Introducing ADWR's Stakeholder Newsletter
Statewide Funding Opportunities
| TItle | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
*EXTENDED* WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects for Fiscal Year 2024 |
Through the Large-Scale Water Recycling Program, Reclamation will provide up to 25% Federal cost share, with no per-project Federal funding maximum, to water recycling projects that have a total project cost greater than or equal to $500 million. Large-scale water recycling projects will play an important role in helping communities develop local, drought-resistant sources of water supply by turning currently Apply Here |
Time-Sensitive Funding, Statewide |
ADEQ 604(b) Surface Water Improvement Grant |
ADEQ is now accepting applications for the 604(b) Surface Water Improvement Grant for Fiscal Year 2025. The program provides funding ($168,000 available) as reimbursements to awardees that report their regional water quality management planning accomplishments and expenses to ADEQ. Applicants are encouraged to submit project proposals that address: Improving stormwater systems Determining ways to expand green infrastructure programs Determining the Apply Here |
Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding |
Arizona Climate-Smart Practices Grant Program |
Being climate-smart means recognizing that we are living in drier and hotter times and producing food using less water. The Arizona Climate-Smart Practices Program is a pilot program designed by Arizona’s Conservation Districts, AACD, and diverse partner groups to encourage growers in Arizona to adopt climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices that will allow for abundant agriculture while using practices that Apply Here |
Perennial Opportunities, Statewide |
Arizona Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant |
Provides funding (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or “EPA”) for sewer overflow and stormwater reuse pilot projects to reduce the flow of pollution into local waters. Accepting applications for the 2025 OSG program. $275,000 is available on a reimbursement basis and award through a competitive process. Eligibility: Submitted proposals should be focused on planning, designing, and/or construction of sanitary Apply Here |
Time-Sensitive Funding, Statewide |
Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF) Accepting Applications for Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Cycle |
AWPF is a competitive state grant program that is designed to providing funding to interested parties for the development and implementation of measures to protect water of sufficient quality and quantity to maintain, enhance, and restore river and riparian resources throughout Arizona (including projects that benefit fish and wildlife that are dependent on these important resources), and measures to increase Apply Here |
Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding |
WMAP Funding Opportunities
The WMAP accepts applications year-round. To apply for funding for a water management program or project, follow the application process to see if the program or project is eligible. Follow the steps below:
- Review the WMAP project proposal guidelines
- Fill out and submit the questionnaire
- Submit questionnaire to the Grant Coordinator and await a response
Read more about the WMAP guidelines in Chapter 9 of the Management Plan of the AMA in which the project is proposed. If you have any questions about the WMAP process, please review the process flowchart.