Turf Replacement Grant Program
The CWCB Turf Replacement Grant funds projects that replace high-water-use turf with water-wise landscaping and efficient irrigation to advance outdoor water conservation in Colorado communities.
Funder: Colorado Water Conservation Board
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 | February 2027
Funding Amounts: Matching funds; minimum 50% match for construction, 25% for design/planning; award size varies by project and available funds.
Summary: Supports eligible Colorado entities in replacing high-water-use turf with water-wise landscaping to promote outdoor water conservation.
Key Information: Applicants must provide matching funds; only local governments, districts, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and Colorado tribes are eligible.
Description
The Turf Replacement Grant Program, administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), provides matching funds to eligible Colorado entities to incentivize the voluntary replacement of high-water-use turf with water-wise landscapes and efficient irrigation systems. The program aims to reduce outdoor water consumption and drive transformative landscape change across Colorado communities. Funding can support program design, planning, turf removal, replacement, irrigation updates, metering, education, and other activities that advance water conservation through landscape transformation.
