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Surface Water Matching Planning Grants

Last updated: October 23, 2026

Delaware DNREC Environmental Finance

Funding

$0 – $50K

Closes

Rolling

NAICS

237

Planning grants for surface water projects with matching requirements. Supports planning, preliminary engineering, and feasibility analysis of surface water improvement projects in impaired watersheds. Eligible projects include stormwater retrofits, water quality improvements, stream and wetland restoration, green infrastructure practices, and master plan development. Requires 1:1 cash match. Annual funding cap of $100,000 per fiscal year. Informational workshop held annually in January. Program Details Delaware DNREC Environmental Finance is a funding organization that offers the Surface Water Matching Planning Grants grant program to support environment energy and infrastructure. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Delaware DNREC Environmental Finance through Delaware DNREC Environmental Finance. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy and infrastructure should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Delaware DNREC Environmental Finance or on Delaware DNREC Environmental Finance before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $0 – $50K. This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports environment energy and infrastructure. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 237, 541620. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Delaware DNREC Environmental Finance. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

  • Programs related to infrastructure
  • Programs related to watershed

Award details

Award range: $0 – $50K.

Categories

Environment Energy · Infrastructure

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