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Water Conservation and Protection Grant Program is sponsored by Tampa Bay Water. This program provides grants for activities that help conserve water and protect regional drinking water sources and the ecosystem in the Tampa Bay area. Projects can include protection and preservation of watersheds and aquifer recharge zones, innovative solutions to reduce pollution, and educational resources about drinking water and the environment.
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Water Conservation and Protection Grant Program - Tampa Bay Water Water Conservation and Protection Grant Program Joining Forces to Conserve Water and Protect Our Sources Tampa Bay Water is dedicated to conserving water and protecting our region’s drinking water sources and we need your help. Communities and individual citizens have an important role in keeping our drinking water sources clean, plentiful and safe.
In the Tampa Bay area, our drinking water comes from groundwater, river water and seawater. Because our region depends on these sources for our drinking water supply, it is important to take action to conserve and protect them.
That’s why Tampa Bay Water offers the Water Conservation and Protection Grant Program with $50,000 in grant money available to help fund projects and events by local community groups, nonprofit groups, schools and universities. Grants range from $2,000 to $10,000 for activities that help conserve water and protect regional drinking water sources and the ecosystem.
The Water Conservation and Protection Grant Program is a great way for the community to get involved in keeping our environment and drinking water supplies safe for years to come. Applications for the 2027 grant cycle are now open and will close at 5 p. m.
on Friday, November 13, 2026. Read the 2027 Water Conservation and Protection Grant Program Guide Complete and submit the application form online , or download the form and email it to mrankin@tampabaywater. org .
If downloading the application, complete the budget worksheet and email it to mrankin@tampabaywater. org .
If applicable, attach a letter of commitment from partners Examples of Qualifying Projects Local public awareness and outreach campaigns related to source water protection or water conservation River and stream cleanups Restoration and stabilization of riverbanks Protection and preservation of the region's watersheds and aquifer recharge zones Innovative solutions to reduce pollution in wetlands, rivers and coastal areas Educational resources such as trainings, workshops, signage or exhibits, and the development of Florida-standards-based curriculum about drinking water and the environment Innovative solutions to reduce water consumption Water Education and Green Outreach (We-Go) Program The We-Go program delivers STEM-based water education through classroom lessons, hands-on experiments and facility tours.
Students learn about Tampa Bay’s water sources, treatment and conservation using real-world equipment. The project will reach hundreds of students directly and tens of thousands indirectly, promoting long-term water stewardship. Camp Wai Lani Water Conservation Academy Water Wise Adventures This project expands the Water Conservation Academy with interactive labs, leadership training and community events like Earth Day.
Activities teach practical water-saving strategies through DIY filters, runoff simulations and drought-tolerant gardening. Thousands of Girl Scouts and families will be engaged, fostering sustainable habits and advocacy for clean water. Marine Exploration Mobile Aquarium The mobile aquarium brings marine science and water conservation education to schools and public events across Tampa Bay.
New features include a digital quiz station and pet waste awareness campaign, alongside hands-on exhibits. The program will reach tens of thousands, including underserved students, to promote watershed protection and personal responsibility. 4th Annual Tampa Bay Chalk Festival - "Our Watery Futures" 2026 The Tampa Bay Chalk Festival will use public art to highlight water conservation, climate resilience and estuary health.
Activities include live murals, youth art zones and an environmental education panel. With more than 700 attendees expected, the event combines art and science to inspire community stewardship of local waterways. Citizen Science: Protecting and Conserving Water This project creates a curriculum supplement using Tampa Bay Times reporting to teach water conservation and source protection.
Distributed to 100 high schools with 34,000 copies, it includes citizen science activities and teacher training. The effort connects classroom learning to real-world issues, increasing student understanding of drinking water resources. Colors of The Bay- Educational Kayak Tour Series Colors of The Bay offers kayak tours for students, blending art and environmental education to build connections to local waterways.
Participants learn about watershed health, pollution prevention and conservation while creating watercolor sketches. The program fosters stewardship and advocacy for clean water through experiential learning.
Water Conscience Wellswood: Restoring Native Ecosystems and Installing Smart Watering Systems to Our Community Center This project restores native landscaping and installs a drip irrigation system with rain barrel at the Wellswood Community Center. It includes a community planting day and workshop on sustainable practices.
Outreach to 1,500 households will promote water savings and environmental stewardship while reducing potable water use.
Year Recipient Amount Project 2025 THE FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS FOUNDATION $3,000 Conserving and Protecting Water with Micro-Irrigation and More 2025 GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA $8,800 Camp Wai Lani Water Conservation Academy 2025 MARINE EXPLORATION CENTER $8,800 Marine Exploration Mobile 2025 PASCO EDUCATION FOUNDATION $5,000 Protecting Watersheds, Enhancing Ecosystem Health, and Ensuring Clean Water: Educational Initiatives at the Starkey Environmental Education Center 2025 TAMPA BAY BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION $10,000 Save Our Water, Save Our Butterflies 2025 THE TAMPA BAY TIMES NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION $9,700 Be a Pinellas County Water Protector 2025 WATER WARRIOR ALLIANCE $5,000 Artivism: Transforming Upcycled Debris into Community Art 2024 THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM $8,600 From Drops to Drink: Protecting Tampa Bay’s Drinking Water 2024 2024 GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA $8,350 Camp Indian Echo Source Water Protection and Education 2024 TAMPA BAY KAYAK ANGLERS $5,000 Hispanics for our Environment 2023 THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM $8,000 From Drops to Drink: Protecting Tampa Bay’s Drinking Water 2023 THE FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS FOUNDATION $3,000 Wetlands Walkway Interpretive Signage 2023 THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COUNCIL PTA/PTSA $2,250 Water Protection Art Competition 2023 TAMPA BAY KAYAK ANGLERS $8,000 Hispanics for Our Environment 2023 THE TAMPA BAY TIMES NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION $2,700 Source Water Protection NIE Teacher Guide/Workshop Series 2022 COFFEEPOT BAYOU WATERSHED ALLIANCE $3,500 Ramon Creek Invasive Plant Removal and Restoration Project 2022 THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM $7,400 From Drops to Drink: Protecting Tampa Bay’s Drinking Water 2022 KEEP PASCO BEAUTIFUL $10,000 Fertilizer Education and Outreach Program 2022 TAMPA BAY REFORESTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORT $2,000 Hillsborough Community College (HCC) Plant City Campus Wetland and Stormwater Enhancement Program 2021 KEEP TAMPA BAY BEAUTIFUL $10,000 Source Water Protection Education Initiatives 2021 KEEP PINELLAS BEAUTIFUL $10,000 Crafting a Resilient Environmental Education Program in a COVID Time and Beyond 2021 FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS FOUNDATION $5,500 Aquatic Demonstration Area Sign Replacement 2021 BOYD HILL NATURE PRESERVE (PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS) $3,400 Water Efficient Pollinator Garden and Water Cycle Education Program 2020 COFFEEPOT BAYOU WATERSHED ALLIANCE $2,000 Cleanups, Invasive Plant Removals and Water Sampling 2020 KEEP TAMPA BAY BEAUTIFUL $10,000 Environmental Education Program and Enviroscape Watershed Model 2020 GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA $8,000 New Water Fountain, Filling Stations and Signage at Camps 2020 GLAZER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM $4,000 Water Conservation Education Program and Interactive Exhibits 2019 KEEP PINELLAS BEAUTIFUL $10,000 K-12 Educational Curriculum and Summer Workshops 2019 KEEP TAMPA BAY BEAUTIFUL $10,000 Environmental Education Program 2019 PASCO EDUCATION FOUNDATION $5,000 Wendell Krinn Technical High School Aquaponics Farm Project 2019 SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER $2,000 Relocate and Expand Hydroponic Learning Garden 2018 KEEP PINELLAS BEAUTIFUL $10,000 K-12 Educational Curriculum and Summer Workshops 2018 KEEP TAMPA BAY BEAUTIFUL $10,000 Environmental Education Program 2018 MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY $10,000 Marine Explorers Program for Hillsborough County Public Schools 2017 KEEP PINELLAS BEAUTIFUL $10,000 We all Live Downstream Watershed Education Program 2017 KEEP TAMPA BAY BEAUTIFUL $10,000 Environmental Education Program and Florida Learning Garden 2017 FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE $3,300 Water Stewardship Curriculum Development and Volunteer Activities 2016 KEEP PINELLAS BEAUTIFUL $5,300 Education and Outreach Programs 2016 KEEP TAMPA BAY BEAUTIFUL $10,000 Environmental Education Program and Enviroscape Watershed Model 2016 GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA $8,000 New Water Fountain, Filling Stations and Signage at Camps 2016 GLAZER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM $4,000 Water Conservation Education Program and Interactive Exhibits Learn more about our water conservation and source water protection efforts and steps you can take: Share our flyer with someone who wants to get involved in a water conservation and/or source water protection project.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local community groups, nonprofit groups, schools, and universities in the Tampa Bay area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,000 to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Water Conservation and Protection Grant Program are due November 13, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Water Conservation and Protection Grant Program is funded by Tampa Bay Water. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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