The FY2025 grant application cycle is closed. Depending on funding availability, we expect the FY2026 Source Water Protection grant cycle to open early in 2026.
DEQ’s source water protection grants fund projects to protect public drinking water sources. Eligible activities include those that reduce the risk of contamination of a drinking water source. Projects must contribute to improved protection of one or more public water supply sources.
Eligible applicants include public water systems, state and local government agencies, tribes, special districts (such as soil conservation districts), associations, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in Idaho. Federal agencies and owners of privately owned, for-profit public water systems where drinking water is not the main function of their business are not eligible for funding.
Important Application Information
Electronic submissions are required through DEQ’s grant management system, AmpliFund.
For technical assistance, contact your DEQ regional office or email SourceWaterIdaho@deq.idaho.gov.
- Read the Source Water Protection Grant Guidelines.
- Register as an AmpliFund user and login to apply for funding.
- Complete and submit a full application package in AmpliFund:
- Project information
- Application forms
- Budget
- Attach maps, letters of recommendation, bids/estimates, and any additional informational supporting documentation
Invoice Process
Source Water Protection projects will be processed using DEQ’s AmpliFund grant management system. For assistance, contact the Source Water Protection Coordinator listed at the bottom of this web page.
AmpliFund Training Materials
Use the resources below to create an account, submit and monitor applications, and more. For assistance, contact the AmpliFund Support (zendesk.com).
- Grant applicant portal—Instructions on registering for grants, completing the application process, and navigating the AmpliFund user interface.
- Monitoring Application Progress and Viewing Awards—Instructions on how to view application approval progress after submission. This resource also provides instructions on how to view awarded amounts for applicants receiving grant funds.
- Grant recipient user guide—Learn how to view awarded grants and submit progress reports and reimbursement requests.
- Award amendment user guide —Learn how to propose amendments to an award amount, duration, budget categories, or program goals.
- Creating payment requests—A step-by-step training guide for creating and submitting payment requests.
Staff Contact
Source Water Protection Coordinator