Agricultural Emergency Drought Response Program
This grant helps Colorado agricultural organizations recover verified emergency drought-related water augmentation costs from the prior irrigation season.
Funder: Colorado Water Conservation Board
Due Dates: April 15, 2027 (Application deadline; annual deadline for costs incurred during prior irrigation season)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1 million annually in grants or loans for eligible emergency drought water augmentation costs.
Summary: Supports Colorado agricultural water users with verified emergency drought-related water augmentation expenses from the prior irrigation season.
Description
This program provides financial assistance to Colorado agricultural organizations facing emergency drought conditions. Funding supports the costs of emergency augmentation water and associated eligible expenses required to maintain agricultural operations during drought emergencies. The program is designed to help agricultural water users recover verified costs incurred during the previous irrigation season, ensuring continued water availability and agricultural productivity in drought-affected areas.
