Application process

This timeline is for the competitive track. For information on applying to the council-allocated track, contact your councilmember’s office directly. For a map of council districts and contact information, visit the council district finder.

To prepare your proposal, review the following:

Recording of the Information Session held January 23, 2023, on applying to WaterWorks and changes this cycle (35 minutes).

Information Session presentation

Visit Important dates for information on grant cycles.

• To explore whether your project might be a good candidate for WaterWorks, check Eligibility and contact staff to discuss your proposal ideas
• Review Funded projects
• To better understand one of the key criteria, review WTD’s regional water quality responsibilities
• Evaluation criteria outlines how proposals are assessed and scored
• Funding policies covers common questions for applicants such as match and overhead costs, as well as policies for recipients such as reporting requirements and amendments
• Resources includes information on other funding sources, equity and social justice, green stormwater, and other planning tools