Water Supply Reserve Fund Grants

Eligible entities include:

• Governmental entities – municipalities, special, water and sanitation, conservancy, conservations, irrigation and water activity enterprises, counties and State of Colorado agencies. Federal agencies are encouraged to work with local entities. Covered Entities as defined by Section 37-60-126, C.R.S., are eligible IF the applicant has adopted a CWCB approved Water Efficiency Plan.
• Private entities – mutual ditch companies, non-profit corporations, individuals and partnerships, etc.

Eligible activities include: ­

• Technical assistance regarding permitting, feasibility studies and environmental compliance.
• Studies or analysis of structural, programmatic, consumptive and non-consumptive water projects or activities.
• Design of structural projects or activities.
• Infrastructure replacement or maintenance projects.
• Activities that promote education, outreach, and innovation consistent with the mission and goals of the Colorado Water Plan. Note: Funding for education and outreach efforts can go through the PEPO Grant Program or apply through the Colorado Water Plan Grant Program.

1. Review the Water Supply Reserve Fund Grant Program Grant Guidelines (January 2023). Please contact the Basin Roundtable you are applying to (contact information is at the bottom of the page) and review their respective guidelines.
2. Set up an account in the CWCB Portal. Please note that confirmation of registration may take 1-2 days and you will receive an email once your registration is approved.
3. Submit the grant application via the CWCB Portal and upload the statement of work (Exhibit A), budget and schedule (Exhibit B). Please include maps/photos, designs, report, match commitment letters and other letters of support (PDF preferred). (A WSRF Calculator is available for applicants to use to check if their Basin+Statewide application meets the minimum match requirements)
4. Obtain approval from the necessary basin roundtable.
5. Work with CWCB staff to address any issues or additional needs prior to CWCB Board review.

Questions? View our Portal application How To Video

Forgot your Portal password or the password reset isn't working? Contact Carolyn Kemp at carolyn.kemp@state.co.us. Please allow 1-2 business days for assistance.

Deadlines include October 1, December 1, February 1, April 1, June 1, and August 1 of each year.

Prior to submitting an application to CWCB, the applicant must receive written approval from the necessary basin roundtable. Applications will be reviewed during the Board Meeting three months after the submission deadline.

• CWCB board approval does not mean your grant agreement is executed. 
• Reimbursement eligibility commences upon the grantee's receipt of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) and formal State Agreement.
• NTP will not be accepted as a start date. Project activities may commence as soon as the grantee enters into contract with the State and receives a formal signed State Agreement.
• Please review the CWCB's Grant Disbursement Policy. If you have any questions, please contact your CWCB grant manager.