Technical Assistance for Federal Cost-Sharing Program
The TAFC Program funds technical and administrative support for Colorado water users to develop and submit federal grant applications for water projects aligned with the Colorado Water Plan.
Funder: Colorado Water Conservation Board
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted until funds are obligated)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 total available; individual award size varies; minimum 25% match required.
Summary: Supports Colorado water users in securing federal funding for water projects by providing technical and administrative assistance to develop competitive federal grant applications.
Key Information: Must include preparing and submitting at least one federal grant application as a project task.
Description
The Technical Assistance for Federal Cost-Sharing Program (TAFC) is designed to help Colorado water users—especially those with limited technical or staff capacity—access federal funding for water projects. The program provides grants to support technical and administrative activities necessary to prepare strong federal grant applications. Eligible activities include project planning, engineering, permitting, cost estimation, identifying and pursuing federal funding opportunities, grant writing, and submitting federal applications. All funded projects must align with the Colorado Water Plan and include the preparation and submission of at least one federal grant application as a required deliverable. TAFC grants cannot be used for treated water or wastewater projects.
