State grantNorth Carolina
Water Resources Development Grant Program - State & Local Grants
Offered by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Found automatically on deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-grants/water-resources-development-grant-program/guidelines-state-local-grants. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Units of local government and local political subdivisions such as municipalities and regional councils of government.
- How much
- Up to $200,000Recommended maximum funding request is $200,000 ($50,000 for engineering/feasibility studies); larger awards may be granted case-by-case. Cost-share maximum is 50% of nonfederal or total costs.
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.Last round closed June 30, 2026. Current spring 2026 cycle ends June 30, 2026. Next spring 2027 cycle begins Jan. 1, 2027 and ends June 30, 2027. Pre-application consultation required at least one month prior to cycle end (by June 1 if possible).
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources provides grants to units of local government for water resources development projects, including stream restoration, water management, water-based recreation sites, and feasibility/engineering studies. The program offers up to 50% cost-share with a recommended maximum request of $200,000 ($50,000 for studies). Applications are accepted annually with a spring cycle running January 1 through June 30.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible applicants are units of local government and local political subdivisions such as municipalities and regional councils of government. Non-governmental organizations (nonprofits, private consultants, universities, watershed associations) may serve as primary contact or supporter and help administer the grant on behalf of the local government applicant. Projects must be for eligible water resources development purposes: stream restoration, water management, water-based recreation sites, or preliminary feasibility/engineering studies. Maintenance/repair projects, projects meeting existing permit requirements, nutrient credit generation, and compensatory mitigation projects are non-eligible.
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