Splash! School Grants

The Splash! school grant program provides up to $3,000* per school to enhance student knowledge of freshwater resources issues. Public and charter school teachers of grades K-12 are eligible to apply. 

Grant applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open July 21. 

Getting Started 

Use the links below to learn more about implementing a Splash! school grant. Please note that Splash! grants are only available to educators within the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Use this map to search what water management district your school is located.

Grant Topics

Grants are required to have a primary focus on one or more of the key topics below. Find more information on learning concepts and sample activities for each topic on the Grant Topics page. 

  • Topic 1: Water Cycle Basics
  • Topic 2: Freshwater or Estuarian Ecosystems
  • Topic 3: Water Quality
  • Topic 4: Water Supply and Conservation 

How to Apply

To apply for a Splash grant, you must first log in to your WaterMatters.org account. Log in to an existing account or to create an account. If creating an account for the first time, an email will be sent to you. Use the link in the email to set your password. After logging in, you'll need to navigate back to this Splash! grant page to apply for the grant using the "APPLY NOW" link below.

APPLY NOW »

Grant applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open on July 21.

*Grants are awarded based on available funding.