Program Name | Description | Eligible Entities | 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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| 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. | 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 | 7/1/2025, 11:00:00 PM (UTC) | Open | N/A | Colorado | CO Water Conservation Board | See website for contact | https://cwcb.colorado.gov/funding/colorado-water-plan-grants | |
| North American Wetlands Conservation Fund | The U.S. Standard Grants Program is a competitive, matching grant program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. The program promotes partnerships projects that must involve a) only long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit diversity of wetland ecosystems and b) maintaining an abundance of waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans) and other populations of wetlands-associated migratory birds consistent with the objectives of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, Waterbird Conservation Plan for the Americas, and Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan. The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match and research funding is ineligible. This program supports the Department of Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service mission of protecting and managing the nation's natural resources by collaborating with partners and stakeholders to conserve land and water and to expand outdoor recreation and access. | Small businesses State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments | Watershed Health Agriculture Improvements Forest Management | $3,000,000 | $250,000 | 7/10/2025, 3:07:15 PM (UTC) | Open | Federal | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Justin_Markey@fws.gov | https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358607 | ||
| Partners for Fish and Wildlife | The Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance primarily through cooperative agreements to private landowners to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the benefit of federal trust resources. The PFW Program is delivered through more than 250 full-time staff, active in all 50 States and territories. Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation priorities within these focus areas. Geographic focus areas define where the program directs resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. The program has been in existence since 1987 and has over 35 years of successful delivery. Project selection will seek to align or support the Secretary’s priorities. Projects delivered will advance the missions of the PFW Program, the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which promote biological diversity, and are based upon sound, scientific, biological principles. PFW Program strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity. Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are requested to consult with a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application (see Agency Contacts at the end of this announcement or visit https://www.fws.gov/program/partners-fish-and-wildlife/contact-usAll applications must be submitted through https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/ to be considered for award. Applications submitted through grants.gov will not be evaluated. | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments City or township governments Special district governments Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Small businesses County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authoritie | Agriculture Improvements Forest Management Watershed Health | $750,000 | N/A | 10/1/2025, 12:00:00 AM (UTC) | Open | Federal | Dept. of Interior US Fish and Wildlife Service | Andreas Moshogianis andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov; https://www.fws.gov/program/partners-fish-and-wildlife/contact-usUse this link to find your state/regional POC. | |||
| Water Supply Reserve Fund Grants | The WSRF Program provides grants and loans to assist Colorado water users in addressing their critical water supply issues and interests. The funds help eligible entities complete water activities, which may include competitive grants for: Technical assistance regarding permitting, feasibility studies and environmental compliance; Studies or analysis of structural, nonstructural, consumptive and nonconsumptive water needs, projects or activities; and Design of structural projects or activities. Infrastructure replacement or maintenance projects; and Activities that promote education, outreach, and innovation consistent with the mission and goals of the Colorado Water Plan Requests for funds from the WSRF program must be approved by at least one of Colorado’s nine basin roundtables. The request is then forwarded to the CWCB to evaluate and make final funding decisions. | Municipalities, districts, enterprises, counties, State of Colorado agencies, mutual ditch companies, non-profit corporations, and partnerships. | 10/1/2025, 3:03:42 PM (UTC) | Open | Colorado | CO Water Conservation Board | Contact Basin Roundtables | ||||||
| Cooperative Agriculture | The objectives for the use of cooperative agriculture in the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) are: production or modification of specific cover types or growing methods that meet the life history requirements of species for which we have established objectives (e.g., waterfowl production); production of foods for wildlife species for which we have established objectives; and/or maintenance, rehabilitation, or reestablishment of natural habitat. Cooperative agriculture is when a person or entity conducts agricultural practices on NWRS lands in support of the Service’s conservation and resource management objectives and there is substantial involvement between the Service and that person or entity. The NWRS uses cooperative agreements, known as Cooperative Agriculture Agreements (CAAs), as the legal instruments to formalize the agreement between the Service and the program participant. The cost-sharing of a person or entity in cooperative agricultural on NWRS lands can vary depending on the needs and objectives of the particular NWRS land. For example, the Service may provide the cooperator with the right to perform agricultural practices on NWRS land and a percentage of any resulting crop yield, as well as the ability to use Service water, equipment, and/or refuge staff. In exchange, the cooperator may provide the Service with labor, equipment, and materials; a percentage of any resulting crop yield; and/or maintenance, rehabilitation, or reestablishment of specific habitat conditions on NWRS lands. In addition to or instead of cost-sharing, the Service may accept bids for payment for the person or entity’s agriculture use (e.g. haying or grazing) on NWRS lands in compliance with the Refuge Revenue Sharing Act. This is a nonfinancial assistance program. No Federal funds are obligated or awarded to program participants. Because a CAA is not a financial assistance award, it is not subject to the regulations at 2 CFR 200 or policy in parts 515 and 516 of the Fish and Wildlife Service Manual. | Individuals Small businesses | Forest Management Watershed Health Agriculture Improvements | $0 | N/A | 3/7/2029, 12:00:00 AM (UTC) | Open | N/A | Federal | Dept. of Interior US Fish and Wildlife Service | Christian Myers christian_myers@fws.gov | https://www.fws.gov/service/cooperative-agriculture | |
| New Mexico Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | The New Mexico Environment Department co-administers the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan program with the New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA). This fund provides low-cost financial assistance to public water systems to finance the cost of repair and replacement of drinking water infrastructure; to ensure compliance with drinking water regulations; and to protect drinking water quality and public health. Projects that protect drinking water quality and public health are eligible for the DWSRLF, including new and replacement water sources, treatment, transmission and distribution lines, storage, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and infrastructure to interconnect or regionalize water systems. In addition to funding costs needed for project construction, the DWSRLF can also finance planning, design and associated pre-project costs, and land acquisition needed for locating project components. | Community water systems and nonprofit non-community water systems are eligible to apply for DWSRLF funding | Municipal/Industry Conservation | NA | NA | 12/31/2030, 7:00:00 AM (UTC) | Open | NA | New Mexico | NM Environment Department - New Mexico Finance Authority | NMENV-dwbfunding@state.nm.us | https://www.nmfinance.com/water-project-fund/drinking-water-state-revolving-loan-fund/ | |
| Colorado Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Water treatment, storage and distribution projects emphasizing health hazards and compliance standards - Interest on leveraged loans at 70-80% of market - Direct loans interest rate currently 2.25% - 30 year maximum - No limit for leveraged loans (subject to availability of funds) - $3M limit for direct loans Disadvantaged Community Program: Reduced rates available depending on severity of Disadvantaged status (1.5% or 0.5%). Planning, Design & Engineering Grants and principal forgiveness may be available. Up to $10K Planning Grant with 20% local match for planning and design and up to $300K Design & Engineering Grant | DWRF: publicly owned and private nonprofit drinking water systems with improvements anticipated within the next 20 years should complete or update the survey on an annual basis and maintain a listing on the DWRF IUP Appendix A - Project Eligibility List. Non- response may result in automatic delisting. Systems or communities not identified on the list will not be able to secure funding through the DWRF until listed. Eligible construction activities include: rehabilitation, upgrades, improvements, or expansion of existing infrastructure; new infrastructure; and consolidation/decommissioning of systems. More specific eligible activities are outlined in the Capital Improvement Needs section of this survey. WPCRF: publicly owned systems with improvements anticipated within the next 20 years should complete or update the survey on an annual basis and maintain a listing on the WPCRF IUP Appendix A - Project Eligibility List. Non-response may result in automatic delisting. Systems or communities not identified on the list will not be able to secure funding through the WPCRF until listed. Eligible construction activities include: rehabilitation, upgrades, improvements, or expansion of existing infrastructure; new infrastructure; and consolidation/decommissioning of systems. More specific eligible activities are outlined in the Capital Improvement Needs sections of the survey found here: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/state-revolving-fund-information | Municipal/Industry Conservation | NA | NA | 12/31/2030, 7:00:00 AM (UTC) | Open | NA | Colorado | CO Dept of Public Health and Environment CO Department of Local Affairs | CDPHE Grants and Loans | https://www.cwrpda.com/drinking-water-revolving-fund | |
| Fish and Wildlife Resources Fund Grants | The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) has been authorized by the State of Colorado to grant money to existing water supply facilities to help preserve a balance between development of the state’s resources and the protection of the state’s fish and wildlife resources. The grant money is awarded for mitigation of existing water diversion, delivery or storage facilities. | Operators of existing water diversion, delivery or storage facility projects and the CWCB. Entities that do not operate such facilities, such as certain municipalities, watershed groups, and others, are encouraged to contact CWCB staff to explore the opportunities for joint application with the CWCB. | Municipal/Industry Conservation Watershed Health | NA | NA | Open, Rolling | NA | Colorado | CO Water Conservation Board | Chris Sturm, 303-866-3441 x3236 | https://cwcb.colorado.gov/fish-and-wildlife-resources-fund-grants | ||
| Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grant - Region 9 | EPA’s Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program addresses environmental justice and public health issues in underserved communities. The program is run by collaborations between EPA and 11 grantmakers around the nation to reduce the burden of the federal grants application process and distribute federal funds to potential applicants working to address environmental justice issues. Subgrants distributed by the grantmakers will support environmental project activities, including (but not limited to) small local clean ups, local emergency preparedness and disaster resiliency programs, environmental workforce development programs for local jobs reducing greenhouse gas emissions, fence-line air quality and asthma related projects, healthy homes programs, and projects addressing illegal dumping and a host of other environmental areas. | *Federal or state-registered nonprofit organizations *Community-based and grassroots nonprofit organizations *Philanthropic and Civic organizations with nonprofit status *Tribal governments (both federally recognized and state-recognized) and intertribal consortia (i.e., a partnership between two or more tribes that work together to achieve a common objective.) *Native American Organizations (includes Indian groups, cooperatives, nonprofit corporations, partnerships, and associations that have the authority to enter into legally binding agreements). Organizations must be able to prove they are not for profit, a 501(C)3 incorporation is one way to do this, but is not necessary to apply (please see our FAQ materials for further information.) | Agriculture Improvements Watershed Health Capacity/Technical Assistance | $350,000 | $75,000 | Open, Rolling | Federal | Environmental Protection Agency | thrivingcommunities@icfdn.org | https://icfdn.org/thriving-communities/ | |||
| Wild and Scenic Rivers Fund | In 2009, the Colorado General Assembly created the Wild and Scenic Rivers Fund to foster cooperative and collaborative processes aimed at the development of protections for river-dependent outstandingly remarkable values (“ORVs”). These protections would be intended as an alternative to wild and scenic river designation under the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, while also protecting Colorado’s ability to fully use its compact and decree entitlements. The Colorado Water Conservation Board created grant guidelines for the use of these funds by stakeholder groups working on alternative resource protection or considering development of alternatives to Wild and Scenic designation. Interested parties should read the grant guidelines and then contact staff with any follow up questions. | Stakeholder groups are associations of interested parties and organizations that cooperate and collaborate to protect ORVs associated with rivers within Colorado, without infringing upon Colorado’s ability to fully use its compact and decree entitlements. Stakeholder groups may receive a Fund allocation to support distinct projects and/or ongoing stakeholder processes (collectively referred to as “projects”). Applications may be submitted by the stakeholder group itself or an entity applying on behalf of the group, as described in the next section. Ideally, stakeholder groups will include both traditional consumptive water interests and non-consumptive water interests. Non-federal entities may apply for use of monies from the Fund. Eligible entities that may sponsor projects and apply for allocations from the Fund include: • Public (Government) - municipalities, enterprises, counties, and State of Colorado agencies. • Public (Districts) - special, water and sanitation, conservancy, conservation, irrigation, and water activity enterprises. • Private Incorporated - mutual ditch companies, homeowners’ associations, and nonprofit corporations. • Private - individuals, partnerships, and sole proprietors. • Non-governmental organizations - broadly defined as any organization that is not part of the government. | Watershed Health | $400,000 | Open, Rolling | Colorado | CO Water Conservation Board | Contact Brandy Logan (brandy.logan@state.co.us) and Andrew Rickert (Andrew.rickert@state.co.us) to discuss the applications | https://cwcb.colorado.gov/focus-areas/ecosystem-health/wild-and-scenic-rivers-fund |