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$50,000 in Grants Available for Local Water Protection and Conservation Projects - Tampa Bay Water Now Accepting Applications
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For Immediate Release

Contact: Brandon Moore
bmoore@tampabaywater.org
(727) 791-2304 

CLEARWATER, Fla. (Aug. 8, 2025) – Do you have a plan to protect our water? Tampa Bay Water has the funding to back it. The regional water utility is offering $50,000 in grant money for community-led initiatives that safeguard drinking water sources and promote efficient water use in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties.  

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 are open to community groups, nonprofits, schools and universities. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: 
    •    Environmental restoration and river or wetland cleanups 
    •    Public outreach campaigns about water conservation or source water protection 
    •    Environmental education curriculum development, workshops, signage or exhibits 

“There’s nothing better than seeing great ideas turn into real impact,” said Brandon Moore, public communications manager for Tampa Bay Water. “It’s incredible to watch those dollars ripple through our communities.” 

Important Dates & Application Details: 

  • Application period open: August 1, 2025 
  • Deadline to apply: November 14, 2025, by 5 p.m. 
  • Grant recipients notified: December 2025 
  • Grant period: January through December 2026 (project implementation within that calendar year) 

Why It Matters 

When local groups step up, it makes a real difference. By investing in efforts that educate, restore and engage, we help conserve and protect water resources like wetlands, the Floridan Aquifer, the Hillsborough and Alafia rivers and the Tampa Bypass Canal. With 2.6 million people relying on these waters, community involvement isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. 

How to Learn More & Apply 

Interested applicants can download the application guide and submit proposals at: tampabaywater.org/grant. Applicants are encouraged to review the program guide, prepare budget worksheets, and submit applications online or via email as directed. Organizations are welcome to reach out to the grant program team for assistance or planning support before applying.