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 2026 funding are OPEN. The board will review and consider all accepted applications at its February 2026 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. Final funding numbers will be discussed at the Board's Budget Hearing on September 11th, 2025. 

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications starting on August 05, but no later than November 17, 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:  2026 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. All questions can be found here:   

Questions? Contact Mo Bardier, Programs Manager, mbardier@swwcd.org, 970-247-1302.

Please reference the following guidelines and application forms:

2026 Grant Application - It is highly preferred that you fill out this form versus submitting a paper application. 

To Review Grant Application Questions, please review this Word document: 

For Emergency Requests in 2025 for funding in 2025 please use the 2025 Application:

 2025 Grant Application  - It is highly preferred that you fill out this form versus submitting a paper application. 

To Review Grant Application Questions, please review this Word document: 

To Review Grant Application Questions, please review this Word document: 

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.