Open — Tampa Bay Water 2027 Water Conservation and Protection Grant applications accepted August 1–November 13, 2026. Projects implemented during calendar 2027.
Florida — Tampa Bay Water 2027 Water Conservation and Protection Grants ($2,000–$10,000)
FundingIndividual applicant grant $2,000–$10,000. The $50,000 sum is the overall program pool, not an individual award. No universal cash match percentage published. Post-project reimbursement typical; authorized upfront funding may be requested.
DeadlineFriday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The funder's seven-page application guide states no explicit time zone. Award notice anticipated December 2026.
Last verified2026-10-27
Required next actionReview the Tampa Bay Water 2027 Grant Program webpage and current 7-page program guide, confirm project serves Hillsborough, Pasco or Pinellas County and addresses water conservation or source-water protection. Prepare application, costed budget worksheet, W-9 and partner commitment letters if applicable. Apply online or send completed documents to mrankin@tampabaywater.org before November 13, 2026 at 5 p.m. Funder does not state deadline time zone in guide. Prepare completion receipts and final outcomes documentation.
Broad Eligibility
Community groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, school groups, colleges and universities located in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco counties in Florida, proposing public drinking-water conservation, source protection, watershed protection or public education. Informal unincorporated community groups must partner with a legal fiscal agent for funding administration.
Atlas Analysis
Fully reviewed official funder seven-page Water Conservation and Protection Grant Program Guide linked from 2027 grant application page, and August 3 2026 funder release, on October 27, 2026. Actual applicant-facing community grant, not procurement. Applicants groups/nonprofits/schools/universities in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas; awards per applicant $2k–$10k; program pool $50k, not applicant cap. Applications close Nov 13, 2026 at 5pm, no time zone explicitly stated by funder. Awardees implement Jan–Dec 2027; require W-9, budget and partner letter when relevant. Typical reimbursement for eligible project costs with receipts; conditional pre-project payment possible with documentation. No standard match stated in guide. Completion documentation and final report deadlines; scope changes require permission. Sources https://www.tampabaywater.org/grant-funding/ and https://www.tampabaywater.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Grant-Guide-1.pdf and https://www.tampabaywater.org/tampa-bay-water-opens-applications-for-water-conservation-and-protection-grant-program/ .
2027 grant applications open. Tampa Bay Water offers competitive Water Conservation and Protection Grants for community projects that conserve drinking water and protect freshwater sources and regional ecosystems. Applications opened August 1, 2026 and close on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. The funder does not explicitly specify the time zone in its grant guide. Selected projects will operate during the 2027 calendar year.
Individual grant awards: $2,000–$10,000 per organization. A separate $50,000 figure is the total program funding pool and must not be interpreted as an applicant award. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, community groups and school groups based in Hillsborough, Pasco or Pinellas counties, Florida. Informal community groups without legal status must work through a qualifying fiduciary or legal entity to receive and administer the money.
Funded purposes: Community education and public awareness about water conservation and drinking-water source protection; river and stream cleanups; bank stabilization; watershed, wetland and aquifer recharge protection; pollution reduction; environmentally responsible education materials, training, exhibits and Florida-standards-based curricula; and projects with measurable reductions in water consumption. Projects should demonstrate mission alignment, engagement, tangible local benefit and practical project management.
Funding conditions: The current official guide does not establish a universal cash-match percentage. Post-project reimbursement is the most common disbursement method, with proof of paid invoices, checks, receipts and completed activities. Certain upfront costs may qualify for pre-project funding when justified and authorized. Changes to approved scope or budget require prior written approval. Awardees must provide project updates, public funder acknowledgment and a final outcomes report with documentation, typically within 30 days after completion and no later than October 31 of the grant year.
How to apply: Read the official grant guide, then use the Tampa Bay Water online application or download the application and email it to the funder’s grant coordinator. Complete a budget worksheet, attach a current W-9, and provide partner letters of commitment when applicable. The official guide recommends advance consultation for groups needing project feedback. Final decisions are anticipated in December 2026, with January 2027 agreements and project start.
Controlling sources: Tampa Bay Water’s 2027 grant application page; current seven-page grant guide linked by the funder; official August 3, 2026 program announcement. Verified October 27, 2026. Check the funder’s site for any amendments before submitting.
Source verificationReferenced source · www.tampabaywater.orgAtlas last verified this record 2026-10-27. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
