$1 million is allocated each year to fund the Groundwater Conservation Grant Program, which replaces aging and obsolete infrastructure such as water lines, wells, and meters and detects and repairs leaks within local utility systems. By investing in these conservation efforts, the District not only furthers conservation but also assists in stabilizing water costs for the communities by preventing the need for rate increases to fund infrastructure improvements. Since launching the Groundwater Conservation Grant Program in 2006, the District has awarded over $21 million to support water-saving projects in Burleson and Milam counties, helping conserve an estimated 81,000 acre-feet of groundwater over the lifetimes of the funded projects.

Applications for the 2026 cycle are closed, and grants for this year have been awarded. The 2027 cycle application will be made available early that year.

Example Grant Application Packet Water Utility Grant Awards 2006-2026