Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is announcing a new round of funding aimed at strengthening the resilience of Colorado's agricultural community by supporting projects that improve soil health and enhance water resource management.
The Soil Health and Optimizing Water (SHOW) grant, funded by the Colorado Water Conservation Board, offers up to $50,000 for eligible entities. Producers, conservation districts, nonprofits, local governments, and research institutions are encouraged to apply to develop projects that advance soil health principles and water management practices on working lands.
“This grant will help us understand how soil health can improve water use. It will also help Colorado’s producers make their operations more resilient by improving how water is managed on working lands,” said Toby McPartland, Soil Health Specialist with CDA. “We encourage anyone interested in applying to join our upcoming webinar so they can better understand the opportunities and prepare a strong application.”
Funding is available for projects that improve soil function, enhance water resource management, and provide opportunities for peer-to-peer learning within the agricultural community. CDA will hold an informational webinar to outline key components of the program, including eligible practices, monitoring expectations, and funding guidelines. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions directly to program staff.
Grant applications are being accepted on CDA’s Soil Health website until January 20, 2026.
The webinar will be held on Wednesday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m.
The Colorado Soil Health Program, advised by the Soil Health Advisory Committee, fosters local expertise, collaborative partnerships, and provides technical guidance and support to Colorado farmers and ranchers. Since its launch in 2021 under the leadership of Governor Polis, the Soil Health program has supported more than 400 producers to integrate soil health principles into their agricultural operations and land management plans.
These grants, and the Colorado Soil Health Program broadly, work to further the goals in CDA’s Strategic Plan, especially Environmental Stewardship and Climate Resilience. The grant also works towards Governor Polis’s Wildly Important Goal to advance Colorado’s Water Plan.
Important Dates
- Grant Application Opens: December 11, 2025
- Webinar: December 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM MT
- Grant Application Deadline: January 20, 2026
Webinar Access Information
- Soil Health Grant Webinar Registration Link
- Date & Time: December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM Mountain Time