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Santa Clara Valley Water District

San Jose, California, USAWebsite

About Santa Clara Valley Water District

Santa Clara Valley Water District is a local government agency that funds projects and partners that improve water supply reliability, reduce flood risk, support drought resilience, and protect watershed and environmental resources across Santa Clara County. Their grants emphasize practical, community-facing projects — such as safe/clean water initiatives and public water refill stations — and prioritize local nonprofits, schools, and community groups that deliver education, infrastructure improvements, or direct service benefits to county residents.

Focus Areas

Safe, clean water projects for local communitiesPublic water refill station installation and accessDrought resilience and water reuse demonstration projectsWatershed and habitat restoration tied to flood controlCommunity water education and outreach programs

Giving Approach

Small-to-moderate competitive grants awarded through themed funding rounds (e.g., mini-grants and refill-station grants). Awards are program-specific, publicized by the District, typically single-year grants in the $3,000–$50,000 range distributed annually or on a fiscal-year cycle to local organizations.

How to approach this funder

Applicants should be local to Santa Clara County and propose practical, community-focused water or watershed projects. Watch the Valley Water website for themed grant cycles (mini-grants, refill-station rounds), adhere to published timelines, and emphasize measurable public benefit, partnership/collaboration, and readiness to implement within a single fiscal year.

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Santa Clara Valley Water District

About Santa Clara Valley Water District

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

How to approach this funder

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Santa Clara Valley Water District

About Santa Clara Valley Water District

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

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The Grant Brief

Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Standard Grants Program