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Urban Waters Small Grants | US EPA Urban Waters Small Grants Currently there is no open Request for Proposals (RFP). Since the inception of the Urban Waters Small Grants Program in 2012, the program has awarded approximately $6. 6 million in grants to 114 organizations across the country and Puerto Rico.
The grants are competed and awarded every two years, with individual award amounts of up to $60,000. Healthy and accessible urban waters can help grow local businesses and enhance educational, recreational, social and employment opportunities in nearby communities. The Urban Waters Small Grants are expanding the ability of communities to engage in activities that improve water quality in a way that also advances community priorities.
Improving urban waters requires various levels of government and local stakeholders (e.g., community residents, local businesses, etc.) to work together in developing effective and long-term solutions with multiple benefits. EPA supports and empowers communities, especially in under-served areas, who are working on solutions to address multiple community needs and fostering successful collaborative partnerships.
Urban Waters Small Grants Fact Sheet . Contact Us About the Urban Waters Partnership Contact Us About the Urban Waters Partnership to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on July 1, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, local governments, and other eligible entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $60,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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