Is your organization working on a water project or otherwise addressing a water need within SWCD’s boundaries? Is your organization a “qualified entity”? If so, SWCD’s grant program may be a good funding partner!

The SWCD board considers grants on an annual basis (once a year). Applications for 2027 funding are OPEN. The board will review and consider all accepted applications at its February 2027 Board Meeting.

Historically, the District has appropriated $250,000 in total grant funding per year: $125,000 for water supply projects, $50,000 for studies and processes, 25,000 for education, and $50,000 for emergencies. This year, an additional $50,000 has been allocated to drought response activities. 

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications starting on September 4th, but no later than November 6th, for any funding requests to be disbursed during the following calendar year. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered unless they are for an emergency request. Please see the guidelines for more details.

Please fully review our guidelines before applying to our grant program: 

It is highly preferred that you apply using our fillable form:  

2027 Grant Application

Please note that you will not be able to 'save' your progress through the application. Please review all of the questions and have answers prepared before starting your fillable application. Questions in plain text can be found here: 

Questions? Contact Joshua Brooks, Accounting & Grants Coordinator, jbrooks@swwcd.org, 970-247-1302.

Please reference the following guidelines and application forms:

Below are links to other relevant documents, including sample final reports

For support with water conservation-related grant applications to the Colorado Water Conservation Board or SWCD, consider contacting Western Resources Advocates.

For assistance with ag or multi-purpose ag project grant applications, consider contacting Greg Peterson at Colorado Ag Water Alliance, (720) 244-4629, coagwater@gmail.com.