$100 Million in Grant Funding for Nevada Water Infrastructure Projects

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) is pleased to announce that $100 million in grant funding is available statewide for qualifying projects. These grants are aimed at reducing water demands across the state, as well as supporting investments to repair and replace aging water infrastructure.

NDCNR is currently seeking applications for competitive grants through the Nevada Water Conservation and Infrastructure Initiative (NWCII). Eligible projects include water conservation projects; infrastructure improvements to drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater systems; retirement of water rights in over-appropriated basins; and more.

Applications for NWCII competitive grants must be submitted through the Nevada Water Infrastructure Finance System at ndepifs.ndep.nv.gov. Project applications must be received by August 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Projects must expend all funds prior to December 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please visit dcnr.nv.gov/nwcii for a more detailed description of criteria and eligibility, or email NWCII@dcnr.nv.gov.

The Nevada Water Conservation Infrastructure Initiative is managed by the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The Nevada Water Conservation Infrastructure Initiative is supported by $100 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) water and sewer infrastructure funds to support the protection and conservation of water resources across Nevada.