PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ARIZONA WATER PROTECTION FUND FISCAL YEAR 2027 GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
PHOENIX – The Arizona Water Protection Fund* has received grant applications for its fiscal year 2027 funding cycle.
Grant applications are now available for public review at the Arizona Water Protection Fund website at www.azwpf.gov/grant-information/fy-2027-grant-cycle or at the Arizona Department of Water Resources physical address described below.
Written comments regarding grant applications may be submitted during the 45-day public comment period, which begins Tuesday, September 1, 2026 and ends Friday, October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Written public comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., October 16, 2026. Written comments can be mailed, sent via email, or sent by fax. If mailed, written comments must be postmarked no later than October 16, 2026. Please include application numbers and project titles. For additional information, please contact Reuben Teran, Executive Director, at (602) 771-8528.
MAILING ADDRESS
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Arizona Department of Water Resources Arizona Water Protection Fund Attn: Reuben Teran 1802 W Jackson St. Box #79 Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Arizona Department of Water Resources Arizona Water Protection Fund 1110 West Washington, Suite 310 Phoenix, Arizona 85007
* The Arizona Water Protection Fund supports projects that develop or implement on the ground measures that maintain, enhance and restore Arizona’s river and riparian resources.
ARIZONA WATER PROTECTION FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 GRANT CYCLE
PHOENIX- The Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF) supports projects that develop or implement on- the-ground measures that directly maintain, enhance and restore Arizona’s river and riparian resources.
The AWPF Commission will be accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 grant cycle and will award grants under three categories: capital projects, research, and water conservation. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, August 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time. Applications will only be accepted electronically via the Euna/eCivis Grants Management System. The Euna/eCivis grant application portal link, grant cycle schedule, grant application manual, and electronic forms are available on the AWPF website at https://www.azwpf.gov/grant-information/fy-2027-grant-cycle.
AWPF staff will be hosting one grant application workshop:
Location: Online Webinar*
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Webinar Information:
Link:https://adwr.info/4tK4Gv3 Webinar Number (Access Code): 2531 632 8014 Webinar Password: 9VGq7PMaNG5 Join by Phone: 1-415-655-0001 US Toll (Access Code is same as above)
* Staff will be providing the grant application workshop via online webinar only, but a recording will also be available on the AWPF website at https://www.azwpf.gov/grant-information/fy-2027-grant-cycle within three business days after the workshop. Please contact the Arizona Water Protection Fund at 602-771-8528 or rteran@azwater.gov with any questions.
The Arizona Legislature established the AWPF in 1994 (A.R.S. § 45-2101, et seq.). The Arizona Department of Water Resources provides administrative, technical, and legal support to the AWPF Commission. The legislation establishing the AWPF provides that it is the declared policy of the Legislature to provide for a coordinated effort between state funding and locally led solutions for the restoration and conservation of the water resources of the state. A.R.S. § 45-2101(A). The primary purpose of the AWPF is to provide monies through a competitive public grant process for implementation of measures to protect water of sufficient quality and quantity to maintain, enhance, and restore rivers and streams and associated riparian resources consistent with existing water law and water rights, and measures to increase water availability. A.R.S. § 45-2101(B).
For additional information, please contact Reuben Teran at rteran@azwater.gov.
NOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARING AND ARIZONA WATER PROTECTION FUND GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
PHOENIX – The Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF) is a competitive state grant program that provides funding to interested parties for maintaining, enhancing, and restoring river and riparian resources throughout Arizona, including projects that benefit fish and wildlife that are dependent on these important resources. The distribution of grant funds from the AWPF is authorized pursuant to A.R.S. § 45-2101 et seq. and is overseen by the Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission (Commission). The program is administered through the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 45-2105 et seq. the Commission is required to develop guidelines for applicants for funding, and is seeking input from interested landowners, state and federal agencies, Tribal entities, local government entities, non-profit organizations, and the public.
Specifically, the Commission is requesting comments related to:
Current grant application structure and processes, and suggestions on streamlining and/or simplifying the grant application;
Geographic areas in the state where protection and restoration should be prioritized (e.g., particular watersheds or streams; feature categories such as stream headwaters; etc.);
Issues of concern that the AWPF should focus on across the state or in specific areas; and
Types of measures to address the issues of concerns identified.
The most recent version of the AWPF grant application may reviewed online at https://www.azwpf.gov/ or in person at the Arizona Department of Water Resources office (address listed below).
A public hearing to receive comments, with a virtual attendance option, will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the following location:
Arizona Department of Water Resources
Thunder River Conference Room
1110 W. Washington Street, Suite #310
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Cisco Webex Application Guidelines Hearing Information
Any person may appear at the public hearing, either in person or by representative, and submit oral or written comments. Any person attending via webinar may present oral comments. Persons presenting comments at the hearing or via webinar may be subject to a time limit to ensure all who wish to speak receive an opportunity to do so. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation to participate equally at this public hearing, contact Lizette Fuentes at 602-771-8472 or lfuentes@azwater.gov. Please make requests as soon as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Comments not submitted at the public hearing may be submitted during the 45-day public comment period, which begins Tuesday, January 13, 2026 and ends Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5 p.m. Written public comments must be received no later than 5 p.m., on February 27, 2026. Written comments can be hand-delivered, or sent via email or fax. If mailed, written comments must be postmarked no later than February 27, 2026. Please send written comments electronically or in writing to:
MAILING ADDRESS
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Arizona Department of Water Resources Arizona Water Protection Fund Attn: Reuben Teran 1802 W Jackson St. Box #79 Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Arizona Department of Water Resources Arizona Water Protection Fund Attn: Reuben Teran 1110 West Washington, Suite 310 Phoenix, Arizona 85007
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ARIZONA WATER PROTECTION FUND FISCAL YEAR 2026 GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
PHOENIX – The Arizona Water Protection Fund* has received grant applications for its fiscal year 2026 funding cycle.
Grant applications are now available for public review at the Arizona Water Protection Fund website at https://www.azwpf.gov/grant-information/fy-2026-grant-cycle or at the Arizona Department of Water Resources physical address described below.
Written comments regarding grant applications may be submitted during the 45-day public comment period, which begins September 2, 2025 and ends October 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Written public comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., October 17, 2025. Written comments can be mailed, sent via email, or sent by fax. If mailed, written comments must be postmarked no later than October 17, 2025. Please include application numbers and project titles. For additional information, please contact Reuben Teran, Executive Director, at (602) 771-8528.
MAILING ADDRESS
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Arizona Department of Water Resources Arizona Water Protection Fund Attn: Reuben Teran 1802 W Jackson St. Box #79 Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Arizona Department of Water Resources Arizona Water Protection Fund 1110 West Washington, Suite 310 Phoenix, Arizona 85007
* The Arizona Water Protection Fund supports projects that develop or implement on the ground measures that maintain, enhance and restore Arizona’s river and riparian resources.
ARIZONA WATER PROTECTION FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 GRANT CYCLE
PHOENIX- The Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF) supports projects that develop or implement on-the-ground measures that directly maintain, enhance and restore Arizona’s river and riparian resources.
The AWPF Commission will be accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 grant cycle and will award grants under three categories: capital projects, research, and water conservation. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, August 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time. Applications will only be accepted electronically via the eCivis Grants Management System. The eCivis grant application portal link, grant cycle schedule, grant application manual, and electronic forms are available on the AWPF website at https://www.azwpf.gov/grant-information/fy-2026-grant-cycle.
AWPF staff will be hosting one grant application workshop:
*Staff will be providing the grant application workshop via online webinar only, but a recording will also be available on the AWPF website at https://www.azwpf.gov/grant-information/fy-2026-grant-cycle. Please contact the Arizona Water Protection Fund at 602-771-8528 or rteran@azwater.gov with any questions.
The Arizona Legislature established the AWPF in 1994 (A.R.S. § 45-2101, et seq.). The Arizona Department of Water Resources provides administrative, technical, and legal support to the AWPF Commission. The legislation establishing the AWPF provides that it is the declared policy of the Legislature to provide for a coordinated effort between state funding and locally led solutions for the restoration and conservation of the water resources of the state. A.R.S. § 45-2101(A). The primary purpose of the AWPF is to provide monies through a competitive public grant process for implementation of measures to protect water of sufficient quality and quantity to maintain, enhance, and restore rivers and streams and associated riparian resources consistent with existing water law and water rights, and measures to increase water availability. A.R.S. § 45-2101(B).
For additional information, please contact Reuben Teran at rteran@azwater.gov.
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