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Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund is sponsored by Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) and Water Quality Control Commission (in cooperation with Colorado Watershed Assembly). This program helps support local watershed organizations in their efforts to provide clean water, protect habitat, and improve recreation and accessibility. It is financed by the Colorado Individual Income Tax Refund Check-off Program.
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Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund About the CO Healthy Rivers Fund Established jointly by the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the Water Quality Control Commission, in cooperation with the **Colorado Watershed Assembly**, the Program grants money to local watershed organizations in their efforts to provide clean water, protect habitat, and improve recreation and accessibility throughout our State.
Please contact the **Colorado Watershed Assembly** for application information and deadlines. ### Frequently Asked Questions Eligible applicants include locally-based watershed protection groups who are committed to a collaborative approach to the restoration and protection of lands and natural resources within Colorado’s watersheds. How can the money be used?
Two categories of grants are available under the Program:**_Project Grants_:** For projects that promote the improvement and/or protection of the condition of the watershed.
Includes: water quality and/or water quantity monitoring; participation in the development and/or implementation of total maximum daily loads (TMDLs); implementation of watershed-related best management practices; flood protection; channel stability; and a wide variety of other riparian, streambank and habitat restoration efforts. **_Planning Grants_:** For the planning of successful watershed restoration or protection projects.
Includes: data collection and assessment; analysis of project alternatives; project permitting; acquisition of funding for a project; and outreach efforts to ensure the education, involvement and support of the local community. How can I apply?
Interested parties can find grant guideline information, the grant submission format and learn more about the Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund Grant Program by visiting the **Colorado Watershed Assembly** website. The Colorado Water Conservation Board mission is to conserve, develop, protect and manage Colorado’s water for present and future generations.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local watershed organizations in Colorado. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified; depends on contributions to the fund. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.