Watershed Protection Plan Implementation Grant
Purpose
Promote, support, and enhance the use of trees and forestry in Watershed Protection Plans.
Practices
Tree and forestry components of approved Watershed Protection Plans.
Eligibility
Currently active Water Protection Plans reviewed and accepted by either TCEQ or TSSWCB that provide drinking water and other clean water benefits for the non-discriminatory benefit of all Texas citizens.
Application
The grant will be taking applications between September 1st, 2025 until November 30th, 2025.
About
The watershed protection plan implementation grant will support up to 15 $50,000 grants over five years to implement tree and forestry components of approved Watershed Protection Plans (WPP).
Eligible parties include municipalities, public utility districts, state agencies, Non-Profit Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, Tribal Entities, and Community-Based Organizations. All applicants must provide their Federal Unique Entity Identifier and their Federal Employer Identification Number. Individuals, Businesses, and Federal Agencies are not eligible.
Watershed Protection Plans
A WPP is a framework for implementing integrated water quality protection and restoration strategies driven by environmental objectives. Watershed protection planning is locally driven to address complex water quality problems that cross multiple jurisdictions. Using nature-based solutions that increase strategically placed tree cover protect water quality while increasing equitable access to urban tree canopy and associated health, environmental and economic benefits.
Application details
After filling out the Grant Application send the required documents to [email protected]
Required documents include:
- Budget worksheet (pdf or excel)
- Map of Project Area (this map should define and showcase the project area and communities served) (pdf)
- Up to 5 photos of project area (photos optional)