The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2016 Agricultural Water Conservation Grants. Applications are due in TWDB offices no later than Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at noon.

TWDB has up to $600,000 in grant funding available, with applications limited to a maximum of $150,000 per project. Eligible grant categories this year include:

• Technical Assistance, Outreach, Education and Demonstrations

• Agricultural Water Use Monitoring Equipment

• Feasibility Study for Development of a Statewide Evapotranspiration Network

• Study of Irrigation Efficiency in Texas

Click here for more information or to view the full request for applications and instructions on how to apply.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Cameron Turner at 512-936-6090 or cameron.turner@twdb.texas.gov about the grant opportunities this year.

For general information about the Agricultural Water Conservation Grants program, please visit TWDB’s website.