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Water Supply Reserve Fund (WSRF) Grant Program is sponsored by Colorado Water Conservation Board. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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3. Water Supply Reserve Fund Grants The Water Supply Reserve Fund (WSRF) Grant Program provides funding to assist Colorado water users in addressing their critical water supply issues and interests.
The funds help eligible entities complete water activities, which may include competitive grants for: * Technical assistance regarding permitting, feasibility studies and environmental compliance * Studies or analysis of structural, nonstructural, consumptive and nonconsumptive water needs, projects or activities * Design of structural projects or activities * Infrastructure replacement or maintenance projects Requests for funds from the WSRF program must be approved by at least one of Colorado’s nine basin roundtables prior to submitting an application.
The request is then forwarded to the CWCB to evaluate and make final funding decisions. Once an application is submitted, the review, award, and contracting process typically takes 6–9 months. Please note that the CWCB cannot reimburse any expenses incurred before the grant agreement is fully executed.
Grants may be coupled with any low-interest loan to make up funding needs. _**Please Note**: Basin requests that include a Statewide Account request can be made while Statewide funding is still available. _ Eligible entities include: * Governmental entities – municipalities, special, water and sanitation, conservancy, conservations, irrigation and water activity enterprises, counties and State of Colorado agencies.
Federal agencies are encouraged to work with local entities. Covered Entities as defined by Section 37-60-126, C. R.
S. , are eligible IF the applicant has adopted a CWCB approved Water Efficiency Plan. * Private entities – mutual ditch companies, non-profit corporations, individuals and partnerships, etc. How can the money be used?
Eligible activities include: * Technical assistance regarding permitting, feasibility studies and environmental compliance. * Studies or analysis of structural, programmatic, consumptive and non-consumptive water projects or activities. * Design of structural projects or activities.
* Infrastructure replacement or maintenance projects. * _Activities that promote education, outreach, and innovation consistent with the mission and goals of the Colorado Water Plan. Note: Funding for education and outreach efforts can go through the__PEPO Grant Program__or apply through the Colorado Water Plan Grant Program.
_ 1. Review the Water Supply Reserve Fund Grant Program Grant Guidelines (January 2023). Please contact the Basin Roundtable you are applying to (contact information is at the bottom of the page) and review their respective guidelines.
2. Set up an account in the CWCB Portal. Please note that confirmation of registration may take 1-2 days and you will receive an email once your registration is approved.
3. Submit the grant application via the CWCB Portal and upload the statement of work (Exhibit A. docx)), budget and schedule (Exhibit B.
xlsx)). Please include maps/photos, designs, report, match commitment letters and other letters of support (PDF preferred). (A WSRF Calculator is available for applicants to use to check if their Basin+Statewide application meets the minimum match requirements) 4.
Obtain approval from the necessary basin roundtable. 5. Work with CWCB staff to address any issues or additional needs prior to CWCB Board review.
Questions? View our Portal application How To Video Forgot your Portal password or the password reset isn't working? Contact Carolyn Kemp at carolyn.
kemp@state. co. us.
Please allow 1-2 business days for assistance. When is the deadline to apply? Deadlines include October 1, December 1, February 1, April 1, June 1, and August 1 of each year.
Prior to submitting an application to CWCB, the applicant must receive written approval from the necessary basin roundtable. Applications will be reviewed during the Board Meeting three months after the submission deadline. What happens if my grant is approved?
* CWCB board approval does not mean your grant agreement is executed. * Reimbursement eligibility commences upon the grantee's receipt of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) and formal State Agreement. * NTP will not be accepted as a start date.
Project activities may commence as soon as the grantee enters into contract with the State and receives a formal signed State Agreement. * Please review the CWCB's Grant Disbursement Policy. If you have any questions, please contact your CWCB grant manager.
## WSRF Basin Roundtable Criteria and Contact Information
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Governmental entities (municipalities, counties, water districts, state agencies) and private entities (mutual ditch companies, non-profits, individuals, partnerships) in Colorado may apply; covered entities must have a…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was April 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Water Supply Reserve Fund (WSRF) Grant Program is funded by Colorado Water Conservation Board. 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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