1. Residential XIP Application

Outdoor Water Conservation Grant Application

Thanks for your interest in XIP! Only Fort Collins Utilities water customers may participate in XIP at this time.
Please enter the last 5 digits of the Fort Collins Utilities account number for the site.*
Thanks for filling out the the outdoor water conservation grant application. Applicants for this grant can receive up to $30K for outdoor water conservation projects such as irrigation repairs or efficiency upgrades; low water landscape installation; mulch for existing landscapes.

The following application questions and document requests are for one site only. If a site has more than one tap, submit a single application. Do not include information for more than one site on a single application.

Applications are reviewed and funded on a first-come, first-served basis. We will begin reviewing grant applications on September 9th and funding will be prioritized for the applications we receive by this date. We anticipate funding 1-3 projects with a total of $30,000 in grants in 2024.

To complete this application you will need the items below.
- Fort Collins Utilities account number(s) for the property
- Project Budget- Template and Example
- Landscape Plan-Template and Example
- Irrigation Plan (only required for projects that plan to utilize an automatic irrigation system) - Template and Example
- Plant List - Template
- Two color before photos
For more information, templates and examples, please visit fcgov.com/xip or email us at xeriscape@fcgov.com
Installation Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
If you are applying for multiple addresses located on the same site (ie would be on the same master plan), please list the additional addresses here:
Organization*

Organization's Name501c3 Tax Number
List the key members of your project team, their roles, and contact information. This should include individuals from within your organization, as well as collaborators from other organizations. Please note the project manager – who will serve as the main point of contact for communication.
Is your organization the owner of the property where you are planning a project? If not, please provide written permission from the property owner that you can complete this project.
Permission from Property Owner

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Total Area for conversion in square feet*
Upload two "before photos" of the proposed project area. *

Before photo must be in color and from the last 12 months. Photos must include a wide view of the property and (grass) area(s) proposed for renovation. We will use photos to determine program eligibility.
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In one to two paragraphs, please provide the following information in your project description below:
- An overview of your proposed project
- Details about the elements of your idea
- Where this proposed project would be located on your property
- Who your proposed project will serve
- How your project will improve water efficiency in this landscape
- How the requested grant funding will benefit the project (i.e. what will the project be without this funding)
Project Description
Tell us about the challenges and barriers that you are most likely to encounter in the planning, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the proposed project. How will you address these challenges?
Is this property part of an HOA? Has the HOA approved the landscape changes?
What is the total cost of your project? How much are you requesting in grant funding? (limit of $30,000 in funding). Please upload a project budget below.
Upload Project Budget

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Upload Landscape Plan*

Templates are available on fcgov.com/xip. A to-scale map of the renovation area and immediate surrounding area must be submitted for XIP approval. Hand drawn plans are acceptable. Make sure the plan includes: Name and address of project; north arrow; location of plants, drawn to mature diameter; plant list with quantities and legend to identify plants on the map (scientific names are required); plants must be grouped according to hydrozone.
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Upload Plant List if not included on Landscape Plan (Scientific name of each plant is required)

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Upload Irrigation Plan (only required for customers who have an irrigation system or plan to install one)

Templates are available on fcgov.com/xip. Make sure plan includes: The zones affected by/adjacent to the renovation including location of existing heads, separated by zone. Make sure to identify the location and method for retrofitting zone(s).
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If selected for a grant, you will be required to sign a customer agreement similar to this example agreement. After reviewing the example agreement, would you be able to sign this agreement?

YesWe have questions about the agreement.No, we would like to withdraw our application.
If you're satisfied with your application, please click "Submit." You'll receive a copy of your application via email.
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Outdoor Water Conservation Grant Application