Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Watershed Protection Plan Implementation grant, aiding communities in implementing active watershed protection plans.
The grant will support up to 15 grants over five years to implement tree and forestry components of watershed protection plans previously approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Applications for the grant will be accepted through Nov. 30, 2025.
Eligible entities include municipalities, public utility districts, state agencies, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, tribal entities and community-based organizations.
A watershed protection plan is a framework for implementing integrated water quality protection and restoration strategies driven by environmental objectives.
“Watershed protection plans are critical for communities and ecosystems as they protect drinking water sources, manage flood risks and promote sustainable development,” said Karl Flocke, Texas A&M Forest Service Water Resources Program Leader. “Watershed protection planning is locally driven, and this grant will help fund the necessary steps for communities to enact their plans.”
Applicants must provide nature-based solutions that increase the strategically placed tree cover and protect water quality while increasing access to urban tree canopy and associated health, environmental and economic benefits.
Explore the eligibility map and apply for the Watershed Protection Plan Implementation grant: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/grants-financial-assistance/community-grants-and-programs/watershed-protection-plan-implementation-grants/.
Article source and photo credit: Texas A&M Forestry Service
