The Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District (Ciudad SWCD) is seeking applications to develop and maintain sustainable urban and community programs at the local level from 501(c)(3) organizations and non-federal governmental entities, including public colleges and universities, as well as tribes and pueblos. Ciudad SWCD may award multiple contracts as a result of this Request for Applications (RFA).  

Ciudad SWCD seeks applications in the categories below for urban projects that meet at least two (2) of the four (4) categories listed located within Ciudad SWCD boundaries. Interested Parties that manage projects in the following categories are encouraged to review the full RFA details:

• 1) Invest in Healthy Watersheds.  Projects include both those that directly address the physical, chemical, and biological challenges to clean water, and those that engage the community in protecting, managing, and restoring landscapes surrounding urban waters. 
• 2) Engage in Education and Outreach.  Projects include commercial, recreational, and educational opportunities to allow community members to engage with the outdoors.
• 3) Facilitate Economic Revitalization and Prosperity.  Projects that focus on water-related environmental improvements, with a focus on communities disproportionately impacted by pollution or economic burdens.
• 4) Foster Active Collaboration and True Partnership.  Projects that promote building capacity with current partners or developing new partnerships with other organizations.

Download the PDF application to apply:

RFA for Watershed Small Grants_FY27.docx.pdf

 Deadline to apply: June 1st 2026, 4:00 pm MT

Contact joshua@ciudadswcd.org with questions.