The Colorado Water Center shares funding and grant opportunities from external organizations. Programs listed here are open for applications benefitting water throughout the state and beyond.
Applicant: Please follow the instructions in each posting and apply directly to the organization offering the funding opportunity. The Colorado Water Center does not process any applications for the programs on this list.
Funding Organization: Please contact us if you would like to post a grant or funding opportunity for your organization.
| Organization | Funding Program | Location/Region | Application Opening Date | Application Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Basin Roundtable | Water Supply Reserve Fund Grants | Denver Metro area and portions of the South Platte River Basin | 3/1/2021 | 3/15/2021 |
| USGS Climate Adaptation Science Centers | CASC Research Funding Opportunities | U.S. | 2/10/2021 | 3/15/2021 |
| Yampa River Fund | Yampa River Fund Grant | Yampa Valley | 2/3/2021 | 3/17/2021 |
| U.S. EPA | RFA for Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program | U.S. | 2/9/2021 | 3/26/2021 |
| CSU Salazar Center | Thriving Cities Challenge | Canada, Mexico, United States and territories | 2/3/2021 | 4/15/2021 |
Funding Resources
Colorado Water Funding Guide
Published by the Ditch and Reservoir Company Alliance, Colorado Ag Water Alliance, and Micaela Fenton
Water Finance Clearinghouse
U.S. EPA’s database of financial assistance sources available to fund a variety of watershed protection projects.