$10,000 - $150,000
The YWG BRT grant program has three designated award periods contingent upon available funding. All grant criteria is designated by the request amount of under or over $10,000. Please review the requirements and goals of the program to determine the appropriate application level for your request. These grants will be awarded in November, February and April depending on available funds.
1. Applicant must meet all the WSRF grant requirements set by the CWCB, able to contract with the State of Colorado and meet insurance requirements
2. Matching Fund as set by the CWCB
3. Meet one or more of the Yampa-White-Green Basin Implementation Plan (BIP) goals or for state fund request meet one or more of the Colorado Water Plan goals
$5,000 - $20,000
Colorado Watershed Assembly is requesting applications for the Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund (CHRF) Grant Program. This fund grants money to on-the-ground projects that contribute to cleaner water, healthier wildlife habitat, improved recreation and vibrant local economies throughout our state.
The CHRF program targets two categories of grants: project grants and planning grants.
Watershed restoration or protection plans and projects can be very costly, and this grant can be used as matching money for larger grants or grants that need non-federal match. Grants can be used in multi-objective projects when multiple partners and funding sources need to be managed.
The goal of the program is the implementation of on-the-ground projects to restore and protect the natural resources within Colorado watersheds. Average grant awards range from $5,000 to $20,000.
Interested parties can find grant guideline information, the Online Grant Application and learn more about the Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund Grant Program by visiting the Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund webpage.
$25,000 - $400,000
A project proponent within the District’s 15-county boundaries is eligible to apply for the Partnership Project Funding Program. Project proponents include stakeholders such as individuals, local governments, corporations, private entities such as mutual ditch companies, non-profit corporations, and partnerships. Completed projects are not eligible for the Partnership Project Funding Program.
The program seeks to advance the Colorado River District’s mission “to lead in the protection, conservation, use, and development of the water resources of the Colorado River basin for the welfare of the District, and to safeguard for Colorado all waters of the Colorado River to which the state is entitled.”
Projects should be within the River District’s boundaries and fit within the District’s Mission, Strategic Plan and the Board of Director’s policy statements. District Partnership Project Funding may be made in the form of a grant, loan and/or investment in a project. Program funds shall not be the sole source of funding for any project. Project applicants and supporters should contribute funds and use District funds to leverage additional state, federal or private funds to the project.
The program framework prioritizes multi-use projects that meet needs in one or more of the following categories:
mission is to advance the restoration of riparian lands through collaboration, education, and technical assistance.