The 2019 Grant Program will open on December 1, 2018
Deadline for submission of a grant application for the 2019 cycle is January 31, 2019.
Grant applications for projects that protect, enhance or develop water resources in the 15-county area covered by the District are eligible for funding consideration. This includes all watersheds in north- and central- western Colorado, except the San Juan River basin.
Eligible projects must achieve one or more of the following:
- develop a new water supply
- improve an existing water supply system
- improve instream water quality
- improve water use efficiency
- reduce sediment
- implement watershed and riparian management actions
Press release November 30, 2017
Annual Grant Program Standard Guidelines and Criteria
2018 Grant Program Application (PDF fillable)
2018 Grant Program Application (Word fillable)
2018 Grant Program Application (Word printable)
For more information please contact Hunter Causey or Alesha Frederick at 970-945-8522; Colorado River District, 201 Centennial St., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 or by e-mail to grantinfo@crwcd.org.
Please note: The River District is not responsible for lost and/or undelivered applications. The sponsor of the application will receive a confirmation from the River District when an application is received.
Additional grant opportunities:
Colorado’s Water Plan Grant Fund
Funding available for critical actions identified in the Colorado’s Water Plan and its Measurable Objectives.
Tamarisk Coalition
This database of funding opportunities provides a nationwide comprehensive and searchable list.
Colorado Water Conservation Board Grants
The Colorado Water Conservation Board provides grants for numerous water-related projects.
Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Grants
The Bureau of Reclamation annual administers a series of funding opportunities under the “Water Smart” Program.