Water Supply Reserve Fund Grants
Water Supply Reserve Fund Grants support Colorado water users with studies, technical assistance, infrastructure work, and education to address water supply needs and strengthen drought resilience.
Funder: Colorado Water Conservation Board
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Application) | February 1, 2027 (Application) | April 1, 2027 (Application) | June 1, 2027 (Application) | August 1, 2027 (Application) | October 1, 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Minimum 25% project-cost match; statewide grants cover up to 75% of project costs
Summary: Supports Colorado water users with studies, technical assistance, design, infrastructure improvements, and water-related education and innovation.
Key Information: Written approval from at least one Colorado basin roundtable is required before submission to CWCB.
Description
The Water Supply Reserve Fund (WSRF), administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), provides competitive grants addressing Colorado’s critical water supply issues and interests. Supported work includes permitting and environmental-compliance assistance, feasibility studies, analysis of structural and nonstructural water needs, project design, and infrastructure replacement or maintenance. The program encompasses consumptive and nonconsumptive water uses, as well as education, outreach, and innovation consistent with the Colorado Water Plan.
Colorado’s nine basin roundtables recommend projects for CWCB funding decisions. Proposals are evaluated for alignment with Basin Implementation Plans and Colorado Water Plan guidelines. Statewide funding, when available, focuses on aging infrastructure and nonstructural drought resilience. Projects with multiple benefits, purposes, and stakeholders receive preference.
