Water Education Grant Program
The Water Education Grant Program will reopen on August 3, 2026. Please check back soon for additional updates!
Purpose
The Water Education Grant Program (WEGP) awards grants up to $1,000 for K-12th grade classroom or school projects. The purpose of the WEGP is to fund classroom or school projects that further a better understanding of water and the important role it plays in Southern California.
Eligibility
Any K-12th grade educator that teaches at a licensed school within our service area is eligible to apply for a grant.
WEGP Application
The 2026/27 application opens on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Application Deadline
The first round of WEGP applications for the 2026/27 school year is due on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Project/Lesson Completion
The class project must be completed and all documentation for the 2026/27 WEGP application must be submitted to Upper Water staff by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 14, 2027.