Agricultural Water Conservation Grants Program
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Agricultural Water Conservation Grants Program supports Texas agricultural irrigation projects, research, and education that demonstrate water-saving practices and advance state water plan strategies.
Funder: Texas Water Development Board
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1.5 million available annually; local match varies, usually 50%
Summary: Grants support Texas agricultural irrigation conservation projects, research, and education that demonstrate water-saving practices.
Key Information: Only Texas state agencies and political subdivisions may apply; producers may participate in projects.
Description
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) funds projects that support agricultural irrigation conservation strategies in the state water plan and demonstrate water conservation best management practices. Each annual request for applications identifies topics reflecting current agricultural water conservation issues in Texas. The program has funded hundreds of projects since 1985.
Supported work includes technical assistance, research, demonstrations, technology transfer, education, and improvements to existing irrigation systems. Projects may also install irrigation-water measurement devices, prepare irrigated land for dry-land conditions, improve dry land’s use of precipitation, or prepare and maintain land for brush control where TWDB judges it most effective.
