Our grants

Conserving.
Enhancing.
Protecting.

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 us to embark on innovative projects that span conservation, infrastructure enhancement, and community engagement.

Granting with a dedication to our

Values

Diversion Infrastructure Improvement Project

How do I apply?

1. Verify that your property falls within the UYWCD District Boundary using the search bar on the adjacent boundary map.

2. Complete installation

3.  Download Application

4. Obtain signatures from the Colorado Division of Water Resources confirming installation and compliance

5. Submit completed application with all receipts

Please contact Holly Kirkpatrick for all Tier 2 applications or to submit completed Tier 1 application.

Community grant funding.

UYWCD has $100,000 allocated for Community Grant Funding in 2024. 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 Guidelines

Community Grant Funding Application

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