Wyoming Department of Agriculture - Water Quality Grant Program (FY 2027-28) - RFP 2026
Wyoming Department of Agriculture | State of WyomingState · Cheyenne, WY- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Primary contact
- Holly Kennedy
The 30-second brief
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture invites proposals for the Water Quality Grant Program (FY 2027-28) offering approximately $224,054 for local Conservation District watershed planning efforts. Grant funding is available up to $20,000 per project with a required 30% match (cash or in-kind, including federal 319 funds). Projects addressing Impaired Waters included within the latest WDEQ Integrated 305(b) and 303(d) Report; Appendix D 303(d) will receive a higher ranking. Applications are due by November 6, 2026, at 5 pm, and should be submitted electronically to Holly Kennedy, Carmen McIntyre, and Justin Caudill.
Impaired Waters on 303(d) list, implementation measures addressing pollutant of concern, land mass and citizens impacted, active Watershed Steering Committee, augmentation of existing project, Sampling and Analysis Plan for monitoring, demonstrated need for funding, ability to meet required 30% match, reasonable and justifiable project costs, past WDA Water Quality grant performance, description of how BMPs reduce pollutants
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Summary
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture invites proposals for the Water Quality Grant Program (FY 2027-28) offering approximately $224,054 for local Conservation District watershed planning efforts.
Grant funding is available up to $20,000 per project with a required 30% match (cash or in-kind, including federal 319 funds). Projects addressing Impaired Waters included within the latest WDEQ Integrated 305(b) and 303(d) Report; Appendix D 303(d) will receive a higher ranking. Applications are due by November 6, 2026, at 5 pm, and should be submitted electronically to Holly Kennedy, Carmen McIntyre, and Justin Caudill.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
11- Impaired Waters on 303(d) list
- Implementation measures addressing pollutant of concern
- Land mass and citizens impacted
- Active Watershed Steering Committee
- Augmentation of existing project
- Sampling and Analysis Plan for monitoring
- Demonstrated need for funding
- Ability to meet required 30% match
- Reasonable and justifiable project costs
- Past WDA Water Quality grant performance
- Description of how BMPs reduce pollutants
- Submit to
- [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
- Scope location
- Wyoming, WY
- Reported agency
- Wyoming Department of Agriculture
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Wyoming Department of Agriculture | State of Wyoming?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. For questions, contact Holly Kennedy.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Wyoming Department of Agriculture | State of Wyoming in WY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Holly Kennedy. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Impaired Waters on 303(d) list, implementation measures addressing pollutant of concern, land mass and citizens impacted, active Watershed Steering Committee, augmentation of existing project, Samplin..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wyoming, WY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.