Community Grant Funding

Conserving, protecting, enhancing. 

At the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District, grants represent a vital avenue for driving forward our mission of responsible water management and environmental stewardship. These grants empower our communities to embark on innovative projects that span conservation, infrastructure enhancement, and community engagement.

Explore funded projects

Use the map below to explore projects supported by UYWCD Community Grant Funding.

Community Grant Fund

The Community Grant Fund was established to offer financial support for projects that align with the UYWCD mission to conserve, protect, develop, and enhance the water resources of the Upper Yampa River Basin for the benefit of the Basin.

In 2025, UYWCD awarded over $500K to projects in the Yampa River Basin, which included a special $250K award for spillway improvements at Sheriff's Reservoir to ensure safe and reliable drinking water to the Town of Oak Creek.

The UYWCD Board of Directors allocated $200,000 in the 2026 budget to assist with local projects that fall within the criteria and guidelines.

Who can apply?

  1. Public agencies including local governments such as municipalities and counties, special districts such as irrigation or conservation districts, and all public authorities
  2. Private corporations including mutual ditch companies, homeowners associations, and partnerships
  3. Non-governmental organizations including non-profit and for-profit organizations and corporations
  4. Private landowners and individuals
Construction site with workers, framing, and an excavator near a river and hills under a clear blue sky.

Project categories

Projects in the following categories may be eligible:

  1. Infrastructure Improvements
  2. Water Supply Planning
  3. River Restoration
  4. Water Quality & Watershed Health
  5. Education & Outreach

For more information, please review the Community Grant Funding Project Guidelines and Application below.

Community Grant Funding Project GuidelinesCommunity Grant Funding ApplicationCommunity Grant Budget Worksheet

Please contact Holly Kirkpatrick for a pre-application consultation prior to completing the application.

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