2026 Partner Materials

Final partner info-session on June 11 at 1pm

Our 3rd Partner Session will focus on Event Planning & Promotion — ensuring that your event is ready to go for City of Water Day 2026!

Kickoff Session

It's that time of the year again — the 2026 City of Water Day Kick-Off Info Session! Hear discussion of this year's theme, brainstorm activities and opportunities for participants, and connect with other groups for grant applications & event volunteers. Learn more information about how to get the most out of this year!

Application 101

Interested in hosting an event for City of Water Day? View our second Partner Session! This webinar focuses on “Application 101”— ensuring that your team is ready to submit your event for City of Water Day 2026. Watch the recording to hear about opportunities for partnership, details about the micro grant applications, tools available, and more!

2026 City of Water Day Timeline

Wed, March 18th – Registration opens, including grant applications

Wed, April 8th – Second info-session and application overview

Friday, May 15th – CWD grant application deadline

Monday, June 10th – Release of Partner Toolkit for event promotion

Thursday, June 11th – Third partner session discussing event promotion and expectations

Friday, July 10th – Last day to submit events on full map

Wed, July 23nd – Cardboard Kayak Race & Opening Ceremony

Saturday, July 25th – City of Water Day 2026!