Program Name | Description | Eligible Entities | Eligible Entity Information | Project Type | 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 Noxious Weed Management Fund | The primary focus of this grant program is to support local governing bodies, weed control districts (special government districts such as conservation and water districts), and Cooperative Weed Management Areas (CWMAs) or Weed Prevention Areas (WPAs). The objectives of the Noxious Weed Management Fund are to: - Provide additional financial resources to entities that are engaged in cooperative efforts to eradicate and/or contain state-listed noxious weeds, - Produce measurable outcomes across Colorado for noxious weed management, and - Assist new or underfunded weed management programs, especially in regions where additional resources are needed. Projects may not occur on federal land and must have relative proximity to National Forest Service lands. Apply here in the Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HFvcEJTax1Kt5dMZVx4yb6IAUz4S06DB_hgcY04YLvw/preview | Local Government, including Acequias Entities with Water Delivery Authority | 12/16/2025, 12:00:00 AM (UTC) | Open | Colorado | Colorado Department of Agriculture | Email weeds@state.co.us with questions. | https://docs.google.com/document/d/18NxOs3eytWDoXKYTLaFdAJU3YH0INSwGCDKcaDgkI4I/edit?tab=t.0 | ||||||
| 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 | 1/1/2026, 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 | ||||
| Healthy American Forests Initiative | This funding opportunity will support watershed restoration and vegetation management projects on National Forest System lands to achieve a healthy forest ecosystem. Applicants should develop proposals that increase forest management activities and reduce wildfire risk. Projects can include things like fish passage improvements, floodplain restoration, instream restoration, capacity building, and more. Projects must occur on National Forest System lands and be carried out in accordance with a water source protection plan or a watershed restoration action plan. All application materials must be submitted online through National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Easygrants system. Go to easygrants.nfwf.org to register in the Easygrants online system. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Nongovernmental Organizations Institutes of Higher Education | Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations, and educational institutions. US Forest Service partnership required. | Forest Management Watershed Health Capacity/Technical Assistance | $2,000,000 | $250,000 | 1/14/2026, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | https://nfwf.sharefile.com/d-sed446b70ea074eac9527081f605f63a6 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Kristin Neff (kirstin.neff@nfwf.org) or Zoey Apelt (Zoey.Apelt@NFWF.org) | https://www.nfwf.org/healthy-american-forests-initiative-request-proposals-0 | ||
| National Forest Foundation Matching Awards Program | Through the Matching Awards Program (MAP), the NFF is soliciting proposals to provide funds for projects that directly benefit America’s National Forests and Grasslands. MAP pairs federal funds provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service with non-federal dollars raised by award recipients, multiplying the resources available to benefit the National Forest System. MAP: Connecting People to Forests, focuses primarily on in-person community engagement, and completion of appropriate stewardship activities. Program goals are to create lasting change that will allow all communities opportunities to benefit from activities on National Forest System lands or adjacent public lands. | Nongovernmental Organizations Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Institutes of Higher Education | Nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments and organizations, and colleges and universities. | Forest Management | 1/23/2026, 12:00:00 AM (UTC) | Open | https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_xG8fIPyLSCaAfKr16wD6bQ&data=05%7C02%7Ccbeckwith%40nationalforests.org%7C434245fc198447c08fc008de1afcb231%7C48f542e0bb0343c297d0e71b1ec5b127%7C0%7C0%7C638977869789398545%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=F4nPaf0cIppOORB%2FPK0FuNXeSxWpu4PRmwG%2B5jtoQwE%3D&reserved=0 | Federal | National Forest Foundation | Carissa Beckwith, Conservation Awards Coordinator, at (406) 517-9349 or cbeckwith@nationalforests.org | https://www.nationalforests.org/grant-programs/map?mc_cid=1e115234d8&mc_eid=c2d73aa863 | |||
| Climate Smart Communities Initiative | The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) provides funding and expert support to help U.S. communities that are especially vulnerable to climate change become more resilient. CSCI focuses on helping communities that have been historically under-resourced and face higher climate risks. To apply, a project team must include three partners: 1. a climate adaptation expert, 2. a local or regional government, and 3. a community-based organization. The funding is meant to support planning, community engagement, project prioritization, and implementation support for climate resilience, with flexibility in how funds are distributed to partners. Projects must be completed within one year. Early February 2026: Recommended time by which all three required applicants partners should be assembled to allow sufficient time to complete the application. March 12, 2026: Grant Application deadline. Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSCIgrantapp2026 | To apply, a project team must include three partners: 1. a climate adaptation expert, 2. a local or regional government, and 3. a community-based organization. | Capacity/Technical Assistance | $115,000 | $75,000 | 3/13/2026, 12:00:00 AM (UTC) | Open | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R7aMHoNnsulpCLg4S5M6PDOjEaeK_chX/view | Private | info@climatesmartcommunity.org | https://climatesmartcommunity.org/funding/#opportunity | |||
| Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects | The Small Storage Program's objective is to enhance water storage opportunities for future generations by funding small surface water and groundwater storage projects. The program funds up to a 25% Federal cost-share to plan, design, and construct surface and groundwater storage projects between 200 and 30,000 acre-feet that will increase water storage or move water to or from a storage project. Reclamation invites sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage projects to request cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of those projects. To be eligible, proposals must: Have water storage capacity between 200 acre-feet and 30,000 acre-feet; Increase yield to identified beneficiaries; Increase surface water or groundwater storage, or convey water to or from surface water or groundwater storage. NOTE that in order to be considered entities must submit a small storage feasibility study to Reclamation for review by February 13, 2026. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Entities with Water Delivery Authority | Eligible recipients of the Small Storage Program funding must be located in the 17 western United States (Reclamation State) as identified in the Reclamation Act of 1902, as amended or Alaska or Hawaii. Eligible recipients include: State, regional, or local water authorities; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; or Other entities such as a water conservation or conservancy district, wastewater district, rural water district. | Water Administration | $30,000,000 | 4/17/2026, 10:00:00 PM (UTC) | Open | Informational webinars will be held in Summer and Fall 2025 at https://www.usbr.gov/smallstorage/ | Federal | Bureau of Reclamation | For questions regarding application and submission, contact the NOFO team at bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov. For questions regarding applicant and project eligibility, contact Austin Olah, aolah@usbr.gov or 303-445-3240. | https://www.usbr.gov/smallstorage/ | ||
| Arizona Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | This program helps public and private water systems across Arizona meet the objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act by providing a permanent, independent source of low-cost financing. | Eligible borrowers Publicly-owned community water systems can apply for Arizona's DWSRF program; these include: • Cities • Towns • Special Districts • Tribal Entities • Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) regulated private community water systems • Non-profit non-community water systems that meet DWSRF requirements and are regulated by the ACC. A "community water system" serves 15 or more service connections used by year-round residents or that serves 25 or more year-round residents who use water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning. Community water systems may also serve all the businesses and other water users within their boundaries. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) determines the classification of a public water system. Ineligible applicants for the DWSRF: • Federally owned systems • State owned systems* • County owned Systems* *these borrowers are typically ineligible, but in some cases, they may partner with an eligible borrower. Please contact us for more details. | Municipal/Industry Conservation | NA | NA | 12/31/2030, 7:00:00 AM (UTC) | Open | NA | Arizona | Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona | Grants Coordinator: Laurie Gehlsen wcgf@azwifa.gov | https://www.azwifa.gov/programs/funding-type/dwsrf | ||
| Colorado Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | The State Drinking Water Revolving Fund finances the design and construction of Colorado water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. 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 | Local Government, including Acequias Entities with Water Delivery Authority | Eligible entities: Cities, towns, counties, water and sanitation districts, water districts, and improvement districts. NOTE: The 2026 eligibility survey submission deadline was June 30, 2025. Entities that did not submit an eligibility survey by this date are not eligible for 2026 funding. 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. | 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 CDPHE.WQCD.Watergrants@state.co.us 303-692-2848 | 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. | Local Government, including Acequias Entities with Water Delivery Authority | 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 | ||
| Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program | The Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program provides for cooperation between the Federal government and the States and their political subdivisions to address resource concerns due to erosion, floodwater, and sediment and provide for improved utilization of the land and water resources. The WFPO Program provides technical and financial assistance to States, local governments and Tribes to plan and implement authorized watershed project plans for the purpose of: • Flood Prevention • Watershed Protection • Public Recreation • Public Fish and Wildlife • Agricultural Water Management • Municipal and Industrial Water Supply • Water Quality Management • Watershed Structure Rehabilitation (There is a separate program that manages rehabilitation projects) | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos | States, local governments and Tribal organizations | Open, Rolling | Federal | Natural Resources Conservation Service US Dept Agriculture | Arizona: Monty Lane, 928-753-6183, monty.lane@usda.gov; New Mexico: Eli Gnann, 315-481-8598, elias.gnann@usda.gov; Colorado: Todd Boldt, 970-215-9897, todd.boldt@usda.gov | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/watershed-protection-and-flood-prevention-operations-wfpo-program |