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Valley Water launches redesigned Standard Grant Program for 2025

January 30, 2025
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Valley Water announced today the launch of its redesigned Standard Grant Program under the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program. Each year, Valley Water provides funding for projects that support the funding for community projects that promote safe, clean drinking water, water conservation, flood protection and environmental stewardship in Santa Clara County

“The Standard Grant Program reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in our communities,” said Tony Estremera, Chair of the Valley Water Board of Directors. “By supporting projects that align with our mission, we aim to create a lasting impact for current and future generations.”

The 2025 Standard Grant Program offers up to $150,000 per project under the following categories:

  • Education Grants are for educational projects. Examples include presentations, curriculum or material development, educational videos, field trips or tours, including transportation.
  • Planning Grants are for planning, design, environmental resource investigations, academic research, or feasibility study projects that do not have an implementation element.
  • Stewardship Grants are for smaller-scale implementation or capital projects such as litter/pollution cleanups, native plant community gardens, water conservation projects, minor native habitat restoration, and minor construction of structures/facilities.

Eligible applicants include local cities, towns, county agencies, nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions (schools, community colleges and universities) serving Santa Clara County. Applications are due by March 28, 2025.

Valley Water invites those interested in learning more about the 2025 Standard Grant Program guidelines, application process, and tips for preparing a strong proposal to an open house and a virtual workshop.

Standard Grant Program Open House

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, from 9-11:30 a.m.
Valley Water Headquarters Building – Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA, 95118
Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vwopenhouse2025  

Virtual Workshops

To learn more about the program and the available grant funding for 2025, visit valleywater.org/grants.

Visit Dropbox for images and videos of past grant recipients.


Valley Water manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County's 2 million residents. The district effectively manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, an advanced recycled water purification center, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 285 acres of groundwater recharge ponds and 333 miles of waterways. We provide wholesale water and groundwater management services to local municipalities and private water retailers who deliver drinking water directly to homes and businesses in Santa Clara County.