Best Water Grants in Nevada

The Conservation Partners Grant Program, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, supports private landowners in implementing regenerative agriculture and conservation practices. By awarding competitive grants, the program facilitates technical assistance for developing management plans and best practices, enabling landowners to maximize the ecological benefits of their lands. This initiative is crucial for enhancing fish and wildlife habitats, addressing pressing conservation issues, and promoting sustainable land stewardship across the United States.

The Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program in Nevada offers crucial funding for rural areas to enhance drinking water systems and manage sewage and solid waste disposal. This initiative supports eligible governmental entities, private nonprofits, and federally-recognized tribes in acquiring and improving essential infrastructure. Funds can also cover associated legal fees and operational costs. By focusing on rural communities with populations of 10,000 or less, the program aims to ensure sustainable and reliable service delivery.

Nevada Division of Environmental Protection

Our mission is to preserve and enhance the environment of the state in order to protect public health, sustain healthy ecosystems, and contribute to a vibrant economy.

Nonpoint Source Grant Program

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) 319(h) Nonpoint Source Program (NPS Program) provides grant funding to qualifying counties, conservation districts, higher education institutions, regional agencies, and nonprofit organizations to improve conditions of Nevada’s watersheds and protect against nonpoint source (NPS) water pollution.

NPS water pollution occurs when rain, snowmelt and irrigation water flows over developed or disturbed land, carrying with it contaminants including oil, sediment, pesticides, bacteria and nutrients. This contaminated water makes its way into Nevada’s waterways either directly or through storm drains. Nonpoint source pollution continues to be a significant threat to Nevada’s waterways. Implementing water quality restoration projects and educating our citizens on how they can help will reduce that threat.

The grants support development of watershed-based plans that focus on reductions in nonpoint source pollution. Proposals are reviewed by a Technical Advisory Committee and ranked on project merit.