Water grants — page 8
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Grants and contracts for water supply, treatment, reuse and resilience. The active funders are the World Bank and regional development banks, EU LIFE and Horizon, the US EPA, and water utilities procuring through the public-tender feeds. Listed below are the open water grant calls in that landscape, taken from each funder's own notice and re-checked on every refresh.
Water and ocean funding sits mostly with development finance and national infrastructure budgets rather than with innovation programmes. The recurring sources are the World Bank and the regional development banks, the Green Climate Fund, EU LIFE and Horizon, and national water and environment agencies. Awards tend to be tied to a specific catchment, coastline or utility, so geographic eligibility is usually the first thing to check rather than the last.
This page lists open water grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 629 of them right now, sorted with the soonest deadline first. Every listing has been classified against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords, so what appears here is water work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
The funders publishing water grants here include Raintree Foundation, Emerald Technology Ventures, Walton Family Foundation, among 2 others. Who is funding matters as much as what: eligibility, reporting burden and the realistic timeline to a decision vary far more between funders than between individual calls.
Geographic coverage on this page spans GLOBAL-SOUTH, AFRICA, SOUTH-ASIA, LATAM, GLOBAL. Eligibility is usually tied to where the work happens or where the applying organisation is registered, and the two are not always the same — worth checking before investing time in an application.
Water Restoration
••••• Foundation
This grant funds water infrastructure restoration projects that increase water storage capacity to support rural communities and livelihoods. It targets rural areas where water scarcity limits agricultural productivity and household access, with demonstrated impact of 20+ million litres restored benefiting 2,500 families.
Landscape Restoration
••••• Foundation
This grant funds forest and landscape restoration in India's Western Ghats region, supporting large-scale tree planting (250,000+ trees) and regeneration of degraded land (500+ acres). It targets nonprofits, social enterprises, and community organizations working on ecological restoration and biodiversity recovery.
a global water-technology fund
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Emerald Global Water Fund II invests in water and wastewater technology companies advancing sustainable industrial innovation. The fund targets early-to-growth stage companies developing technologies that improve water treatment, efficiency, and environmental outcomes.
Environment: Focused on protecting rivers and oceans and the communities that depend on them, pursuing systems-level conservation
••••• Foundation
This grant funds systems-level conservation initiatives protecting rivers, oceans, and freshwater ecosystems, as well as the communities dependent on them. It targets organizations working on environmental protection and sustainable management of aquatic resources.
Project Development
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DFC provides technical assistance and project preparation funding to help early-stage infrastructure, energy, agriculture, healthcare, and technology projects in developing countries advance toward financial close. The grant supports project development across multiple sectors to de-risk and accelerate investment readiness.
Guarantees Programme
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The funder offers risk-mitigation guarantees to mobilize private sector financing for sustainable development projects in developing countries across agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and other sectors. The programme targets private investors and financial institutions seeking to deploy capital in emerging markets with reduced downside risk.
A Mexican infrastructure conglomerate's corporate venture fund
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The funder is a corporate venture capital fund investing in early-to-growth stage startups developing climate tech, decarbonization, circular economy, food security, water infrastructure, and energy storage solutions. Portfolio companies receive capital alongside business development and operational support aligned with Orbia's five business groups.
Pilot Pathway Program
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A pilot program by the funder in partnership with Current that enables emerging companies to test mining water technology innovations at operating mining sites. The program provides a structured pathway for early-stage innovators to validate solutions in real-world mining environments.
Sustainable Infrastructure Financing Platform
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The funder deploys equity and project finance into distributed energy, clean mobility, water, waste, and digital infrastructure across North America. The platform targets operational and near-operational sustainable infrastructure assets for communities, corporates, and large loads.
Environment Grants
••••• Foundation
This grant supports organizations protecting the natural environment through campaigning, litigation, and land/water conservation activities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and charities working on environmental protection and conservation.
Water Adaptation
••••• Foundation
A programme supporting communities in adapting to water-related challenges, including water supply, treatment, and watershed management. Eligible applicants can access published guidelines and apply for funding to implement water adaptation projects.
Landscape Resilience
••••• Foundation
This grant funds biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, habitat restoration, and greenspace/waterway stewardship projects in regions where Alcoa operates. It targets nonprofits, research institutions, and community organizations working on nature-based resilience and environmental protection.
Blue Finance Pipeline
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A pipeline initiative mobilizing at least $500 million in investment by 2030 to fund coastal resilience and blue economy projects in the Global South. The programme targets climate adaptation and economic development for 250 million vulnerable coastal populations.
Award in Environmental Engineering and Sustainability from a Swiss research partnership
••••• Foundation
This award recognizes outstanding research in environmental engineering and sustainability, offered in partnership with EPFL Lausanne. It targets researchers and institutions advancing solutions in environmental protection and sustainable development.
Water, Environment and Blue Economy
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This grant funds sustainable water resource management, environmental protection, and blue economy development across Mediterranean basin countries. It targets organizations working on water sustainability, marine conservation, and ocean-based economic development in the region.
Legislative Work
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This grant funds advocacy and legislative work to advance water protection policies and sustainable water management at state and local levels. It is designed for organizations working on policy change and water-related environmental protection.
Climate Change Programme
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This grant funds programmes that address climate change impacts on the Chattahoochee River, with a focus on drought response and water planning. It is intended for organizations working on climate adaptation and water management in the Chattahoochee River region.
Water Quality Monitoring
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This grant funds ongoing scientific monitoring of water quality and ecosystem health across the Chattahoochee River watershed to track pollution and environmental conditions. It is designed for research organizations and environmental groups conducting water quality assessment and monitoring work.
In-Stream Trash Removal
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This grant funds volunteer-led and operational efforts to remove litter and debris from the Chattahoochee River and its watershed, improving water quality and ecosystem health. It is open to organizations and groups capable of organizing or executing in-stream cleanup operations.
Urgent Issue on a Water Trail Mini Grants
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Mini-grants from the funder addressing urgent issues affecting Pennsylvania's water trails, including water quality, access, and trail infrastructure. Eligible applicants likely include nonprofits, local authorities, and community groups working on water trail conservation and management.
Statewide Waterway Access Grants
••••• Council
This grant funds projects that improve public access to Pennsylvania's waterways, supporting infrastructure and initiatives that enhance recreational and community use of water resources statewide. Eligible applicants likely include nonprofits, local authorities, and community groups working on waterway access improvements.
Protect Your Drinking Water
••••• Council
This grant funds communities and organizations in Pennsylvania working to protect drinking water sources through grants and resources. It targets local and regional entities engaged in water supply protection and watershed management.
Pocono Forests & Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grants
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Mini-grants supporting conservation projects within the Pocono Forests & Waters Conservation Landscape area, focusing on land, water, and biodiversity protection. Eligible organizations can apply for funding to implement local conservation initiatives in this specific Pennsylvania region.
US State Water Trails Program Mini Grants
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Mini-grants supporting the development and promotion of water trails across Pennsylvania, enabling recreational and conservation-focused water access projects. Eligible applicants likely include nonprofits, local authorities, and community groups working on water-based recreation and watershed stewardship.
State River of the Year
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This grant recognizes and celebrates a designated Pennsylvania River of the Year to promote awareness and conservation of the state's rivers. It is open to organizations, communities, and stakeholders working on river conservation and environmental stewardship in Pennsylvania.
Regional Water Recreation Mini Grants
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Mini-grants fund Pennsylvania Sojourn events—multi-day paddle and trail trips that showcase Pennsylvania's waterways and landscapes. Eligible applicants are organizations organizing these experiential outdoor events to highlight the state's natural resources.
Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape Mini Grants
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Mini-grants supporting conservation and land protection projects within Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands region. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local authorities, and community groups working on habitat, forestry, water, and biodiversity conservation.
Regional Waterway Recovery Fund – Potomac River Initiative
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This grant funds accountability, water safety testing, and long-term restoration efforts in response to the 2026 Potomac River sewage spill. It supports organizations working on environmental remediation, policy advocacy, and water quality improvement in the Potomac River watershed.
Community Conservation
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This grant empowers local communities to protect lands and waters through volunteer cleanups, activism, and grassroots engagement. It is designed for community-based organizations and nonprofits working on conservation and environmental stewardship.
Clean Water Advocacy
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This grant funds policy advocacy and community mobilization efforts to strengthen clean water protection laws and regulations in the Potomac River region. It targets nonprofits and advocacy organizations working on water policy and environmental protection.
Save Streamside Forests
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This grant funds land conservation projects that protect riverside forests and streamside ecosystems in the Potomac region to maintain forest health and prevent water pollution. It is designed for organizations working on riparian habitat protection and watershed management.
Water Quality Initiatives
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This grant funds the establishment of streamside buffer zones and land-use practices that reduce soil erosion and pollutant runoff to improve water quality. It targets landowners and communities willing to implement these conservation practices on their properties.
Regional Coastal Alliance Program
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The Gulf Star Program funds co-developed projects across five Gulf states that advance coastal community resilience, habitat protection, water quality, and wildlife conservation. Organizations can apply for grants to implement initiatives addressing healthy beaches, clean waters, productive ecosystems, and thriving coastal communities.
Private Wells
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This grant funds technical assistance to help rural households and communities improve private well water quality and safety management. It targets underserved rural populations dependent on private water supplies.
Onsite and/or Decentralized Wastewater
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This grant funds onsite and decentralized wastewater treatment solutions for rural communities where centralized infrastructure is not feasible. It targets rural nonprofits, local authorities, and community groups seeking to improve water infrastructure and environmental outcomes.
Tribal Water and/or Wastewater Technical Assistance
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This grant provides technical assistance to tribal communities to improve water and wastewater systems and infrastructure. It is specifically designed for indigenous-led organizations seeking to strengthen their water and sanitation capacity.
Border Community Water Infrastructure Support
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This grant provides targeted technical assistance to colonias (unincorporated communities along the U.S.-Mexico border) to improve water and wastewater infrastructure. It is designed for community organizations and local entities serving these underserved border regions.
Regionalization
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This is a technical assistance program that helps rural communities develop and execute regional strategies for water and wastewater service delivery. It targets rural organizations seeking to improve infrastructure efficiency and resilience through collaborative, regionalized approaches.
Agua4All: Initiative to increase access to clean, affordable drinking water in underserved rural communities
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This grant funds initiatives to increase access to clean, affordable drinking water in underserved rural communities. It targets nonprofits and community organizations working on water supply and treatment infrastructure in rural areas.
Rural Water Infrastructure Technical Assistance Program
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This grant provides technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems under the WIIN Act, helping small communities improve infrastructure and operational capacity. It targets rural nonprofits and local authorities managing water/wastewater utilities.
Environmental Finance Center
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This grant provides financial and technical assistance to rural communities for funding and managing environmental infrastructure projects, with a focus on water and environmental systems. Eligible applicants are rural communities and organizations seeking to develop or upgrade environmental infrastructure.
Environment, Water and Wastewater
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Technical assistance program providing support for environmental, water supply, and wastewater infrastructure projects in rural and tribal communities. Eligible applicants receive hands-on guidance to develop and improve water and environmental systems.
Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G)
••••• Institute
P4G provides funding and support to help early-stage climate businesses developing solutions in food, water, and energy systems reach investment readiness. The programme targets startups and entrepreneurs building scalable climate solutions across these three critical sectors.
Pivotal Places: China
••••• Fund
This grant supports development projects in China that integrate environmental protection with economic growth, targeting policy reform, governance improvements, market-based mechanisms, and institutional capacity-building. It is designed for organizations working on sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the Chinese context.
Outdoor Heritage Fund (LSOHC Call for Funding)
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The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council's annual funding call distributes approximately $160 million in grants for statewide and metro-area outdoor heritage, land, and water conservation projects in Minnesota. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local authorities, tribes, and other organizations working on habitat protection, water quality, land stewardship, and related conservation outcomes.
Local Government Programs
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The funder funds local government sustainability programs including GreenStep Cities certification, tribal nation partnerships, environmental commissions, and climate/water initiatives. Eligible applicants are local governments and tribal authorities seeking to advance environmental and sustainability goals.
Conservation Youth Program
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Conservation Crew (CREW) is a competitive youth-focused conservation program that funds projects selected through awards and public voting. It supports conservation initiatives across land, water, climate, energy, and waste sectors.
Nature-Based Solutions
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This grant programme funds nature-based solutions such as bioswales and green infrastructure to address climate impacts, particularly stormwater management and urban heat mitigation. It is open to organizations implementing or researching climate adaptation and environmental resilience projects.