Grants

$49 Million to Help Rural, Small, and Tribal Communities Address Wastewater Challenges

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Rural, small, and Tribal systems often face unique financial and operational challenges related to workforce shortages and declining rate bases, in addition to the common challenges of aging infrastructure and increasing costs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently announced $49 million in funding to technical assistance providers to help communities address wastewater challenges through … Read more

WIFIA Website Offers User Friendly Updates

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The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program has an updated website with new sections to provide more information about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) funding program. The site now has a WIFIA Solutions page that provides information tailored to scenarios including the need to address regional problems, using multiple funding sources, alternative … Read more

Amp Up Your Renewable Energy: Harness Investment Tax Credits or Direct Pay Incentives

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Now is your opportunity to take advantage of financial incentives and incorporate renewable energy into your operations. The Clean Energy Tax Incentives for Businesses through the Inflation Reduction Act allows municipalities, other tax-exempt entities, and nonprofit organizations to fund renewable energy projects such as wind and solar.  Once you have a plan, follow the Federal guidelines … Read more

$5.8B Available for Drinking Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Upgrades

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More than $5.8 billion will be made available to States and Tribes to invest in drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion investment in water-related infrastructure targeted in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funds will support essential water infrastructure that protects public health and water bodies … Read more

$30.7 Million Available for Small and Rural Water Systems

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced the availability of up to $30.7 million in grant funding for technical assistance and training to support small and/or rural drinking water and wastewater systems. The grant provides funding to organizations that work side-by-side with water systems by giving them the necessary tools and training to ensure communities … Read more

MN Offers Lead Remediation Grant for Schools and Childcare

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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced a grant program for the purpose of remediating identified sources of lead in drinking water in schools and licensed childcare settings. Examples of eligible grant activities supported include: MDH will prioritize funding to projects that demonstrate the need for remediating sources of lead in drinking water. View grant … Read more