Watershed Protection Grants for Nonprofits

Watersheds are the regions of land that drain into a common water body - a lake, river, sea or ocean. These areas are among the most essential ecosystems to the health of communities and wildlife. They are crucial for clean drinking water, agricultural activity, flood control and wildlife habitat. These regions are also among the most vulnerable as well, to threats such as pollution, overdevelopment and climate change. 

There are many nonprofits that have made it their mission to address these issues and threats. But these nonprofits are only able to do their good work thanks to the generous funding provided by watershed protection grants.

These grants can cover all kinds of initiatives. These could include riverbank restoration, agricultural runoff management, water quality monitoring and wetland protection. There are many different sorts of organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. Traditionally, this included federal agencies, such as the EPA. There are also many private foundations involved in this space, such as the Water Foundation. 

When drafting a grant proposal, it's essential that you use accurate and relevant data to back up your claims. In this case, relevant statistics could include information on the amount of pollutants, regions and species impacted, or demographics on communities at risk from watershed contamination. The EPA is a good place to get started on building up this body of research. 

If you need further guidance on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of watershed protection grants right here, all open for applications.