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Find similar grantsWater Supply Reserve Fund (WSRF) Grant Program is sponsored by Colorado Water Conservation Board. Provides funding for Colorado water users to address critical water supply issues through local review, including technical assistance, studies, design, and infrastructure projects for water resources systems.
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Water Supply Reserve Fund Grants | DNR CWCB Toggle Colorado Water Plan submenu Basin Implementation Plans Toggle Focus Areas submenu Colorado Water Loss Initiative Snowpack Assessment Viewer (SNODAS) Toggle Ecosystem Health submenu Toggle Interstate submenu Toggle Industries submenu Future Avoided Cost Explorer Water Project Loan Program Grants & Special Programs Toggle Public Information submenu Water Conditions Monitoring Committee Interbasin Compact Committee Diane Hoppe Memorial Scholarship Water Supply Reserve Fund Grants 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. 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.
All new WSRF grants must be submitted via the CWCB Portal along with the current "Exhibit A (Statement of Work) and Budget & Schedule (Exhibit B)." WSRF Grant Guidelines (January 2023) WSRF Application (via CWCB Portal) Exhibit A & Exhibit B Budget & Schedule (must upload both to the portal in Word & Excel, no exceptions) WSRF Portal Application How To Video (Basin ONLY) WSRF Program Operations as of January 2023 Who can apply?
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. 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.
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. Submit the grant application via the CWCB Portal and upload the statement of work ( Exhibit A ), budget and schedule ( Exhibit B ).
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) Obtain approval from the necessary basin roundtable . 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 Roundtable Grant Contact Email Phone Roundtable Criteria Arkansas Gracy Goodwin projects@uawcd. com 719-539-5425 Guidelines Checklist Colorado Nancy Johnston cbrt. grants@gmail.
com Guidelines Gunnison Tom Alvey tomalvey1957@gmail. com 970-712-4030 Guidelines Metro Sam Caulkins & Heather Justus scalkins@cwsdhrmd. org & hjustus@pwsd.
org Guidelines North Platte Kari VanValkenberg klboroff@gmail. com 307-399-6799 Guidelines Rio Grande Amber Pacheco amber@rgwcd. org Guidelines South Platte Garrett Varra gcvarra@gmail.
com 720-272-2857 Guidelines Southwest Peter Butler butlerpeter2@gmail. com Guidelines Checklist Yampa/White/Green Frank Alfone frank@yampawhitegreen. com 970-819-5705 Guidelines Water Supply Reserve Fund and Public Education Participation & Outreach Grant Summary The Colorado Water Conservation Board mission is to conserve, develop, protect and manage Colorado’s water for present and future generations.
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Exhibit A - Statement of Work: describe the scope, objectives, and approach of the proposed project
Exhibit B - Budget & Schedule: provide detailed budget and project timeline
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 CWCB-approved Water Efficiency Plan. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Water Supply Reserve Fund (WSRF) Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Exhibit A (Statement of Work), Exhibit B (Budget & Schedule), Maps, photos, designs, and/or reports supporting the application, Match commitment letters, and Letters of support (PDF preferred). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund is sponsored by Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) and Water Quality Control Commission (in cooperation with Colorado Watershed Assembly). This program helps support local watershed organizations in their efforts to provide clean water, protect habitat, and improve recreation and accessibility. It is financed by the Colorado Individual Income Tax Refund Check-off Program.
Agricultural Emergency Drought Response Program is a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) that provides up to $1 million annually to support agricultural water users during emergency drought conditions. Eligible applicants include agricultural organizations such as augmentation companies, ditch and reservoir companies, conservancy districts, and conservation districts located in counties with a federal or state emergency drought or disaster designation. Funds cover the cost of emergency augmentation water, plus engineering, attorney fees, and administrative costs (capped at 5% of the grant amount). Supplemental groundwater pumping operational costs are also eligible. The program reimburses only verified costs incurred during a previous irrigation season and does not fund general operations, maintenance, or research.
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