Introducing ADWR's Stakeholder Newsletter
Statewide Funding Opportunities
| TItle | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
EPA: Creating Resilient Water Utilities Initiative |
The Creating Resilient Water Utilities (CRWU) Initiative provides drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities with practical tools, training, and technical assistance to increase system resilience to climate change impacts. CRWU primarily provides technical support for applying climate and asset condition data as part of risk assessment, as well as support for climate adaptation planning. CRWU also conducts workshops, training, and Apply Here |
Statewide, Perennial Opportunities |
Friends of the Verde River - River Friendly Living Grant |
● Friends of the Verde River invites proposals for small grants ($10,000 max) to build community resilience through sustainable water supply in Yavapai County, Arizona. ● Eligible applicants include: ○ Businesses based in Yavapai County that have completed or are pursuing River Friendly Living Certification. ○ Non-profits designated under section 501(c)(3) located in Yavapai county that have completed or are Apply Here |
Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding |
Friends of the Verde River - River Friendly Living Grants |
● The grants offer funding to support conservation projects. Homeowners can apply for up to $1,000, and businesses/organizations can apply for up to $5,000 annually, and all funded projects are to be completed within a 12-month period. ● Homeowners, businesses, non-profits, and municipalities can apply for grants. ● Eligible River Friendly Living projects support or create a sustainable water supply Apply Here |
Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding |
FY2027 Arizona Water Protection Fund |
● The Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF) supports projects that develop or implement on-the-ground measures that directly maintain, enhance and restore Arizona’s river and riparian resources. The AWPF Commission will be accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 grant cycle and will award grants under three categories: capital projects, research, and water conservation. ● Eligible Applicants: Any person, organization, local/state/tribal Apply Here |
Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding |
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Aquatic Resource Management |
The BLM Aquatic Resources Program supports riparian and wetland areas, aquatic habitats, and water resources for a combination of balanced and diverse uses including the Nation's need for domestic sources of minerals, food, timber, and fiber, fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, and the long-term needs of future generations. Program staff collaborate with Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, and non-governmental 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.