Funding Programs

The District provides grant funds and assists in developing funding opportunities for projects that help protect, maintain, or improve water resources in northwest Florida.

Availability of Water Conservation Cost-Share Grant Funding

The Northwest Florida Water Management District announces the availability of funding for cost-share grants Districtwide to implement water conservation projects with quantifiable water savings. Local governments and public or nonprofit water supply utilities are eligible to apply. Projects recommended for award are subject to approval by the District’s Governing Board and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

How to Apply for Water Conservation Cost-Share Grant Funding

Applicants may submit an eligible project by downloading the Application Form.

Please review the Funding Guidelines for more information.

All applications and project proposals are due by 2 p.m. ET, September 17, 2026.

All applications for funding should be submitted via email to grants@nwfwater.com.

For a list of general grant funding conditions, please click here.

For questions, contact Garrett Ifland at (850) 539-5999 (Garrett.Ifland@nwfwater.com) or Jerrick Saquibal at (850) 539-5999 (Jerrick.Saquibal@nwfwater.com) or Donnie Hicks at (850) 539-5999 (Donnie.Hicks@nwfwater.com).

Springs Restoration and Protection

The District supports springs restoration projects that include land acquisitions to protect springs and capital projects that protect the quality and quantity of water that flows to and from springs. For more information on the program, click here.

To learn more about Agricultural Best Management Practices springs funding opportunities, please visit the District’s Agriculture page.

Water Supply Development

The District supports alternative water supply development projects that include reuse of reclaimed water, water conservation, stormwater and surface water development, and other alternative water supply sources. For more information on the program, click here.

For questions, contact Jerrick Saquibal at (850) 539-5999 or Jerrick.Saquibal@nwfwater.com.