TWRA Announces Availability of 2026-27 Clean Stream Grants

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, conservation groups, and similar groups with stream clean-up projects during the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Five grants, at a maximum of $1,000 each, are available for each of TWRA’s four regional Aquatic Habitat Protection regions (a total of $5,000 per region). The funds will be obligated as grants; therefore, the grantee must have a nonprofit tax-exempt number. Applications can be made here. The application deadline for this program is June 30, 2026.

The grant money could be used to buy supplies such as rakes, work gloves, and garbage bags. Additionally, it could be used to cover disposal fees for solid waste and tire removal, or to provide promotional items such as project advertisements or T-shirts, and refreshments for volunteer support.

For any questions, contact TWRA Biodiversity Division Assistant Chief Jason E. Miller at jason.edward.miller@tn.gov. Additionally, interested individuals may also contact a regional Aquatic Habitat Protection Biologist at the TWRA regional offices. TWRA regionals offices are Region I (West Tennessee in Jackson), Region II (Middle Tennessee in Nashville), Region III (Cumberland Plateau & Chattanooga area in Crossville), and Region IV (East Tennessee in Morristown).

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responsible for protecting, managing, and conserving fish and wildlife species for the benefit of Tennesseans and visitors. The Agency also maintains public safety through law enforcement and safety education on waterways.