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Water Resources Development Grant Program is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Water Resources. Supports stream restoration, stormwater management, and water-based recreation projects across North Carolina.
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Water Resources Development Grant Program | NC DEQ Grant application deadlines For State and Local projects, there is one grant application cycle per fiscal year. The current spring 2026 application cycle ends on June 30, and the next spring 2027 application cycle will begin on Jan 1, 2027.
The updated spring 2026 guidelines and application form have been uploaded under the headings listed below for State and Local Projects and NRCS-EQIP Stream Restoration Projects. At this time, there is no update on 2026 funding availability for the Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Fund . The purpose of this program is to provide cost-share grants and technical assistance to local governments throughout the state.
Applications for grants are accepted for seven eligible project types: general navigation, recreational navigation, water management, stream restoration, water-based recreation, Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) stream restoration projects and feasibility/engineering studies.
The navigation and coastal storm damage mitigation projects are collectively referred to as coastal infrastructure projects . The non-navigation projects are collectively referred to as s tate and local projects . Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact grant managers Amin Davis (state and local projects) and Kevin Hart (general and recreational navigation projects) for assistance in developing a competitive grant application.
Note : The N. C. General Assembly placed a 50% matching limit on certain Water Resources Development Project Grants during the 2020 legislative session.
The limit will remain in place until rescinded by the General Assembly.
Project Grant Forms and Documents Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Fund No Overdue Tax Debts Template Conflict of Interest Policy Template Flood Resiliency Projects (Spring 2025) No Conflict of Interest Certification Conflict of Interest Policy Template No Overdue Tax Debts Template Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging Projects Grant Reimbursement Template No Overdue Tax Debts Template Conflict of Interest Policy Template State and Local Projects (Spring 2026) No Conflict of Interest Certification Conflict of Interest Policy Template Feasibility/Engineering Study Resolution Template No Overdue Tax Debts Template Basis For Claimed Value of Land Sheet WRDG Program Presentation NRCS-EQIP Stream Restoration Projects (Spring 2026) EQIP Guidelines for Natural Stream Channel Work No Conflict of Interest Certification Conflict of Interest Policy Template Resolution Affirmation Document Eligible Practices Summary No Overdue Tax Debts Template Reimbursement Instructions *Updated spring 2026 document Reimbursement Tracking Sheet Completed Reimbursement Tracking Summary Administrative Statement of Time In-kind Statement of Time & Mileage In-kind Equipment & Materials Basis For Claimed Value of Land Sheet
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments, nonprofits, and other entities for stream restoration, stormwater management, and water-based recreation projects; agricultural lands may qualify under EQIP. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Water Resources Development Grant Program is funded by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Water Resources. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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