Water Quality Grants
Funding to protect and restore water — watershed restoration, stormwater management, drinking-water and wastewater infrastructure, and source-water protection. For watershed councils, conservation districts, small public water systems, and environmental nonprofits.
36 open water quality grants
36 grants on this page, worth up to $241.7M combined.
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Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant
openEnvironmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1459E to accelerate career pipelines in the water utilities sector and provide access to water utility workforce opportunities. This action advances the…
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Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
openDepartment of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) is made from shredded tires as an alternative to conventional lightweight aggregates that is: Lightweight Free-draining Less expensive Eligible Applicants Include: -All California local government entities, including cities, counties, and cities and counties. -Special…
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Coastal Zone Management
openEnvironmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
The Coastal Zone Management Grant Program provides funding to implement its policies and focus areas in the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie Coastal Zones, including hazards, wetlands, public access, intergovernmental coordination, ocean resources, and nonpoint source pollution. Typical projects…
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Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27
openDepartment of Resources Recycling and Recovery
In order to facilitate increased recycling of empty glass beverage containers in the state, the department shall create the Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program shall be to assist in funding regional pilot programs furnishing bins…
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Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
openNational Park Service
Goal: Encourage outdoor recreation and natural, historical, and cultural tourism that expands access to and awareness of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and fosters economic development of communities.ObjectivesNPS Chesapeake Gateways is offering this competitive grant opportunity to strengthen a…
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319
openEnvironmental Protection Agency
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support eligible Tribes and intertribal consortia to implement approved Nonpoint Source (NPS) management programs developed pursuant to CWA Section 319(b)(1). The Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) authorizes the EPA to award grants…
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Environmental Education Grants Program
openEnvironmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
The Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program welcomes applications for the development of innovative formal and non-formal education projects that: 1) Address grant program priorities; 2) Provide opportunities to expand the public’s understanding of…
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Abandoned Mine Lands and Abandoned Mine Drainage (AML/AMD) Grant Program
openEnvironmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is authorized through the United States Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to issue grants for the purpose of reclaiming abandoned mine lands (AML) and abating…
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WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant
openEnvironmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
This grant program provides reimbursement funding for public schools and regulated child care facilities located in Pennsylvania for lead reduction activities at water fixtures with appropriate sample results that exceed the remediation trigger level of 5 parts per billion (ppb), such as hydration…
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904 Recycling Performance Grant
openEnvironmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
Recycling Program Performance Grants are available to all Pennsylvania local governments with recycling programs. The grants awards are based on the total tons recycled and the applicant's recycling rate.
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901 Planning Grants for Household Battery Management
openEnvironmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
The Act 101, Section 901 Household Battery Management Education grants are available to all Pennsylvania counties for the cost of educational programs on household battery management. The grant to a county cannot exceed 80% of the approved project costs. A county may request up to $75,000 every…
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901 Municipal Waste Planning Grant
openEnvironmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
The Section 901 Planning Grants are available to all Pennsylvania counties for the cost of preparing municipal waste management plans; the cost of carrying out related studies, surveys, investigations, inquiries, research and analyses, including those related to siting; Environmental mediation…
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901 Municipal Waste HHW Grant
openEnvironmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
The Section 901 HHW Education grants are available to all Pennsylvania counties for the cost of educational programs on household hazardous waste or pollution prevention and other technical assistance to small business for pollution prevention. The grant to a county cannot exceed 80% of the…
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WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
openBureau of Reclamation
The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program funding opportunity invites eligible entities to apply for funding to develop local solutions to address their water management needs. This opportunity provides funding for watershed group development, restoration planning, and watershed…
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Proposition 4 – Water Recycling
openState Water Resources Control Board
Eligible Applicants: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission’s list, and Mutual water companies. Eligible Uses…
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Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs
openState Water Resources Control Board
The Cleanup and Abatement Account (CAA) was created by Water Code Sections 13440-13443 to provide grants for the cleanup or abatement of a condition of pollution when there are no viable responsible parties available to undertake the work. Water code section 13442 authorizes the State Water Board…
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Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity
openDepartment of Fish and Wildlife
Proposals to remediate and/or enhance watersheds and communities may include the following: road decommissioning, road crossing upgrades, erosion and sediment delivery prevention actions, culvert upgrades, water conservation, cleanup and remediation of impacts due to illicit cannabis operations on…
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Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Consolidated Grant Program
openBaldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy
The Consolidated Grant Program guidelines prioritizes project which directly and meaningfully benefit Disadvantaged Communities and Vulnerable Populations. BH UWC Community and Climate Resilience Framework is integral to effective and equitable grant making is the strategic funding of projects &…
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The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) SMMC Grant Program
openSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy
The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) iscodified as Division 26.7 of the Water Code. Proposition 1 authorizes $7.545 billion in generalobligation bonds for state water projects, including surface and groundwater storage,ecosystem and watershed…
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Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program
openDepartment of Fish and Wildlife
The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) provides funding to implement the three broad objectives of the California Water Action Plan: more reliable water supplies, the restoration of important species and habitat, and a more resilient, sustainably…
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Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program
openDepartment of Fish and Wildlife
The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) provides funding to implement the three broad objectives of the California Water Action Plan: more reliable water supplies, the restoration of important species and habitat, and a more resilient, sustainably…
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Nature Based Solutions – Wildlife Corridors
openDepartment of Fish and Wildlife
For connectivity planning and implementation projects consistent with the State Wildlife Action Plan, the state’s efforts on connectivity, and the Fish Passage Annual Legislative Report or efforts to allow fish and wildlife the freedom to roam in California by accelerating fish and wildlife…
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Investigating Site Contamination Program (ISCP)
openDepartment of Toxic Substances Control
DTSC's ISCP Loan Program provides loans for property owners, developers, community groups, and local governments to conduct preliminary endangerment assessment of underutilized urban properties. Loan used to conduct preliminary endangerment assessments. If redevelopment of property is determined…
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The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Severely Disadvantaged Community)
openSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy
This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68…
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Stream Flow Enhancement
openWildlife Conservation Board
The following are funding priorities for the stream flow enhancement projects:• Implementation projects resulting in measurable increases in stream flow• Acquisition projects resulting in permanent or long-term in-stream flow dedications• Projects that are focused on a watershed or regional…
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The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – Severely Disadvantaged Community)
openSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy
This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68…
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Proposition 4 – Nature Based
openSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy
Climate projects are covered under Chapter 6 of Proposition 4 and must satisfy Section 93000, while also addressing at least one priority from Section 93020. Eligible projects protect biodiversity or nature, restore landscape health, or achieve California’s climate goals. To qualify, each project…
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The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – California
openSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy
This program Supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68…
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The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All – (Prop 68 River – CA) Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – California)
openSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy
This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68…
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Proposition 4 – River
openSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy
This program supports Water-related projects must align with Chapter 2 of Proposition 4, supporting Safe Drinking Water, Drought, Flood, and Water Resilience. All projects must comply with Section 91032 and must include at least one specific purpose outlined in Section 91032(b). Eligible efforts…
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Proposition 4 Wildfire
openSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy
Projects funded under the Fire category must fall within Chapter 3 of Proposition 4, focused on Wildfire and Forest Resilience. To qualify, projects must meet Section 91520, and include at least one purpose listed in Section 91520(j). Eligible activities may improve local fire prevention capacity…
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The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – Community Access
openSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy
This program Supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68…
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The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All – (Prop 68 River – CA) Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Community Access))
openSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy
This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68…
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The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River
openSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy
This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68…
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The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley
openSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy
This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68…
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Lower American River Conservancy Program
openWildlife Conservation Board
The acquisition, restoration, enhancement, and maintenance of fish and wildlife habitat and other natural resources, including resources impacted by wildfire, within and adjacent to the American River Parkway. The improvement and expansion of public access, recreational areas, and recreational…
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