2026 Partner Materials
Partner Toolkit
The toolkit includes editable and ready-to-use flyers, key messaging and sample social media posts with accompanying graphics, and web banners for blogs and events.
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!
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!
Event Promotion and Planning
Now that City of Water Day event preparations are underway, view our third Partner Session, which focuses on Event Planning & Promotion — ensuring that your event is ready to go for City of Water Day 2026. Watch the recording for guidance about successfully planning and promoting your event!
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
Thursday, July 23rd – Cardboard Kayak Race & Opening Ceremony
Saturday, July 25th – City of Water Day 2026!