Grant Meyer The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is accepting applications through October 1, 2015 for projects eligible for federal Clean Water Act, Section 319 nonpoint source control grants. DENR officials anticipate approximately $2 million will be available for projects in South Dakota. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) grants require a 40 … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has developed a resource guide to help communities fund green stormwater infrastructure. USEPA’s “Community Based Public-Private Partnerships (CBP3) and Alternative Market-Based Tools for Integrated Green Stormwater Infrastructure: A Guide for Local Governments” identifies funding tools to address water quality challenges through faster, less expensive, and greener methods. The guide … Read more
The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources is accepting proposals through May 11 for grants from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, which is funded by Minnesota Lottery and investment proceeds. The commission expects that $46.3 million will be available for projects that start in July 2016. The commission is responsible for making funding recommendations … Read more
The federal government says an estimated 237,600 watermains break every year, and America loses more than 46 billion gallons of water per day through leaking pipes. Furthermore, the nation needs $600 billion in investments in water infrastructure over the next 20 years to keep the nation’s faucets flowing and source waters clean. In an effort … Read more
The U.S. House and Senate approved spending legislation for the 2015 fiscal year that includes the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) pilot program, and President Barack Obama signed the omnibus appropriations package into law in mid-December. The spending bill will fund the federal government for the remainder of FY15. While the WIFIA portion … Read more
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced a new, streamlined application process including an online submission option that will make it easier for communities, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and waterfront property associations to pursue funds for a variety of water protection, management, and education grants. “DNR provides significant funding to encourage communities, nonprofits … Read more