance Program | FEMA's FY 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program provides funding for projects that reduce flood risk and repetitive flood losses under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). May support nature-based solutions that reduce flood risk, including floodplain, wetland, and stream restoration. Must demonstrate benefits to NFIP-insured properties and communities. Potential funding source for floodplain reconnection and river restoration projects that deliver both resilience and conservation benefits. Projects on broader scale that protect regional water supplies, ag resources, and other critical infrastructure receive preference…possible opportunities for restoration projects that provide watershed-scale flood reduction benefits. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Entities with Water Delivery Authority | Applicants: States, Tribes; cities, counties, local governments, and special districts can apply as subrecipients through an eligible applicant (must participate in the National Flood Insurance Program). | Watershed Health | 25% includes in kind | 2/27/2027, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | Federal | Federal Emergency Management Agency | Contact appropriate FEMA Regional Office or State Hazard Mitigation Officer: https://www.fema.gov/about/contact | https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/learn/flood-mitigation-assistance | |||
| Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Nonfederal Lands | This program supports projects that reduce wildfire risk, improve fish and wildlife habitats, maintain or improve water quality and watershed function, and/or mitigate invasive plants, insects, and disease. NOTE: All applications, except those submitted by federally recognized Tribes, must include at least one State Forester sponsorship (letter or email from the State Forester) for a State(s) that will benefit from the outcomes of the project. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Nongovernmental Organizations Institutes of Higher Education | State, local government, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations eligible. | Forest Management Watershed Health | $300,000 for single state projects, $600,000 for multistate projects | $100,000 | 1:1 match | 2/27/2027, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | US Forest Service | CO: Laura Wagner, laura.wagner@usda.gov AZ, NM: Kathleen Moore, kathleen.moore@usda.gov | |||
| Fish Passage Program | The National Fish Passage Program provides financial and technical assistance for projects that improve the ability of fish or other aquatic species to migrate by reconnecting habitat that has been fragmented by a barrier such as a dam or culvert. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) biologists and engineers are available to provide assistance in the planning, design, implementation, and monitoring of select fish passage projects. This is a collaborative program based on shared priorities between partners and the USFWS. Projects are brought to a local USFWS and elevated for regional approval if priorities align. The first place to start if you have a project idea is to reach out to a local USFWS office. Even if projects don't move forward, partners can get project ideas into a USFWS-tracked project pipeline for potential future implementation. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Institutes of Higher Education Nongovernmental Organizations Entities with Water Delivery Authority Landowners For Profit/Private Entities | Anyone willing to work alongside USFWS is eligible to bring forth project ideas. | Watershed Health Capacity/Technical Assistance | TBD | TBD | 50% non-federal cost share is FLEXIBLE, can include in-kind contributions, and can be offset by USFWS | 4/30/2027, 8:18:37 PM (UTC) | Open, Rolling | Federal | US Fish and Wildlife Service | New Mexico: Nate Caswell (New Mexico contact), nate_caswell@fws.gov, (505) 342-9900, Ext. 102; Trevor Luna (Regional director), trevor_luna@fws.gov, (505) 617-5872 Colorado: Liisa Niva, liisa_niva@fws.gov (Regional director) | https://www.fws.gov/story/get-involved-national-fish-passage-program | |
| WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects | Previously known as the WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Project opportunity, the new "Enhancing" Water Resources Project opportunity supports collaboratively developed projects that benefit multiple water users, improve water supply reliability, and enhance watershed health. Projects that balance numerous community interests (agriculture, recreation, fisheries, power, etc.), were developed collaboratively, and provide significant watershed benefits will be prioritized under this funding opportunity. There will be two rounds of funding under the opportunity. The first round will close Wednesday September 9th, 2026, and the second round will close Wednesday September 8th, 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the full funding opportunity announcements on grants.gov under R26AS00017: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/a940c518-8df8-4df8-ad9b-e1a5c84d48eb | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Entities with Water Delivery Authority Nongovernmental Organizations | State, Tribal or local government, an organization with power or water delivery authority, regional authority, or a nonprofit conservation organization | Municipal/Industry Conservation Watershed Health | $3,000,000 | $50,000 | 25 percent non-Federal cost share is required at the time of award. A watershed group is eligible to apply for 50-percent cost-shared funding without a Category A (States, Tribes, irrigation districts, and water districts; State, regional, or local authorities) partner but must have a Category A partner to be eligible for 75-percent Federal funding. Watershed groups requesting 75-percent Federal funding should include a letter of support or other documentation demonstrating that they are acting in partnership with and with the agreement of the Category A entity. | 9/8/2027, 9:00:00 PM (UTC) | Open | Reclamation will host a webinar on Tuesday June 16th, 2026 at 1:00pm MDT to share more information on the WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects funding opportunity. The webinar will cover eligible applicants, project types, and the application process. | Federal | Bureau of Reclamation Dept. of Interior | For additional information, contact Alisha James bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov or Genevieve Allan (Albuquerque office) at gallan@usbr.gov | https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/ewrp/index.html |
| WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program | Reclamation’s WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP) provides funding to grassroots, local watershed groups to encourage diverse stakeholders to develop collaborative solutions to address their water management needs. A watershed group is a self-sustaining, non-regulatory group that is composed of a diverse array of stakeholders, which may include, but is not limited to, private property owners, non-profit organizations, Federal, state, or local agencies, and tribes. Funding is provided for the support of watershed groups on a competitive basis for the development of watershed groups, watershed restoration planning, and watershed management project design. R26AS00349 Cooperative Watershed Management Funding Opportunity is currently accepting applications. The closing dates for each of the four application periods are: October 7, 2026 February 24, 2027 September 1, 2027 February 15, 2028 | Local Government, including Acequias Nongovernmental Organizations State Government Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos | City or township governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) | Watershed Health | $300,000 | $10,000 | 0 | 2/16/2028, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | There will be an informational webinar on July 21, 2026, at 1:00pm MT and the recording will be posted here: https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/cwmp/index.html | Federal | Dept. of Interior Bureau of Reclamation | Genevieve Allan Planning Group Supervisor Water Management Division Albuquerque Area Office Bureau of Reclamation Interior Region 7 - Upper CO Basin Cell: (702)-275-7893 gallan@usbr.gov | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362755 |