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Introducing ADWR's Stakeholder Newsletter

To engage with our stakeholders on recent funding opportunities related to infrastructure, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (Department) will provide periodic updates via email with information related to federal and state monies. Many of these funding opportunities will be facilitated by federal entities such as the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) but will also include state funding opportunities such as the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA).
 

Statewide Funding Opportunities

TItle Description Category
Greater Arizona Development Authority (GADA) Assistance

GADA assists Arizona communities with the development of public infrastructure projects that enhance community and economic development. GADA is now accepting applications for technical assistance, which supports capital projects by helping applicants estimate project costs and timelines. GADA will finance up to $50,000 of eligible expenses through a no-interest loan that can be repaid using GADA financial assistance in a

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Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding
Healthy American Forests Initiative Request For Proposals

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) funding opportunity will support watershed restoration and vegetation management projects on National Forest System lands to achieve a healthy forest ecosystem. Thriving forests lead to more robust timber production, which plays a vital role in helping local economies, especially in rural areas, generate jobs and revenue. NFWF anticipates this will be a singular funding

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Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding
Individual Water & Wastewater Grants in Arizona

Grant funds may be used to connect service lines to a residence, pay utility hook-up fees, install plumbing and related fixtures, e.g., bathroom sink, bathtub or shower, commode, kitchen sink, water heater, outside spigot, or bathroom. Applicants must meet the following requirements: Own and occupy a dwelling located in a colonia (Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas) and have evidence

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Statewide, Perennial Opportunities
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

The Trust offers a unique opportunity for non-profit 501(c) (3) organizations focused on watershed and environmental health within the State of Arizona. Funding is for programs that promote conservation of natural habitats and ecosystems that advance preservation, protection and restoration of land, water, wildlife and plants. Programs that promote environmental awareness to connect people to the natural world, promote personal

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Time-Sensitive Funding, Statewide
NOAA Coping with Drought: Understanding and Assessing Drought in a Changing Climate

NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) has announced up to $4 million in funding for 8 two-year projects with the goal of understanding more accurate drought assessments that support communities in preparing for, mitigating, and responding to drought. Over the last several years, concerns have been raised about the intensity, duration, and frequency of droughts changing in the future

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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:

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.