Water Conservation Grant Fund
At this time, we are not accepting new WCGF applications and do not have an estimated date for when the next round of funding will begin. We encourage you to stay informed about future opportunities, including upcoming funding rounds, by subscribing to our newsletter. Additionally, any upcoming committee meetings will be added to our public meetings page.
The Water Conservation Grant Fund (WCGF) exists to provide financial resources to eligible entities for the purpose of conserving Arizona's water supply.
A wide range of projects and programs may be eligible for WCGF funding. Some examples include:
- Water use education and conservation research
- Community incentives for rainwater harvesting, gray water systems, and turf removal
- Widespread installation of drought-resistant landscaping and turf removal incentives
- Infrastructure efficiency upgrades
- Projects that promote groundwater recharge and imported aquifer health
- Construction of groundwater storage facilities
- Community education initiatives about wise water use
- Programs or projects to reduce structural water overuse issues
Awards and Highlights
Water Conservation Grant Fund Highlights- 189 Applications with approximately $200 million in funding awarded
- Advanced Meters/System Upgrades: 72 projects, $60,887,160
- Agriculture System Upgrades: 25 projects, $37,308,250
- Education/Research/Studies: 11 projects, $6,434,289
- Efficient Fixtures: 22 projects, $18,194,470
- Recharge/Reuse: 16 projects, $23,995,050
- Turf Removal: 42 projects, $52,995,240
- Vegetation Management: 1 project, $185,545
Water Conservation Grant Committee
The eight-member committee is a geographically diverse group representing various backgrounds and perspectives across the state. This ensures that each region of Arizona is represented, which creates a more equitable and fair decision-making process for WCGF projects and policy.
Committee Members
Kimberly Schonek, Chairman, Arizona Water Program Director, The Nature Conservancy
Representing: County with a population of less than 500,000 persons
Sam Draper, Arizona Policy Manager, Audubon Society
Representing: Advocacy group with a primary focus on water conservation
Erin Young, Water Resources Manager, City of Flagstaff
Representing: Public Water System that Serves 500 or more connections
Blake Anderson, President, Mogollon Water Management
Representing: Public Water System that Serves less than 500 connections
Rhett Larson, Richard Morrison Professor of Water Law, ASU
Representing: County with a population of 500,000 or more persons
Andrea Gerlak, Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, University of Arizona
Representing: University in the state and who has significant knowledge in water conservation
Tim Grandy, Vice-Chairman, Buckeye Valley Natural Resource Conservation District
Representing: Natural resource conservation district
Collin Wogenstahl, Statewide Planning Manager, Az. Dept. of Water Resources
Representing: The Arizona Department of Water Resources
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