Water Management
Funds collaborative projects in California that advance equitable, accessible, and affordable water management, with a focus on science, policy, and vulnerable communities.
Funder: Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment
Due Dates: January 23, 2026 | July 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per unsolicited grant; typical awards range from $5,000 to $25,000, expended within 12 months.
Summary: Supports collaborative initiatives in California to ensure equitable, accessible, and affordable water management, prioritizing vulnerable communities.
Key Information: Only US-registered 501(c)3 organizations that have never received a Campbell Foundation grant are eligible.
Description
The Water Management program of the Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment funds projects that foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders—including community members and small-scale farmers—to ensure clean, accessible, and affordable water in California. The program emphasizes equitable water supply management, open dialogue, and collective decision-making to develop policies that address the needs of vulnerable and marginalized groups. There is a particular geographic focus on California’s Central Valley, especially in counties like Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Francisco, and Tulare.
