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The 2026 Assistance Grants application period is closed. The Assistance Grants Program is a state-funded grant program that supports public water systems interested in committing to excellence but lacking the financial resources to do so. Total funding is $150,000 annually.
The amount of individual grants varies per funding year.. Projects must be completed within the calendar year they are awarded. All public water systems are eligible.
These grants are intended to: * Help these systems reach or maintain more consistent compliance with the Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations. * Address a potential or existing water quality challenge. For more information about this grant program, please see Assistance Grants Funding on the CDPHE Training opportunities, recognition, and resources for water systems webpage.
House Bill 22-1358 is a state-funded program that requires each child care center, family child care home, and school that serves grades preschool through fifth in Colorado to test their drinking water for lead by May 31, 2023, and remediate if necessary.
The Test and Fix Water for Kids program will help schools and child care programs meet HB22-1358 requirements by providing free training, testing, remediation, and technical assistance through the School and Child Care Clean Drinking Water Fund. The WIIN lead[](https://cdphe. colorado.
gov/drinking-water/wiin-grant-program-lead-testing-in-schools-and-child-care-programs#:~:text=Alongside%20the%20WIIN%20program%2C%20CDPHE,lead%20by%20May%2031%2C%202023.) testing in schools and child care grant program is a federally funded program that offers grants to local public health agencies to help schools and child care programs meet the requirements of HB22-1358.
All schools serving any of grades preschool through fifth plus all licensed child care programs in Colorado must enroll in this program to comply with this new law. If the local public health agency in your county is participating in the[](https://cdphe. colorado.
gov/drinking-water/wiin-grant-program-lead-testing-in-schools-and-child-care-programs#:~:text=Alongside%20the%20WIIN%20program%2C%20CDPHE,lead%20by%20May%2031%2C%202023.) WIIN lead testing in schools and child care grant program, their team will coordinate lead testing. There are no grant applications for the Test and Fix Water for Kids program.
All schools and childcare programs must enroll. Enrollment forms are available on the Test and Fix Water for Kids webpage. For more information on the WIIN lead testing in schools and child care gram program, see the Lead testing at public schools grants webpage.
All related forms are on the Test and Fix Water for Kids webpage. For more information, see Test and Fix Water for Kids, or contact waterftoorkids@state. co.
us. The PFAS Grant program funding supports efforts in identifying, assessing, and reducing environmental impacts of PFAS on human health and the environment. It is a state funded grant program administered through the PFAS Cash Fund.
This funding program is to be renewed every year on October 1, thru 2031. The PFAS Grant Program has three project categories: The general eligible entities for the PFAS grant program are listed below; a more detailed list can be found in the Request for Applications.
* Private not-for-profit public water systems * Counties or local health departments * Not-for-profit Non-governmental organizations * Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works * Non-profit educational institutions The funding of projects is initiated by a Request for Applications (RFA) when sufficient funds have accumulated.
The RFA sets out the eligibility requirements and criteria for entities and projects that will be funded, as well as timeframes and how to apply. To apply, an eligible entity submits an application in response to the RFA. For the most recent Request For Applications, see the PFAS Grant Program at: PFAS Grant Program Request for Applications.
All related forms are on the PFAS Grant Program webpage. For more information, see the PFAS Grant Program, or contact cdphe_wqcd_pfas_grant@state. co.
us. The Small Communities Water and Wastewater Grants (SCG) is part of the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission’s Regulation 55 - State Funded Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Programs. It is for eligible entities that serve a population of no more than five thousand people, with financial need.
Financial need is determined during the application process. The Colorado Department of Local Affairs conducts the analysis and issues certificates to qualifying entities. Entities that serve a population of no more than 5,000 people and are: * Counties representing unincorporated areas.
* Not-for-profit public water systems. A request for applications, RFA, provides the entities and projects to be awarded funding with the eligibility requirements, criteria, timeframes, and information about how to apply. An RFA for the Small Communities Water and Wastewater Grants is offered dependent upon the accumulation of funds sufficient to support funding eligible projects and the capacity of CDPHE to support the program.
We do not have an anticipated date for offering an RFA. The fund currently supports match requirements for the state to receive federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding based on the passing of the SB23-238 bill. If additional funds become available, an RFA will be announced through the WQCD listserve and the website.
## For grantees under contract * SCG reimbursement requests * Complete theCDPHE Standardized Invoice Form. * Email the completed form and supporting documentation to CDPHE_WQCD_Contracts+LAU@state. co.
us. * Submit the final reimbursement request only after all deliverables, including the Final Report, have been submitted and approved. Use the same CDPHE standardized Invoice Form.
* Please complete oneSCG Quarterly Report Google formfor each calendar quarter. For due dates, refer to your contract. * When clicked, the form will open.
Respond to each of the questions and submit the form. Your responses will be recorded, and you will receive a copy of your responses via email. * To submit documentation or deliverables, list them when asked in the Google form and email them to the Contract Monitor atCDPHE_WQCD_Contracts+LAU@state.
co. us. * If you have completed your SCG grant project, please complete the SCG Final Report Google form.
After you respond to each question and submit the form, your responses will be recorded, and you will receive a copy via email. * Email any supporting documentation to the Contract Monitor at CDPHE_WQCD_Contracts+LAU@state. co.
us. For assistance with your contract, please get in touch with the Contract Monitor at CDPHE_WQCD_Contracts+LAU@state. co.
us. For general information about the Small Communities Water and Wastewater Grants, please contact 303-692-2848 or CDPHE. WQCD.
Watergrants@state. co. us.
The Water Quality Improvement Fund (WQIF) is a Colorado state grant program funded by civil penalties collected for water quality violations. It is part of the Water Quality Control Commission’s Regulation 55 - State Funded Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Programs.
Entities eligible for funding include: * Publicly owned water systems * Private not-for-profit public water systems * Not-for-profit stormwater program administrators or training providers * Not-for-profit watershed groups * Private landowners impacted by a water quality violation Projects eligible for funding must fall within these categories: * Stormwater management and best management practices training * Projects to improve water quality where there has been a civil penalty imposed for a water quality violation * Planning, design, construction, or repair of stormwater projects or domestic wastewater treatment facilities currently on the State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan * Nonfederal match funding for nonpoint source projects.
A request for applications, RFA, provides the entities and projects to be awarded funding with the eligibility requirements, criteria, timeframes, and information about how to apply. An RFA for the Water Quality Improvement Fund is offered dependent upon the accumulation of funds sufficient to support funding eligible projects.
Past Requests for Applications (Closed) * 2023-2024 WQIF Categories 2 & 3 Request for Applications * 2022-2023 WQIF Request for Applications Category 1 only Stormwater Management and Best Management Practices Training * 2021-2020 WQIF Request for Applications Category 1 only Stormwater Management and Best Management Practices Training * 2020-2021 WQIF Request for Applications ### For Grantees Under Contract * WQIF Reimbursement Requests * Complete the CDPHE Standardized Invoice Form.
For information about how to complete this form, visit the Standardized Invoice web page. * Email the completed form and supporting documentation to CDPHE_WQCD_Contracts+LAU@state. co.
us * Fill out one WQIF Quarterly Report Google form for each calendar quarter. When clicked, the form will open. Respond to each of the questions and submit the form.
* When you submit the form, your responses will be recorded and you will receive a copy of your responses via email. * To submit documentation or deliverables, list them when asked in the Google form and send as an attachment in an email toCDPHE_WQCD_Contracts+LAU@state. co.
us * If you have completed your WQIF grant project, please complete the WQIF Final Report Google form. When clicked, the form will open. Respond to each of the questions and submit the form.
When you submit the form, your responses will be recorded and you will receive a copy of your responses via email. * Contract Monitor Point of Contact: CDPHE_WQCD_Contracts+LAU@state. co.
us For general information about the Water Quality Improvement Fund (WQIF) grants, please contact 303 692-2848 or CDPHE. WQCD. Watergrants@state.
co. us. The Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program (EC-SDC Grant Program) is a program funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as the Colorado Assistance for Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program (Program).
This Request for Applications (RFA) sets out the procedures for implementation of the Program. The purpose of the Program is to assist public water systems in small or disadvantaged communities with planning and design grants, and infrastructure funding to reduce public health risks from emerging contaminants including PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), manganese and other emerging contaminants.
The Program provides funding to support the efforts of public water systems that qualify as small or disadvantaged communities as defined in the Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1452(d)(3), and meeting the definitions in the State of Colorado base Drinking after Revolving Fund (DWRF) disadvantaged community, or Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Drinking Water Revolving Fund (BIL DWRF) principal forgiveness eligibility criteria.
To be eligible to receive funds under this Program, a project entity must be an eligible entity in the DWRF program meeting the disadvantaged community definitions as described above, and the primary purpose must be to address one or more emerging contaminants in drinking water. Assessment sampling to confirm the presence and extent of emerging contaminants must have been completed prior to application.
If a public water system has a question regarding the eligibility of a contaminant for this Program, please submit an inquiry on the RFA inquiry form. Grants will be issued for two types of projects: * Tier 1 Planning and Design Grants include projects that are for planning and design costs and pilot testing for a project duration of up to 24 months and a maximum grant award of $300,000.
Tier 1 projects must submit a DWRF prequalification form either before or as part of the project. * Tier 2 Infrastructure Grants include projects for the design and construction of treatment facilities to address emerging contaminants. Grants are awarded based on project budget up to a maximum project grant award of $30 million, not to exceed $10 million in a single year, subject to availability of funds.
Tier 2 projects must be near ready to proceed and have completed the DWRF prequalification and project needs assessment process. Tier 2 projects required to complete design documents, an environmental review, construction plans and specifications, and complete construction. Assessment monitoring and sampling to determine the scope and extent of the presence of an emerging contaminant is not an allowable cost under this grant.
Funding is available for assessment sampling under the PFAS Grant Program. To apply, an eligible entity must submit an application in response to the grant opening announcement. The current Request for Applications opened June 17, 2024 and closed on August 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.
m. MDT. This Request for Applications is now closed and is not accepting applications at this time.
Please check back on this page for future requests. If funding requests exceed available funds, projects will be prioritized according to the criteria in the RFA. The RFA and attachments are below.
* Request for Applications Number 42483A June 2024 * Request for Applications Number 42483A June 2024 * Request for Applications Number 42483A June 2024 Attachment C Project Narrative * Request for Applications Number 42483A June 2024 Attachment D Tier 1 Budget Work Plan * Request for Applications Number 42483A June 2024 Attachment D Tier 2 Budget Work Plan Responses to Inquiries Received Prior to Inquiry Deadline Email:cdphe_wqcd_ec_sdc_grants@state.
co. us The Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program (EC-SDC Grant Program) is a program funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as the Colorado Assistance for Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program (Program).
This Request for Applications (RFA) sets out the procedures for implementation of the Program. The purpose of the Program is to assist public water systems in small or disadvantaged communities with planning and design grants, and infrastructure funding to reduce public health risks from emerging contaminants, including PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), manganese, and other emerging contaminants.
The Program provides funding to support the efforts of public water systems that qualify as small or disadvantaged communities as defined in the Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1452(d)(3), and meeting the definitions in the State of Colorado base Drinking after Revolving Fund (DWRF) disadvantaged community, or Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Drinking Water Revolving Fund (BIL DWRF) principal forgiveness eligibility criteria.
To be eligible to receive funds under this Program, a project entity must be a non-transient, non-community or community-regulated public water system in the DWRF program meeting the disadvantaged community definitions as described above, and the primary purpose must be to address one or more emerging contaminants in drinking water.
Assessment sampling to confirm the presence and extent of emerging contaminants must have been completed prior to application. Grants will be issued for two types of projects: * Tier 1 Planning and Design Grants include projects that are for planning and design costs and pilot testing for a project duration of up to 24 months and a maximum grant award of $300,000.
Tier 1 projects must submit a DWRF prequalification form either before or as part of the project. * Tier 2 Infrastructure Grants include projects for the design and construction of treatment facilities, consolidation infrastructure, establishment of new potable water sources or other infrastructure to address emerging contaminants.
Grants are awarded based on project budget up to a maximum project grant award of $30 million, not to exceed $10 million in a single year, subject to availability of funds. Tier 2 projects must be near ready to proceed and have completed the DWRF prequalification and project needs assessment process.
Tier 2 projects are required to complete design documents, an environmental review, construction plans and specifications, and complete construction. Assessment monitoring and sampling to determine the scope and extent of the presence of an emerging contaminant is not an allowable cost under this grant. Funding is available for assessment sampling under the PFAS Grant Program.
The January 2026 Request for Applications (RFA) opened January 5, 2026, and closed February 4, 2026, at 11:59 p. m. MDT.
In order to apply, an eligible entity must submit an application in response to the grant opening announcement. Navigate to the links below under “Request for Applications” to prepare and submit the forms to apply. If funding requests exceed available funds, projects will be prioritized according to the criteria outlined in the RFA.
## Request for Applications, Forms, and Attachments to Apply * Closed RFA Example for reference only Questions about the RFA? Submit your questions using the RFA Inquiries Form. Responses will be published below within seven business days of the deadline.
Inquiries must be received no later than January 20, 2026 2:00 p. m. MDT.
* Questions and Responses for reference.
### Past Awards (closed): * Tier 1: City of La Junta, Wigwam Water Company * Tier 2: South Adams Water and Sanitation District * Tier 1: City of Brighton, City of La Junta, Crowley County Water Association, Prairie View Ranch Water District, Snake River Water District, Southeast Colorado Water Conservation District, Crowley County Spur Line Design, Town of Manzanola, Southeast Colorado Water Conservation District, Town of Manzanola Spur Line Design * Tier 1: Avondale Water and Sanitation District, Morgan County Quality Water District, Town of Springfield #### January 2026 47293613: * Tier 1: Crowley County, Cherokee Metropolitan District, Town of Wiggins * Tier 2: Snake River Water District, City of La Junta Email:cdphe_wqcd_ec_sdc_grants@state.
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Water Quality Improvement Fund (Colorado) is funded by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Colorado Energy Efficiency Business Rebate Program is a grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment that funds energy efficiency upgrades for small businesses in eligible Colorado communities. The program provides rebates for improvements such as LED lighting installations and commercial refrigeration equipment replacement. Awards are available up to $10,000 per business. Initially available in Aurora and Commerce City, with potential expansion to additional communities. Eligible applicants are Colorado-based small businesses operating in participating communities whose projects focus on qualifying energy efficiency upgrades. The program deadline was March 1, 2026.
Colorado Assistance for Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program is a grant administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on behalf of the EPA that funds small and disadvantaged communities in addressing emerging contaminants — including PFAS — in public water systems and private wells. Funded at billion per year nationally (FY2022–2026) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, states receive non-competitive allocations to distribute to eligible beneficiaries. Eligible recipients are small communities (under 10,000 population) and disadvantaged communities, including public water systems and private well owners. Colorado's specific allocation is determined annually. The application deadline is July 1, 2026; applicants must meet Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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