Grant Funding Opportunities – October-November 2023

Federal funding opportunities to be announced in November

1. Water and Energy Efficiency Grants (WEEG) 

   • On-the-ground water management improvement projects, including projects that conserve water and address water supply reliability.
   • Up to $500,000 for projects to be completed within two years; up to $2 million for projects to be completed within three years; and up to $5 million for large projects to be completed within three years. Non-Federal Cost Share: 50% or greater.

2. Small Scale Water Efficiency Projects (SSWEP)

   • Small water efficiency improvements that have been identified through previous planning efforts
   • Up to $100,000 for projects to be completed within two years. Total project costs should generally be less than $225,000. Non-Federal Cost Share: 50% or greater.

3. State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Programs (SWEEP)

   • California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Programs (SWEEP) grants are expected to be announced in November.

Federal funding opportunities that are currently open

1. Drought Resiliency Project (DRP)

   (applications due 11/7/23)

   • Funding for on-the-ground projects and modeling tools that will increase water reliability and improve water management.
   • Up to $500,000 for projects to be completed within two years; up to $2 million for projects to be completed within three years; and up to $5 million for large projects to be completed within three years. Non-Federal Cost Share: 50% or greater. NEW Task D Projects: Construction of domestic water supply projects for Tribes or disadvantaged communities that do not have reliable access to water supplies. Up to $10,000,000 for projects to be completed within three years. 5% Non-Federal cost share with possible waiver available.