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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3/18/2026, 3:59:00 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 | ||
| Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, National Ground-Water Monitoring Network | The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program is offering cooperative agreement funding to government and Tribal agencies that collect groundwater data, to support participation in the National Ground-Water Monitoring Network (NGWMN). The funding supports connecting new data providers to the NGWMN and helping existing providers maintain reliable, long-term data services and improve their data contributions. The NGWMN is designed to be a compilation of selected wells and springs from existing monitoring efforts to create a network to assess long-term water-level and water-quality trends at a national scale. USGS will provide guidance to existing data providers on techniques for collection of site information, on well maintenance activities, and on well drilling to support development of the NGWMN. Therefore, these awards will be in the form of cooperative agreements. This funding supports projects that help build and maintain a national network for tracking groundwater levels and quality. Specifically, it covers connecting new agencies to the network by setting up digital data sharing services and maintaining those connections for existing partners. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos | • City or township governments • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments • County governments • State governments • Special district governments | Water Administration Capacity/Technical Assistance | $300,000 | $5,000 | 3/26/2026, 8:00:00 PM (UTC) | Open | Federal | US Geological Survey | Sara Roser, sroser@usgs.gov | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361219 | ||
| 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/ | ||
| Conservation Reserve Enhancement (Conservation Reserve Program) | The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is an offshoot of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in partnership with states, Tribal governments, and non-governmental organizations. Partners work with FSA to develop CREP agreements designed to address specific conservation challenges in targeted geographic areas. The program encourages farmers and landowners to enroll in long-term conservation contracts, removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and implementing conservation practices. Participants receive annual rental payments, cost-share assistance for establishing conservation practices, and other financial incentives. | State Government Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Nongovernmental Organizations For Profit/Private Entities Landowners Local Government, including Acequias | Public private partnership program, allowing states, Tribal governments, non-profit and private entities to partner with the Farm Service Agency | Agriculture Improvements | $50,000 | N/A | 4/18/2026, 5:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | N/A | Federal | US Dept Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | CREP Program Manager Kim Martin Kimberly.Martin@usda.gov CREP/CRP Regional Specialists: East: Johanna Davis Johanna.Davis@usda.gov Central: Nathalie Nemitz Nathalie.Nemitz@usda.gov West: Patrick Lewis Patrick.Lewis@usda.gov | https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/conservation-reserve-enhancement-program-crep | |
| Maki Foundation | The Maki Foundation provides small grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the west that work on environmental protection with a focus on wilderness and wildlands preservation, river and wetlands conservation, biodiversity, and public lands management. | Nongovernmental Organizations | Nonprofit organizations | Watershed Health Public Land Access | $5,000 | $1,000 | 4/30/2026, 9:00:00 PM (UTC) | Open | Contact makifoundation@gmail.com with questions. | |||||
| Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Grants | The Bureau of Reclamation’s Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program seeks to improve water supply forecasts by enhancing snow monitoring with emerging technologies, such as aerial LiDAR surveys, to complement existing methods. This funding opportunity invites applicants to collect and analyze snow data in partnership with water management and forecasting agencies, ensuring the information is used in forecasts and evaluated for practical decision-making. The program supports Reclamation’s mission to manage and protect water resources efficiently by giving water managers better estimates of future water availability for planning and operations. Eligible projects generally must: Deploy aerial LiDAR snow surveys, with these LiDAR flights making up at least 80 % of the requested federal funding. Demonstrate or deploy emerging snow monitoring technologies to collect snow data that can enhance forecasts of water supply. Demonstrate improvements to existing snow monitoring technologies or expand snow data collection in areas that are poorly monitored. Improve the integration and use of snow monitoring data in actual water supply forecasting systems so the data benefits water management decision‑making. In short, projects must collect, demonstrate, or improve technologies and methods for snow measurement and then show how that information will be used to enhance water supply forecasts for water managers in the western U.S. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Nongovernmental Organizations Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Institutes of Higher Education Entities with Water Delivery Authority For Profit/Private Entities | Government: Public and Indian housing authorities, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state, county, city/township, and special district governments Nonprofit: Non-higher education nonprofits, with or without 501(c)(3) status; other Native American tribal organizations Education: Independent school districts, public/state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education Business: Small businesses, other for-profit organizations Miscellaneous/Other: Other organizations | Capacity/Technical Assistance | $999,999 | $300,000 | 5/5/2026, 10:00:00 PM (UTC) | Open | Federal | Bureau of Reclamation | Matt Stonebridge bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361419 | ||
| WaterSMART Large Scale Water Recycling Projects | Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and other entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply and hydropower reliability. The program prioritizes projects that create a more reliable water supply in a cost-effective manner, reduce existing water diversions, address environmental and water quality concerns, and promote collaborative partnerships. Projects will address growing water demands and resource challenges by providing new, drought-resistant, local water supplies that stretch existing supplies and reduce water importation. Eligible projects under this program are large-scale water recycling or reuse projects—reclaiming municipal, industrial, domestic, or agricultural wastewater, or using impaired groundwater or surface water—with a total project cost of $500 million or more. Funding can be requested for: Planning: Developing feasibility-level designs and cost estimates, site investigations, pre-final design work, and preparing environmental compliance documentation. Final Design and Value Engineering: Completing 100% final designs and conducting value engineering, including accountability reporting. Construction: All phases of project construction for eligible large-scale water recycling projects. Essentially, the program supports projects from planning through full construction, with a focus on large, complex water reuse initiatives. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Entities with Water Delivery Authority Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos | Eligible applicants for this funding opportunity include entities with water or power delivery authority such as: States, Tribes, and municipalities Irrigation districts, water districts, and wastewater districts State, regional, or local authorities whose members include organizations with water or power delivery authority Agencies established under state law for joint powers or combinations of the above | Water Administration | $130,000,000 | $1,000 | 5/13/2026, 10:00:00 PM (UTC) | Open | Federal | Bureau of Reclamation | Contact Randell Harris at bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361473 | ||
| Five Star Program | The Five Star Grant Program from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supports community‑based partnerships working to improve water quality, watersheds, and wildlife habitat while engaging local residents in restoration, education, and stewardship activities. Projects should deliver on‑the‑ground ecological benefits (like habitat restoration or tree canopy enhancement), integrate outreach/education, and involve at least five partner organizations. Due to limited funding in 2026, projects in Colorado will be prioritized in the Denver area, projects in New Mexico will be prioritized in the Albuquerque area, and projects in Arizona will be prioritized in the Phoenix area. | Nongovernmental Organizations State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Entities with Water Delivery Authority Institutes of Higher Education | Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations and educational institutions | Watershed Health Capacity/Technical Assistance | $150,000 | $30,000 | 5/15/2026, 3:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/709172259373278551 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Zoey Apelt Coordinator, Regional Programs (202) 915-0971 Zoey.Apelt@nfwf.org | https://www.nfwf.org/programs/five-star-program/five-star-grant-program-2026-request-proposals | ||
| Colorado Water Supply Reserve Fund Grants | The Water Supply Reserve Fund (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: (a) technical assistance regarding permitting, feasibility studies and environmental compliance; (b) studies or analysis of structural, nonstructural, consumptive and non-consumptive water needs, projects or activities; (c) design of structural projects or activities; (d) infrastructure replacement or maintenance projects, and (e) activities that promote education, outreach, and innovation consistent with the mission and goals of the Colorado Water Plan. Note: Funding for education and outreach efforts can go through the PEPO Grant Program or apply through the Colorado Water Plan Grant Program. Deadlines include October 1, December 1, February 1, April 1, June 1, and August 1 of each year. Prior to submitting an application to CWCB, the applicant must receive written approval from the necessary basin roundtable. Applications will be reviewed during the Board Meeting three months after the submission deadline. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Nongovernmental Organizations Entities with Water Delivery Authority For Profit/Private Entities | Municipalities, districts, enterprises, counties, State of Colorado agencies, mutual ditch companies, non-profit corporations, and partnerships. | Agriculture Improvements Municipal/Industry Conservation Water Administration Capacity/Technical Assistance Watershed Health | 6/1/2026, 11:00:00 PM (UTC) | Open | Colorado | CO Water Conservation Board | If you are developing a project proposal, please reach out to Ben Wade (CWCB) at ben.wade@state.co.us, (303) 866-3441 x3238 or Amber Pacheco (Rio Grande Basin Roundtable), amber@rgwcd.org, (719) 589-6301. | https://cwcb.colorado.gov/funding/water-supply-reserve-fund-grants | ||||
| WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Grants | Through the WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects Reclamation provides 50/50 cost share funding to irrigation and water districts, tribes, states and other entities with water or power delivery authority for small water efficiency improvements that have been identified through previous planning efforts. Projects eligible for funding include installation of flow measurement or automation in a specific part of a water delivery system, lining of a section of a canal to address seepage, or other similar projects that are limited in scope. | State Government Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Entities with Water Delivery Authority Local Government, including Acequias Nongovernmental Organizations | States, tribes, irrigation and water districts, and other organizations with water authority located in the Western United States and territories. Nonprofit organizations located in the United States are eligible if they partner with an entity with water delivery authority. | Municipal/Industry Conservation Water Administration | $125,000 | $1,000 | 6/2/2026, 10:00:00 PM (UTC) | Open | March 19, 2026 10:00am: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDA2YzEzNzktZjY0MS00ZjdhLWJhODctOTg3N2ZjZWNkNzI3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22eb0a53f4-b368-4bfc-9604-84352ea366e1%22%7d | Federal | Bureau of Reclamation Dept. of Interior | For additional information on WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects, please contact Christina Munoz at bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350845 |