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.
• Note: Funding for education and outreach efforts must go through the PEPO Grant Program.

1. Review the Water Supply Reserve Fund Grant Program Grant Guidelines (September 2022).
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).
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

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.