![Photo close-up of an eel in an aquarium with its mouth open resembling a giant grin and with an out of focus background of aquarium rocks and plants. Over the image: Apply by November 20th, 2026 to be eligible for a $500 project grant. Applications after November 20th will be considered for $250 project grants. At the bottom left: Brought to you by [Cal Water Logo] [DoGoodery Logo] Bottom right: A button: Apply Now Beside it: Early Application Deadline above a Calendar Icon with the date Nov 20.](https://tapintolearning.calwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WaterSmartGrants_Early_Small_2026_27.webp)
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About Water Smart Grant
The Water Smart Grant is a grants program open to 4th-6th grade teachers conducting classroom projects focused on caring for water. Classrooms must be part of a school in a Cal Water service area. Teachers may apply for a grant, explaining their proposed project, and are notified within 30 days of their grant status. If they become a grant recipient, teachers are asked to submit a short follow-up on the project to Cal Water. This program is not a competition, but offers an easy entry to project-learning within the classroom and is a wonderful opportunity to tackle local water issues with your students.
Teachers submitting applications by November 20th, 2026 will be considered for $500 project grants. Afterwards, applications will remain open year-round, offering $250 grants while funds last.
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