Grant Program
2012 Grant ProgramAccepting applications: Dec. 1, 2011 - Jan. 31, 2012
Grant applications for projects that protect, enhance or develop water resources in the 15-county area covered by the District are eligible for funding consideration. This includes all watersheds in north- and central- western Colorado, except the San Juan River basin. Eligible projects must achieve one or more of the following: - develop a new water supply
- improve an existing system
- improve instream water quality
- increase water use efficiency
- reduce sediment loading
- implement watershed management actions
- control tamarisk
- protect pre-1922 Colorado River Compact water rights
Past projects have included the construction of new water storage, the enlargement of existing water storage or diversion facilities, rehabilitation of non-functioning or restricted water resource structures, implementation of water efficiency measures and other watershed improvements. Such projects that utilize pre-1922 water rights will be given additional ranking priority over similar projects that do not. Each project will be ranked based upon its own merits in accordance with published ranking criteria. Eligible applicants can receive up to a maximum of $150,000 (or 25% of the total project cost whichever is less) for their project. The total grant pool for 2012 is $250,000. Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2012.Grant Application and Instructions: (complete in format of your choice) Word format PDF format Grant Policy and GuidelinesInsurance RequirementsMore information can be obtained by contacting Alesha Frederick at 970-945-8522; Colorado River District, 201 Centennial St., Glenwood Springs, CO 80601 or by e-mail to  .  Other Funding/ Financing Opportunities:Colorado Watershed Protection Fund The Colorado Watershed Protection Fund is funded solely through check-off donations from refunds on Colorado's income tax forms. The Fund disburses monies for projects that benefit the natural heritage and quality of life in Colorado through watershed protection. More information on applying for a watershed protection grant visit. NRCS Colorado Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP)The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) was reauthorized in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Farm Bill) to provide a voluntary conservation program for farmers and ranchers that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible national goals. EQIP offers financial and technical help to assist eligible participants install or implement structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land.
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