This table below displays grants that support wastewater treatment in the United States.
We strive to provide accurate and timely information on grants. However, please note that we have not reviewed these grants in detail. Grants listed may or may not be currently available or applicable to your needs. Also note that many federal grant programs have been paused indefinitely pending DOGE and White House Administrative review. Federal programs listed have been available historically through 2024.
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| Program | Funder | Funding Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award | Link to more information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycling Business Development Grant | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | Recycling Infrastructure Expansion | Massachusetts Businesses | Annually; specific dates vary | $50,000 to $400,000 | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-recycling-reuse-business-development-grant |
| Kentucky Cleaner Water Program | Kentucky Infrastructure Authority | Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement | Kentucky Municipalities, Water and Sewer Utilities | Application periods announced periodically | Varies; substantial funding available | https://kia.ky.gov/FinancialAssistance/Pages/Cleaner-Water-Program-Grant.aspx |
| Wastewater Infrastructure Fund Grants | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) | Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades for Food and Beverage Processors | Michigan Food and Beverage Processing Companies | Application periods announced periodically | Varies; up to 50% of eligible costs | https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/business-development/grantfund/wastewater-infrastructure-fund-grants |
| Kentucky Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Management Grants | Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet | Recycling Program Development, Hazardous Waste Management | Kentucky Local Governments, Solid Waste Management Entities | Application deadlines vary; check state announcements | Varies; substantial funding available | https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Waste/recycling-and-local-assistance/recycling/Pages/default.aspx |
| Solid Waste Recycling Grants | Kentucky League of Cities | Recycling Infrastructure Development | Kentucky Municipalities | Application periods announced periodically | $500,000 to $5 million | https://www.klc.org/News/12585/solid-waste-recycling-grants-available |
| Sewer and Water Action Program (SWAP) | New York State Government | Water and Sewer Infrastructure Funding | New York Municipalities | Program details and deadlines to be announced | $100 million total funding; individual awards vary | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1850/amendment/A |
| Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) | New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) | Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Environmental Innovation | Municipalities, Nonprofits | Applications due by April 11, 2025 | Up to $15 million total funding; individual awards vary | https://efc.ny.gov/gigp |
| Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) | New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) | Engineering Planning for Wastewater Infrastructure | Municipalities | Applications due by April 11, 2025 | Up to $100,000 per project | https://efc.ny.gov/epg |
| Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Program (MWRR) Capital Projects Grant | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) | Recycling Infrastructure, Composting Facilities, HHW Collection Facilities | Municipalities, Not-for-Profit Organizations | Open from November 1, 2024 – October 31, 2027; awards issued upon funding availability | Awards issued on a first-come, first-served basis; individual awards vary | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-management/grants/recycling-capital-projects |
| Materials Management Infrastructure Grant Program | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) | Waste Management Infrastructure Development | Connecticut Municipalities, Regional Entities | Application deadline was December 20, 2024; future rounds anticipated | Total program funding of $15 million; individual awards vary | https://portal.ct.gov/deep/business-and-financial-assistance/grants-financial-assistance/materials-management-infrastructure-grant-program |
| Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine: Materials Management Grants | Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) | Waste Reduction, Recycling, Composting Projects | Local Governments, Nonprofits, Tribal Nations, Small Businesses | Next solicitation scheduled for early 2026 | https://www.oregon.gov/deq/mm/pages/grants.aspx | |
| Water & Sewer Fund | Iowa Economic Development Authority | Sanitary Sewer Systems, Water Treatment, Storm Sewers | Cities and Counties in Iowa | Application periods announced periodically | Varies; substantial funding available | https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/water-quality/other-water-quality-programs/water-sewer-fund |
| Materials Management Infrastructure Grant Program | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) | Waste Management Infrastructure, Recycling, Composting | Municipalities in Connecticut | Application periods announced periodically | Up to $4.8 million per project | https://portal.ct.gov/deep/business-and-financial-assistance/grants-financial-assistance/materials-management-infrastructure-grant-program |
| FAST NY Grant Program | New York State | Infrastructure Improvements, Including Wastewater Treatment | Municipalities, Economic Development Organizations | Application periods announced periodically | Up to $18.8 million per project | https://esd.ny.gov/fast-ny |
| Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund (IMESF) Grants | Fremont Area Community Foundation | Environmental Conservation Projects | Organizations within the Muskegon River Watershed | Annually; applications accepted from June through mid-July | Up to $13,500 per project | https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article/ice-mountain-accepting-requests-imesf-grants-19492420.php |
| Climate Smart Communities Initiative | Advanced Biofuels USA | Climate Adaptation, Resilience Services | Local Governments, Nonprofits, Small Businesses | Applications accepted through March 2025 | Varies; substantial funding available | https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/climate-smart-communities-initiative-now-accepting-grant-applications-deadline-march-2025 |
| Watershed Grants | Kentucky Waterways Alliance | Watershed Protection, Water Quality Improvement | Nonprofits, Community Organizations | Applications open May 2025; projects must be completed by April 29, 2027 | Varies; substantial funding available | https://www.kwalliance.org/watershed-grants |
| American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grant Program | American Water Charitable Foundation | Clean Water, Conservation, Environmental Education | Nonprofits in American Water service areas | Applications open in 2025; specific deadlines to be announced | Varies; substantial funding available | https://www.amwater.com/corp/Customers-and-Communities/Environmental-Grant-Program |
| Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grants | Appalachian Regional Commission | Economic Development, Infrastructure Improvement | State and Local Agencies, Nonprofits | Varies; multiple cycles annually | Varies; substantial funding available | https://www.arc.gov/grants-and-opportunities/ |
| Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) | USDA Rural Development | Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Efficiency Improvements | Agricultural Producers, Rural Small Businesses | Rolling | Up to 25% of total eligible project costs; maximum grant $500,000 | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans |
| Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) | EPA | Wastewater Treatment, Nonpoint Source Pollution Control | Municipalities, State Agencies, Nonprofits | Varies by state | Varies; substantial funding available | https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf |
| Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program | EPA | Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects | Municipalities, Corporations, Partnerships, Joint Ventures | Rolling | Minimum project size of $20 million; loans up to 49% of project cost | https://www.epa.gov/wifia |
| WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program | Bureau of Reclamation | Watershed Management, Water Conservation | States, Tribes, Local and Regional Governments, Nonprofits | Annually; specific dates vary | Up to $300,000 over three years | https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/cwmp/index.html |
| Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund | EPA | Clean Energy Projects, Emissions Reduction | States, Tribes, Municipalities, Nonprofits | Expected to open Summer 2025 | Total fund of $27 billion; individual awards vary | https://www.epa.gov/greenhouse-gas-reduction-fund |
| Brownfields Multipurpose Grants | EPA | Assessment and Cleanup of Brownfield Sites | Municipalities, Nonprofits, States, Tribes | Annually; specific dates vary | Up to $800,000 over five years | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/past-funding-opportunities#MARC |
| Waste Analysis and Strategies for Transportation End-Uses | U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) | Feasibility Studies, Design Phases for Waste-to-Biofuels Projects | Unrestricted | Application deadlines vary; check DOE announcements | Up to $6.9 million allocated across projects | https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/funding-selections-waste-waste-analysis-and-strategies-transportation-end-uses |
| WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants | Bureau of Reclamation | Water Conservation, Renewable Energy Implementation | States, Tribes, Municipalities, Water Districts | Annually; specific dates vary | Up to $5 million per project | https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/weeg/ |
| Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Recycling Infrastructure Improvement | States, Tribes, Municipalities | Annually; specific dates vary | Varies; substantial funding available | https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure/solid-waste-infrastructure-recycling-grant-program |
| Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Public Education, Outreach on Recycling | States, Tribes, Local Governments, Nonprofits | Round Two closed December 20, 2024; future rounds anticipated | Total program funding of $75 million through FY2026; individual awards vary | https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure/consumer-recycling-education-and-outreach-grant-program |
| Solid Waste Management Grants | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development | Technical Assistance, Training for Solid Waste Management | Public Bodies, Nonprofits, Federally Recognized Tribes, Academic Institutions | Application window: October 1 – December 31 annually | Up to $4 million total program funding; individual awards vary | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/solid-waste-management-grants |
| Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development | Technical Assistance, Training for Water and Wastewater Systems | Nonprofits | Application periods announced periodically | Undisclosed | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-technical-assistance-and-training-grant |
| Water & Environmental Programs | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development | Water and Waste Disposal Systems | Municipalities, Nonprofits, Federally Recognized Tribes | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs |
| Funding Sources for Small and Rural Wastewater Systems | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Technical Assistance, Training, Infrastructure Development | Small and Rural Communities | https://www.epa.gov/small-and-rural-wastewater-systems/funding-sources-small-and-rural-wastewater-systems | ||
| DOE Organic Waste-to-Biofuels Projects | U.S. Department of Energy | Biogas Production, Waste-to-Energy | Research Institutions, Municipalities, Private Sector | Application periods announced periodically | Total program funding of $6.9 million; individual awards vary | https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/bioenergy-technologies-office-funding-opportunities |
| Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Revolving Funds for Decentralized Wastewater Systems | Nonprofit Organizations | Application window: October 1 – December 31 annually | Undisclosed | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/rural-decentralized-water-systems-grant-program |
| Technical Assistance and Construction for Innovative Regional Wastewater Treatment Solutions (TAC-RWTS) Grant Pilot Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Study, Design, Construction of Regional Wastewater Systems | Eligible Entities in Historically Impoverished Communities | Application periods announced periodically | Undisclosed | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/technical-assistance-and-construction-innovative-regional-wastewater-treatment-solutions-tac-rwts |
| Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Program | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Climate Planning, Implementation Projects | States, Local Governments, Tribes, Territories | Application periods announced periodically | Varies; substantial funding available | https://www.epa.gov/resilient-investments/climate-pollution-reduction-grants-program |
| Community Change Grants Program | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Waste-Related Projects, Including Wastewater | Municipalities, Community-Based Organizations | Application periods announced periodically | Varies; substantial funding available | https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/inflation-reduction-act-community-change-grants-program |
| Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Political subdivisions | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Recycling Infrastructure, Waste Management | Political subdivisions of state territories, states, tribes, cities | Application periods announced periodically | Varies; substantial funding available | https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure/solid-waste-infrastructure-recycling-grants-political-subdivisions |
| Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Water and Waste Disposal Systems | Municipalities, Nonprofits, Federally Recognized Tribes | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-loan-grant-program |
| Rural Community Development Program (RCD) | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Training and Technical Assistance for Community Facilities | Multistate, Regional, Private, Nonprofit Organizations | Application periods announced periodically | Varies; substantial funding available | https://www.rd.usda.gov/ |
| Clean Water Rural, Small, and Tribal Technical Assistance (RST TA) Grant Program | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Technical Assistance and Training for Wastewater Systems | Nonprofits, Public Bodies, Federally Recognized Tribes | Application periods announced periodically | Varies; substantial funding available | https://www.epa.gov/small-and-rural-wastewater-systems/training-and-technical-assistance-ta-program-rural-small-and |
| Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Infrastructure Improvements for Sewer Overflows and Stormwater Reuse | States, Municipalities | Application periods announced periodically | Varies; substantial funding available | https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf/sewer-overflow-and-stormwater-reuse-municipal-grants-program |
| Great Lakes ReNEW Initiative | National Science Foundation (NSF) | Research and Development for Wastewater Treatment Technologies | Universities, Research Institutions, Technology Companies | Application periods announced periodically | Initial funding of $15 million; potential for up to $160 million over 10 years | https://greatlakesrenew.org/ |
| Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant Program | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Workforce Development for Water and Wastewater Utilities | Cities, Public Works Departments | Application deadline: November 17, 2025 | Up to $500,000 per project | https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-water-infrastructure/innovative-water-infrastructure-workforce-development-program |
| U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Grant Program | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Planning, Design, and Construction of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure | Communities within 100 kilometers of the U.S.-Mexico border | Application periods announced periodically | Varies; substantial funding available | https://www.epa.gov/small-and-rural-wastewater-systems/us-mexico-border-water-infrastructure-grant-program |
| Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF) | Minnesota Public Facilities Authority | Wastewater and drinking water projects that replace aging infrastructure and meet permit requirements | Cities, counties, townships, sanitary districts or other governmental subdivisions | 17-Jan-25 | Based on affordability criteria | https://mn.gov/deed/pfa/funds-programs/wastewater.jsp |
| Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program | EPA | Wastewater, drinking water, and stormwater infrastructure projects | Public and private entities for regionally/nationally significant projects | Varies | Long-term, low-cost supplemental loans | https://www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/effective-funding-frameworks-water-infrastructure |
| Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | Water treatment, wastewater systems, infrastructure | Local governments, particularly in low and moderate income areas | Varies by state | Varies | https://www.epa.gov/small-and-rural-wastewater-systems/funding-sources-small-and-rural-wastewater-systems |
| Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (SEARCH) | USDA Rural Development | Predevelopment feasibility studies, design, and technical assistance for water/waste disposal projects | States, tribes, local governments, and nonprofits serving rural areas with population ≤2,500 | Year-round | Case-by-case basis | https://www.epa.gov/fedfunds/usda-water-grants-and-loans-available-water-and-wastewater-utilities |
| Revolving Loan Fund for Water Projects | USDA Rural Development | Predevelopment costs for water/wastewater treatment projects and small capital improvement projects | 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving rural areas with population ≤10,000 | Year-round | Up to $200,000 (10-year loan) | https://www.epa.gov/fedfunds/usda-water-grants-and-loans-available-water-and-wastewater-utilities |
| Safe Clean Water Grants Program | Water Foundation | Stormwater infrastructure, public education, community engagement for water programs | 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) organizations, municipal agencies, school districts | 4-Apr-25 | Undisclosed | https://waterfdn.org/safe-clean-water-program/ |
| Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) | Government of Canada | Water and wastewater infrastructure to support housing development | Municipalities and Indigenous communities | March 31, 2025 (May 19, 2025 for Indigenous applicants) | Undisclosed | https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/federal-government-invests-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-across-the-country.html |
| EPA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Water Funding | EPA | Water infrastructure upgrades, wastewater management | Communities nationwide, with focus on disadvantaged communities | Varies by state | $6.2 billion total for FY 2025 | https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-36-billion-water-infrastructure-through |
| Florida Water Quality Grant Programs | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Wastewater improvements, septic-to-sewer conversions, stormwater management | Local governments, higher education, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations | July 31, 2024 (closed), future cycles expected | Undisclosed | https://protectingfloridatogether.gov/state-action/grants-submissions |
| Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) | Wisconsin DNR | Wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects | Municipalities, governmental subdivisions | Varies | Undisclosed | https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/aid/Sources.html |
| Water-as-a-Service® (WaaS®) | Seven Seas Water Group | Design, build, own, and operate water and wastewater treatment plants | Municipalities, businesses, and other entities | Rolling | No upfront capital costs, pay-for-service model | https://sevenseaswater.com/funding-water-and-wastewater-treatment-plants/ |
| Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant Program | North Carolina DEQ | Developing asset inventories and condition assessment of critical water infrastructure | Local government units | 30-Apr-25 | Varies | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-infrastructure/i-need-funding |
| Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments Program (LASII) | North Carolina DEQ | Construction and planning for stormwater projects | Local governments | 30-Apr-25 | Varies | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-infrastructure/i-need-funding |
| Viable Utilities Program | North Carolina DEQ | Long-term solutions for distressed water and wastewater systems | Local government units | 30-Apr-25 | Varies | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-infrastructure/i-need-funding |
| Washington State Stormwater Financial Assistance Program (SFAP) | Washington State Department of Ecology | Stormwater infrastructure and facilities | Local governments | February 5, 2025 (public comment period) | Part of $175.5 million total allocation | https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans |
| Municipal Stormwater Grants of Regional or Statewide Significance (GROSS) | Washington State Department of Ecology | Regional stormwater projects | Phase I and Phase II permittees | February 5, 2025 (public comment period) | Varies | https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans |
| Emergency Funding Program | Washington State Department of Ecology | Emergency water quality projects | Public wastewater facilities serving populations ≤10,000 | Available when local emergency declared | Varies | https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans |
| Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration (MWIFA) | Maryland Department of the Environment | Water quality, drinking water, and stormwater management capital projects | Eligible water system entities | Varies | Low-interest loans, loan forgiveness, grants | https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/wqfa/pages/index.aspx |
| State Municipal Wastewater Grant Program | Maine Department of Environmental Protection | Wastewater treatment construction projects, planning | Municipalities and quasi-municipal wastewater facilities | Rolling (planning grants) | Up to 25% of planning costs and up to 80% of construction costs | https://www.maine.gov/dep/water/grants/smwgp/index.html |
| PA Small Water and Sewer Program | Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority | Construction, improvement, expansion, rehabilitation of water supply or sewer systems | Local entities with water or sewer infrastructure projects | Varies | Grant funding for small water and sewer infrastructure projects | https://dced.pa.gov/programs/pa-small-water-sewer/ |
| Ohio BUILDS Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program | Ohio Department of Development | Improve access to clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure | Political subdivisions and non-profit, non-community public water systems | Varies | Up to $5 million for construction projects | https://www.ohioruralwater.org/funding-sources.html |
| Individual Water & Wastewater Grants in Texas | USDA Rural Development | Connection to service lines, utility hook-up fees, plumbing fixtures for Colonia residents | Residents in areas recognized as Colonias (designated areas in Texas) | Rolling | Varies based on need | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/individual-water-wastewater-grants/tx |
| California Water Recycling Funding Program | California State Water Resources Board | Water recycling facilities, planning | Public agencies, including municipalities | Varies, with updates in March 2025 | Grants and low-interest loans | https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/srf/ |
| California Extended Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program | California State Water Resources Board | Covers unpaid water and wastewater bills related to COVID-19 pandemic | Water and wastewater systems (to provide credits to customers) | Closed for applications (funds still being disbursed) | 100% of eligible amounts requested | https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/arrearage_payment_program/ |
| Regional Wastewater Program | USDA Rural Development | Construction of regional wastewater systems in historically impoverished communities | Eligible entities in communities with soil conditions unsuitable for traditional systems | Rolling | Varies | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs |
| Water Quality Grants (Multiple Programs) | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Wastewater improvements, septic-to-sewer conversions, stormwater management | Local governments, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations | Most closed July 31, 2024; check for new cycles | Varies by program | https://protectingfloridatogether.gov/state-action/grants-submissions |
| Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Loans | Ohio Water Development Authority | Planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure | Local government entities in Ohio | Monthly applications | Loans with terms up to 30 years | https://www.ohioruralwater.org/funding-sources.html |
| Partners in Watershed Management Grant Program | Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District | Watershed management and water quality improvements | Communities, agencies, and organizations in the Muskingum River watershed (Ohio) | Varies | Varies | https://www.ohioruralwater.org/funding-sources.html |
| MI Clean Water Grants | Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) | Wastewater treatment plants, combined sewer overflow abatement, stormwater | Local municipalities | Varies by program | Varies by project | https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/press-releases/2024/05/13/23-million-in-mi-clean-water-grants |
| Clean Water Combined Funding Program | Washington State Department of Ecology | Wastewater, stormwater, and nonpoint pollution projects | Local governments and communities | February 2025 (for FY 2026 funding) | $309 million total for 136 projects statewide | https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-28-clean-water-funding |
| Offcycle Planning for Wastewater Projects | Washington State Department of Ecology | Urgent wastewater planning projects, post-emergency recovery | Communities with urgent needs | Rolling | Varies (example: $60,000 for Metaline Falls) | https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-28-clean-water-funding |
| Substantial Public Health Risk Project Program | Michigan EGLE | Removing direct wastewater discharges from surface water or groundwater | Communities with public health risks | Varies | $8 million total for FY 2024 | https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/press-releases/2024/05/13/23-million-in-mi-clean-water-grants |
| City of Pasco Sewer System Improvement Funding | Washington State Department of Ecology | Wastewater treatment upgrades, sewer system improvements | City public works department | FY 2024 funding cycle | Awarded amount not specified | https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-28-clean-water-funding |
| City of Mattawa Gravity Sewer Main Line | Washington State Department of Ecology | Construction of new gravity sewer main line | City of Mattawa | Part of FY 2024 funding cycle | $932,000 grant | https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-28-clean-water-funding |
| City of Toppenish Treatment Plant Updates | Washington State Department of Ecology | Critical treatment plant design updates | City of Toppenish | Part of FY 2024 funding cycle | $1.5 million | https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-28-clean-water-funding |
| Port of Everett Stormwater Treatment | Washington State Department of Ecology | Installation of modular wetland linear system | Port of Everett | Part of FY 2024 funding cycle | $255,000 grant | https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-28-clean-water-funding |
| City of Vancouver Stormwater Improvement | Washington State Department of Ecology | Stormwater retrofit designs for Evergreen High School | City of Vancouver | Part of FY 2024 funding cycle | $379,306 grant | https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-28-clean-water-funding |
| Colorado Assistance for Emerging Contaminants Grant Program | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | Water systems addressing emerging contaminants | Small or disadvantaged communities | March 21, 2025 for current round | Varies | https://cdphe.colorado.gov/water-quality/funding-grants-and-loans/water-quality-grants |
| Small Communities Water and Wastewater Grants | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | Water/wastewater infrastructure projects | Entities serving ≤5,000 people with demonstrated financial need | Based on accumulation of sufficient funds | Varies | https://cdphe.colorado.gov/water-quality/funding-grants-and-loans/water-quality-grants |
| Nevada Recycling Grant Program | Nevada Division of Environmental Protection | Projects diverting materials from landfills including water resource protection | Municipalities, nonprofit organizations, schools, tribes | 12-Jul-24 | Up to $75,000 total for FY 2025 | https://ndep.nv.gov/nevada-recycles/recycle/grants |
| Business Oregon Water Infrastructure Projects | Business Oregon | Improvement of wastewater facilities for communities | Local governments | Varies | Matching funds | https://www.every.io/blog-post/startups-grants-in-oregon |
| Wheelers Point Sanitary District Project | USDA Rural Development | Construction of sewer collection system | Wheelers Point Sanitary District, MN | Project-specific | $300,000 loan and $638,000 grant | https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2018/07/30/usda-encourages-rural-communities-water-districts-apply-loans |
| Wadesboro Water Distribution System | USDA Rural Development | Water distribution system improvement | Town of Wadesboro, NC | Project-specific | $706,000 loan and $815,000 grant | https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2018/07/30/usda-encourages-rural-communities-water-districts-apply-loans |
| North Carolina Water Infrastructure Funding | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects | North Carolina communities | Project-specific | $253 million total for 70 projects | https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/07/17/state-announces-253m-drinking-water-wastewater-and-stormwater-projects-statewide |
| Assistance Grants Program | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | Support for public water systems seeking excellence | Public water systems with financial needs | Closed for calendar year 2025 | Up to $25,000 per grant, $150,000 total annually | https://cdphe.colorado.gov/water-quality/funding-grants-and-loans/water-quality-grants |
| Test and Fix Water for Kids Program | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | Testing and remediation of lead in drinking water | Child care centers, family child care homes, schools serving preschool through 5th grade | Set by HB22-1358 requirements | Free training, testing, remediation | https://cdphe.colorado.gov/water-quality/funding-grants-and-loans/water-quality-grants |
| Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Funding | Arkansas Department of Agriculture | Water and wastewater projects including treatment and distribution systems | Arkansas communities | Rolling | $5,000 to $50,000,000 | https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5126 |
| City of Chattanooga Stormwater Project | Tennessee Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Addressing sewer overflows and infiltration | City of Chattanooga | Project-specific | $20 million loan | https://www.nlc.org/article/2023/11/14/municipal-water-projects-advance-with-state-revolving-fund-financing-and-funding/ |
| American Water Environmental Grant Program | American Water | Environmental stewardship projects for watersheds and water supplies | Nonprofits, municipalities, and schools in service areas in KY, IA, IL, IN, VA, MD, TN, NJ, PA, WV | March 31 (annually) | Up to $10,000 | https://www.klc.org/News/10251/american-water-grants-for-environmental-clean-up—due-march-31 |
| Arkansas Rural Water Association Emergency Equipment | American Rescue Plan Act | Purchasing generators and bypass pumps for water/wastewater systems | Rural water systems in Arkansas | Funding allocated but not yet disbursed | $5 million | https://arkansasadvocate.com/2024/07/05/leaders-in-arkansas-water-infrastructure-hope-for-relief-with-latest-federal-funding/ |
| Vermont Village Wastewater Initiative | State of Vermont | Development of public drinking water and community wastewater systems | Vermont municipalities with designated villages and neighborhoods | Project-specific | Nearly $30 million total for 12 villages | https://governor.vermont.gov/press-release/governor-phil-scott-announces-release-nearly-30-million-village-water-and-wastewater |
| Clean Water and Drinking Water Funding for DC | EPA | Water infrastructure upgrades in DC | District of Columbia | FY 2025 | $20.9 million | https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-209-million-water-infrastructure-district |
| Snohomish County Savvy Septic Program | Washington State Department of Ecology | Onsite sewage system repair and maintenance | Residents of Snohomish County | Part of FY 2024 funding cycle | $500,000 grant | https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-28-clean-water-funding |
| Massachusetts Clean Water Trust | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | Water and wastewater infrastructure | Municipalities and water utilities | Project-specific | $115.2 million for 47 projects | https://www.nlc.org/article/2023/11/14/municipal-water-projects-advance-with-state-revolving-fund-financing-and-funding/ |
| Vermont Online Clean Water & Drinking Water SRF | Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation | Water quality related projects | Municipalities | Rolling (online application) | Varies | https://dec.vermont.gov/water-investment/water-financing |
| Montana Municipal Sewer Connections Grants | Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation | Projects that replace septic systems with connections to municipal sewer systems | Municipalities | 14-Apr-25 | Varies | https://grants.dnrc.mt.gov/submit |
| Montana Septic Connectivity Grants | Western Montana Conservation Commission | Septic connectivity or replacement projects | Local applicants | First round reviews begin March 2025 | Varies | https://grants.dnrc.mt.gov/submit |
| Idaho Wastewater Grant and Loan Program | Idaho Department of Environmental Quality | Wastewater infrastructure facility planning, construction, repair | Public drinking water systems | January 10, 2025 (for FY 2026 Letters of Interest) | Varies | https://www.deq.idaho.gov/water-quality/grants-and-loans/ |
| New York Water Infrastructure Improvement Program (WIIA) | NY Environmental Facilities Corporation | Water and wastewater infrastructure projects | Municipalities | Currently closed, check for future rounds | Varies based on project | https://efc.ny.gov/wiia |
| New York Intermunicipal Grants (IMG) | NY Environmental Facilities Corporation | Drinking water and wastewater projects serving multiple municipalities | Multiple municipalities | Currently closed, check for future rounds | Varies based on project | https://efc.ny.gov/wiia |
| New York Bond Act Funding | New York State | Water infrastructure, including sewer overflow control | Municipalities | Project-specific | $479 million total for 156 projects | https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-transformative-479-million-investment-156-local-water-infrastructure |
| Catskill Watershed Corporation Septic Program | Catskill Watershed Corporation | Repair or replacement of failed septic systems | Residents in NYC Watershed areas in Delaware, Greene, Schoharie, Sullivan, or Ulster Counties | Rolling | Varies based on project costs | https://www.epa.gov/septic/funding-septic-systems |
| New York Septic System Replacement Fund | New York State | Replacement of cesspools and septic systems | Homeowners and small businesses | Varies by county | Varies | https://www.epa.gov/septic/funding-septic-systems |
| Indiana Section 205(j) Grants | Indiana Department of Environmental Management | Water quality management planning | Municipal governments, county governments, regional planning commissions | One application round per year | Varies; averages $350,000 annually | https://www.in.gov/idem/resources/funding/ |
| Oklahoma Community Development Block Grant – Water-Wastewater Construction | Oklahoma Department of Commerce | Water or wastewater construction projects | Eligible units of local government ready to begin construction | Varies by application cycle | Varies | https://www.okcommerce.gov/community-development/local-governments-edos/community-development-block-grant-programs/ |
| Oklahoma Water and Wastewater Engineering Program | Oklahoma Department of Commerce | Water and wastewater engineering costs | Local governments | Varies by application cycle | Phase I covers engineering costs and administration | https://www.okcommerce.gov/community-development/local-governments-edos/community-development-block-grant-programs/ |
| New York Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation | Projects that directly improve water quality, including wastewater treatment | Municipalities, soil and water conservation districts, not-for-profit corporations (limited project types) | Competitive application process | Varies | https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/grant-applications/wqip-program |
| Missouri Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan Program | Missouri Department of Natural Resources | Wastewater infrastructure, nonpoint source pollution control | Municipalities, counties, public sewer/water districts | March 1 (annually) | Low-interest loans | https://dnr.mo.gov/water/business-industry-other-entities/financial-opportunities/financial-assistance-center/wastewater |
| Missouri CWSRF Regionalization Incentive Grant | Missouri Department of Natural Resources | Developing facility plans or sewer extension projects connecting small facilities | Municipalities of any size | March 1 (typically) | Grant funding for eligible expenses | https://dnr.mo.gov/water/what-were-doing/financial-assistance-opportunities/clean-water-state-revolving-fund-cwsrf-regionalization-incentive-grant |
| Kansas Small Town Water and Sewer Infrastructure Assistance Grant Program | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | Water and sewer infrastructure projects that resolve health or compliance issues | Water and wastewater utilities serving populations under 1,000 | Limited time program | Varies | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/514/Loans-Grants |
| Kansas State Revolving Fund | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | Water supply system or wastewater system infrastructure needs | Public water supply systems | Rolling | Low-interest loans at 60% of market rate | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/514/Loans-Grants |
| Mississippi Municipality & County Water Infrastructure Grant Program (MCWI) | Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality | Water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure | Counties, municipalities, public utilities | August 30, 2024 (obligation); September 30, 2026 (expenditure) | Approximately $450 million total | https://mswaterinfrastructure.com/ |
| Mississippi ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program | Mississippi State Department of Health | Drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure | Private, non-profit water associations and utilities | Varies | Varies | https://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,0,76,1000.html |
| Mississippi Wastewater Emergency Loan Fund | Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality | Emergency wastewater projects | Cities, towns, county boards of supervisors, water/sewer districts, regional authorities | Based on emergency needs | Loans | https://www.mdeq.ms.gov/about-mdeq/grants-loans-and-trust-funds-available-through-mdeq/ |
| North Dakota Infrastructure Replacement Funding | North Dakota State Senate (HB 1577) | Wastewater infrastructure projects that lost federal funding | Local communities, including Lincoln and Fessenden | Project-specific | Varies (replacing $20 million in lost federal funding) | https://northdakotamonitor.com/briefs/north-dakota-senate-adds-funding-for-local-wastewater-projects-to-replace-federal-cut/ |
| Massachusetts Gap Energy Grant Program | Massachusetts State | Energy efficiency and clean energy generation for water/wastewater facilities | Municipal and District drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities | Varies | Varies | https://www.mass.gov/info-details/water-resources-grants-financial-assistance |
| Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Facility Resilience Fund | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management | Protecting wastewater facilities from climate change and flooding | Municipalities and quasi-state entities | Currently not accepting proposals | Up to $250,000 for small projects, up to $1,250,000 for large projects | https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/water-resources/financial-assistance/wastewater-treatment-facility |
| Rhode Island Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management | Water quality projects | Municipalities and other eligible entities | 28-Mar-25 | Varies | https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/water-resources/financial-assistance/clean-water-state-revolving |
| Alaska Native Villages and Rural Communities Grant Program | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation | Construct or improve drinking water and wastewater systems | Alaska Native Villages and rural communities | Varies | $45,509,000 total Alaska water infrastructure funding for FY2025 | https://www.epa.gov/small-and-rural-wastewater-systems/funding-sources-small-and-rural-wastewater-systems |
| Hawaii Water Infrastructure Funding | EPA/State of Hawaii | Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades | Hawaii communities, with priority for disadvantaged communities | Varies | $50,080,000 total for FY2024 | https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-over-50-million-hawaii-drinking-water-wastewater |
| Puerto Rico Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources | Wastewater infrastructure improvements | Puerto Rico municipalities | Varies | $67 million total for drinking water and wastewater improvements in FY2025 | https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/puerto-rico-slated-get-total-67m-water-infrastructure-through-biden-harris-investing |
| WIIN Grant Program – Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities | EPA/States/Territories | Drinking water projects and activities | Communities that are underserved, small, and disadvantaged | Varies by state | Non-competitive allocation to states, territories, and tribes | https://www.epa.gov/dwcapacity/wiin-grant-small-underserved-and-disadvantaged-communities-grant-program-0 |
| Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program | Environmental Protection Agency/USDA/ARPA | Helping residents install septic systems in poor soil conditions | Residents in Alabama Black Belt counties | Ongoing | $14 million for 350 homes in Hale, Lowndes, and Wilcox Counties | https://www.krvs.org/louisiana-news/2025-01-29/amid-sewage-issues-a-nonprofit-is-helping-alabama-black-belt-residents-find-solutions |
| Ohio BUILDS Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program | Ohio Department of Development | Clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure | Political subdivisions that own/operate public water and sewer systems, non-profit non-community water systems | Varies by round | Up to $5 million for construction projects | https://www.ohioruralwater.org/funding-sources.html |
| Partners in Watershed Management Grant Program | Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (Ohio) | Watershed management and water quality improvements | Communities, agencies, political subdivisions, 501 groups in Muskingum River watershed | Varies | Varies | https://www.ohioruralwater.org/funding-sources.html |
| West Virginia Clean Water State Revolving Fund | West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection | Wastewater infrastructure improvements | West Virginia municipalities and public service districts | Varies | Varies based on Intended Use Plan | https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/programs/SRF |
| West Virginia Water Development Authority | West Virginia | Water and wastewater infrastructure projects | Local water and wastewater infrastructure projects | Varies | Varies | https://wvpublic.org/aclu-sues-water-authority-over-grant-to-ohio-catholic-school/ |
| Ohio Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant | USDA Rural Development | Revolving loan fund for household water well and decentralized wastewater systems | Qualified nonprofits including tribally owned nonprofits | Varies | Grants for nonprofits to create revolving loan fund offering $15,000 max loans per household | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/rural-decentralized-water-systems-grant-program-20 |
| Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) | State Environmental Agencies (all 50 states) | Wastewater treatment, nonpoint source pollution control, watershed management | Municipalities, individuals, citizen groups, nonprofit organizations | Varies by state | Low-interest loans ranging from 0% to market rate for up to 30 years | https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf |
| Small Community Clean Water/Wastewater (SCWW) Funding | California State Water Resources Control Board | Wastewater treatment facilities, sewer collectors, septic to sewer conversions, water reclamation | Small communities (population <20,000) qualifying as disadvantaged | Annual application cycle | Grants and low-interest loans | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/small-community-clean-water-wastewater-scww-funding/ |
| Water Quality Improvement Grant Program | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Advanced wastewater treatment, septic to sewer connections, stormwater management | Florida governmental entities (cities, counties, municipalities) | Application portal opens after Legislative Session | Varies based on project | https://floridadep.gov/wra/wra/content/water-quality-improvement-grant-program |
| Clean Water State Revolving Fund (Michigan) | Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy | Wastewater and stormwater infrastructure | Qualified local municipalities | FY 2025 Final Intended Use Plan | Low interest loans | https://www.michigan.gov/egle/Regulatory-Assistance/Grants-and-Financing/Clean-Water-State-Revolving-Fund |
| Community Development Block Grant-Infrastructure (CDBG-I) | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Wastewater and drinking water projects | Communities in areas meeting U.S. Housing & Urban Development criteria | Rolling | Varies (e.g., Town of Ayden received $1,400,000 for sewer improvements) | https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/07/17/state-announces-253m-drinking-water-wastewater-and-stormwater-projects-statewide |
| Viable Utilities Reserve | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Asset Inventory and Assessment for wastewater projects | Municipalities identified as distressed | Sept. 30, 2024 | Varies (e.g., Gates County received $1,305,333 for wastewater improvements) | https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/07/17/state-announces-253m-drinking-water-wastewater-and-stormwater-projects-statewide |
| Texas Water Development Fund (“D” Fund) | Texas Water Development Board | Wastewater collection and treatment, flood control | Municipalities in Texas | Rolling | Low-interest loans | https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assistance/water/water-and-wastewater-funding-sources |
| Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP) | Texas Water Development Board | Water and wastewater services in distressed areas | Economically distressed areas in Texas | Rolling | Loans and grants | https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assistance/water/water-and-wastewater-funding-sources |
| Clean Water Program | Washington State Department of Ecology | Wastewater treatment, stormwater management | Washington municipalities | Annual application cycle | $309 million total for 2024 funding cycle | https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-28-clean-water-funding |
| Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern Grants | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Water quality improvement, wastewater | Local governments in Florida Keys or Key West Areas of Critical State Concern | Sept. 1, 2024 (closed) | Varies | https://protectingfloridatogether.gov/state-action/grants-submissions |
| Rural Water Assistance Fund (RWAF) | Texas Water Development Board | Water and wastewater construction | Small rural water utilities in Texas | Rolling | Low-cost financing | https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assistance/water/water-and-wastewater-funding-sources |
| Open Solicitation Grants | Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) | Watershed restoration; water quality improvement; monitoring; technical assistance; stakeholder engagement | Local or tribal governments; nonprofit organizations; institutions of higher education; state or federal agency as co-applicant OregonOregon | Summer 2025 Open Solicitation: due 5 pm August 4, 2025 Oregon | Varies by cycle; awards typically range $25 000–$250 000; technical assistance grants may require 1:1 match | https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/grants/pages/open-solicitation.aspx OregonOregon |
| Stormwater Grants | Philadelphia Water Department | Design and construction of stormwater retrofits; green stormwater infrastructure to reduce pollution | Non-residential property owners, tenants, community groups, nonprofits, businesses, and stormwater management vendors Philadelphia Water DepartmentPhiladelphia Water Department | Next cycle: due March 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm; previous cycle: October 18 annually; rolling opportunities in between Philadelphia Water Department | Millions awarded annually; individual grants vary by project scope; undisclosed amounts | https://water.phila.gov/stormwater/incentives/grants/ Philadelphia Water DepartmentPhiladelphia Water Department |
| Safe, Clean Water Public Education & Community Engagement Grants | Los Angeles County Department of Public Works / The Water Foundation | Public education and community engagement on stormwater management and urban runoff capture | Nonprofits; Tribal organizations; municipal agencies; school districts Safe Clean Water LASafe Clean Water LA | Rolling application: September 23, 2024 – May 31, 2025; proposals evaluated in batches (Round 3 due April 4, 2025) Safe Clean Water LA | Tier 1: $500–$5 000; Tier 2: $5 001–$250 000; total $8.5 M available | https://safecleanwaterla.org/ Safe Clean Water LASafe Clean Water LA |
| Point Source Implementation Grants (PSIG) | Minnesota Public Facilities Authority & MPCA | Water infrastructure planning, engineering, construction | Units of local government with projects on MPCA’s Project Priority List Minnesota Pollution Control Agencygleic.org | PPL application: first Friday in March; PSIG app: July 31 each year Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | Up to $7 000 000; grants cover up to 80% of eligible costs widseth.com | https://mn.gov/deed/pfa/funds-programs/point-source-grants.jsp mn.gov // Minnesota’s State Portal |
| Section 319 Small Watersheds Focus Funding | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) | Nonpoint source pollution control, watershed restoration | Townships, cities, counties, watershed districts, watershed organizations, joint powers boards Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | Group A/B/C deadlines vary; Rolling through PPL cycles Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | Example awards ~$291 965; up to 75% project cost Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-loans/section-319-funding Minnesota Pollution Control Agency |
| PFAS Treatment Planning & Design Funds | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) | PFAS treatment planning and engineering design | Public water suppliers and community water systems with PFAS risks Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | Applications accepted annually; Rolling as announced Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | Up to $200 000 per project Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/lrwq-1f00.pdf Minnesota Pollution Control Agency |
| FY 2025 Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants – Projects & Practices | Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) | Water quality restoration/protection practices, BMPs | Local governments, municipalities, metro-area counties under state-approved water plans MN Board of Water & Soil | Apply June 28 – Aug 22, 2024 MN Board of Water & Soil | Up to $5 132 000 total; 10% match required MN Board of Water & Soil | https://bwsr.state.mn.us/apply — see “Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants” MN Board of Water & Soil |
| FY 2025 Clean Water Fund Subgrant – Drinking Water | Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) | Drinking water source protection | Public water suppliers, rural water systems with MDH-approved source water plans MN Board of Water & Soil | Apply June 28 – Aug 22, 2024 MN Board of Water & Soil | Up to $1 283 000 total; 10% match required MN Board of Water & Soil | https://bwsr.state.mn.us/apply — see “Drinking Water Projects & Practices” MN Board of Water & Soil |
| FY 2025 Clean Water Fund – Accelerated Implementation Grants | Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) | Accelerated BMP implementation, technical assistance | Same as Projects & Practices eligibility MN Board of Water & Soil | Apply June 28 – Aug 22, 2024 MN Board of Water & Soil | Up to $3 195 943 total; 10% match required MN Board of Water & Soil | https://bwsr.state.mn.us/apply — see “Accelerated Implementation” MN Board of Water & Soil |
| Growing Greener Plus Grants | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) | Watershed restoration, nonpoint source BMPs, stormwater | Counties, municipalities, authorities, conservation districts, watershed orgs, COGs, educational institutions Pennsylvania Code & Bulletin | Application periods posted via ESA; Rolling throughout year Pennsylvania Code & Bulletin | Up to $500 000 per project Pennsylvania Code & Bulletin | https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pabull?file=/secure/pabulletin/data/vol55/55-16/525.html Pennsylvania Code & Bulletin |
| Surface Water Management Fee – Stormwater Retrofit Cost-Share | King County DNRP Surface Water Management | Stormwater retrofits (bioretention, rain gardens, pervious) | Residential & non-residential property owners with King Co-approved BMPs Home – King County, Washington | First-come, first-served until annual funds expended Home – King County, Washington | 50% of costs, up to $20 000 per property Home – King County, Washington | https://kingcounty.gov/stormwater-fee-discounts Home – King County, Washington |
| Flood Reduction Grants | King County Flood Control District | Flood risk reduction, stream/culvert upgrades, erosion | Non-profits, special purpose districts, tribes, cities/towns, King Co agencies (plus HOAs, schools for Original category) kingcountyfloodcontrol.org | Deadline May 31 2024 (2024 cycle); projected May 2025 for next cycle kingcountyfloodcontrol.org | No cap; past awards $10 000–$1 500 000; total > $12 M annually kingcountyfloodcontrol.org | https://kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/grant-programs-funding/flood-reduction-grants-open kingcountyfloodcontrol.org |
| Green Infrastructure Grant Program | NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) | GSI: rain gardens, green roofs, blue roofs, infiltration | Private property owners in combined sewer areas Adaptation Clearinghouse | Rolling (no submission deadline) Adaptation Clearinghouse | Up to $5 000 000 per project Adaptation Clearinghouse | https://adaptationclearinghouse.org/resources/new-york-city-green-infrastructure-grant-program.html |
| Water Resources Development Grant Program | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Water resources projects; flood resiliency | State/local projects; NRCS-EQIP stream restoration; flood resiliency projects | Spring cycle: ends June 30; Fall cycle: July 1–Dec 31; Flood resiliency: rolling until June 30, 2025 deq.nc.gov | Varies by project; historical awards up to millions | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-grants/water-resources-development-grant-program deq.nc.gov |
| Urban Nonpoint Source & Storm Water Management Grant Program | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Planning & construction of BMPs for stormwater/NPS | Cities, villages, towns, counties, regional planning commissions, tribal governments, special-purpose lake/sewage districts | Planning grants due April 15, 2025; Construction grants next solicited in 2026 Wisconsin DNR | Planning: up to $85,000; Construction: up to $150,000 + $50,000 land acquisition Wisconsin DNR | https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/aid/UrbanNonpoint.html Wisconsin DNR |
| Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant | Georgia Environmental Protection Division | Nonpoint source pollution control; watershed restoration; BMPs; TMDL implementation | Local, regional & state gov’t units; authorities; regional development centers; local school systems; state agencies | Application deadline: April 30, 2025 Environmental Protection Division | Undisclosed (competitive awards per project) Environmental Protection Division | https://epd.georgia.gov/outreach/grants/georgia-319h-nonpoint-source-grant Environmental Protection Division |
| Colorado Water Plan Grant Program | Colorado Water Conservation Board | Multi-benefit water projects (storage, supply, sharing, conservation, innovation, watershed health, recreation) | Local governments, water users, municipalities, special districts (via Basin Roundtables) | July 1 & December 1 annually coloradowater.org | Varies by category; multi-million-dollar grants coloradowater.org | https://cwcb.colorado.gov coloradowater.org |
| Water Supply Reserve Fund (WSRF) Grant Program | Colorado Water Conservation Board | Technical assistance & projects for water supply needs | Colorado water users (projects recommended by Basin Roundtables) | Deadlines vary by Basin Roundtable schedule coloradowater.org | Undisclosed (project-specific funding) coloradowater.org | https://cwcb.colorado.gov/funding/water-supply-reserve-fund coloradowater.org |
| Drinking Water SRF/BIL Supplemental Funding | Virginia Department of Health | Drinking water infrastructure; flood/fire resiliency under BIL | Public waterworks; those impacted by Hurricanes Helene/Milton (SA-HMW) | Application deadline: May 2, 2025 Virginia Department of Health | Low-interest loans; principal forgiveness for disadvantaged communities; BIL grants for resiliency Virginia Department of Health | https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinking-water/fcap/drinking-water-funding-program/ Virginia Department of Health |
| Water Conservation Grant Fund (WCGF) | Arizona Water Infrastructure Finance Authority | Water conservation projects/programs (education, incentives, efficiency, recharge) | Local governments; non-state entities | Projects & programs must complete by June 30, 2026; applications open Feb 2025 azwifa.gov | Projects: up to $250,000; Programs: up to $3,000,000; 25% match azwifa.gov | https://azwifa.gov/programs/funding-type/wcgf azwifa.gov |
| Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF) | Arizona Department of Water Resources | Capital projects, research, conservation to protect water resources | Individuals; organizations; local, state, tribal agencies; political subdivisions | Application deadline: August 30, 2024 (FY 2025 cycle) Arizona Department of Water Resources | Undisclosed (varies by category) Arizona Department of Water Resources | https://www.azwpf.gov/grant-information/fy-2025-grant-cycle Arizona Department of Water Resources |
| Pollution Reduction Grant Program (Pay-for-Outcomes) | Virginia Department of Environmental Quality | Nonpoint source pollution reduction in Chesapeake Bay watershed | Local governments; non-profits; watershed groups | Applications due February 3, 2025 GovDelivery | $20 million total; awards per project undisclosed GovDelivery | https://www.deq.virginia.gov/nps-pilot-program GovDelivery |
| Nonpoint Source Management Grants | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | BMP demonstrations; stormwater treatment; septic-to-sewer; education | Governmental entities (state, local, special districts, universities, water management districts, estuary programs) | Project proposals accepted anytime; next deadline: March 31, 2025 X (formerly Twitter) | No set cap; $11 million annual funding ($5 M state + $6 M federal) FDEP | https://floridadep.gov/wra/319-tmdl-fund/content/nonpoint-source-management-grants |
| Stormwater Capacity Grants | Washington State Department of Ecology | Equipment & activities for NPDES permit implementation | Phase I & Phase II NPDES municipal permittees Washington State Department of Ecology | Non-competitive; next solicitation Summer 2025 Washington State Department of Ecology | Undisclosed; non-competitive allocations based on permittee status Washington State Department of Ecology | https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/stormwater-capacity-grants Washington State Department of Ecology |
| Make a Splash Stormwater Project Funding | City of Tacoma Environmental Services | Stormwater‐education/outreach; BMP pilots | Individuals; nonprofits; schools; community groups; businesses within Tacoma city limits Home | Deadline (extended) December 15 2024 Home | Reimbursement grants up to $4 000 per project; up to $50 000 annually Home | https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/environmentalservices/surface_water/make_a_splash_stormwater_project_funding Home |
| Wastewater Planning Matching Grants | Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) | Project Planning / Engineering Reports | Municipal and county government wastewater utilities | Annual; workshop in January | Up to $50,000 with 1:1 match | https://dnrec.delaware.gov/environmental-finance/wastewater-planning-grants/ |
| Wastewater State Aid Grants (SAG) | New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) | Construction / Engineering / Septage Facilities | Municipalities | Rolling | 20–30% reimbursement; up to 50% with SAG Plus | https://www.des.nh.gov/business-and-community/loans-and-grants/wastewater-state-aid-grants |
| Watershed Plan Development Grant | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services | Watershed Planning / Source Water Protection | State agencies, local governments, public universities, soil and water conservation districts, regional planning commissions, watershed organizations, nonprofit organizations | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://des.sc.gov/programs/bureau-water/watersheds-program/watershed-plan-development-grant |
| Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants | USDA Rural Development | Technical Assistance / Training / Application Preparation | Nonprofits with capacity to provide technical assistance or training | Oct 1 – Dec 31 annually | Undisclosed | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-technical-assistance-training-grants-10 |
| Water Quality Management Planning Grants | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Quality Planning / Pollution Control | Areawide Planning Agencies and other entities | Oct 3 – Nov 15, 2023 (annually) | Undisclosed | https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/water-quality/watershed-management/wqmp/grants.html |
| Small Community Planning Grant | South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources | Engineering Reports / Infrastructure Planning | Government entities and nonprofits serving populations ≤2,500 | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://danr.sd.gov/Funding/EnviromentalFunding/SmallCommunityPlanning.aspx |
| Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant Program | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades | Small and financially distressed communities | Announced May 10, 2024 | $327,000 allocated to South Carolina | https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-327000-available-grants-upgrade-stormwater-and |
| Unsewered Communities Planning Grant Program | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Project Planning / Engineering Studies | Unsewered communities in Illinois | Application period varies; check current cycle | Up to $30,000 per applicant | https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/grants-loans/unsewered-communities/ucpgp.html |
| State Energy Program (SEP) and Energy Efficiency Programs | Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) | Energy efficiency upgrades for wastewater treatment facilities | Local governments, public K-12 schools, nonprofits | Rolling | $25,000–$50,000 | https://adeca.alabama.gov/sep/ |
| Wastewater Matching Planning Grants | Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Wastewater project planning, engineering, and design | Municipal and county wastewater utilities | Rolling | Up to $50,000 | https://dnrec.delaware.gov/environmental-finance/wastewater-planning-grants/ |
| Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | Energy audits and building upgrades for municipalities and counties | Municipalities and counties | Application period open; ends June 2026 | $50,000–$250,000 | https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/energy/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-conservation-block-grant.html |
| Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant | USDA Rural Development – Louisiana | Create revolving loan funds for individual water and wastewater services | Qualified nonprofits, including tribally owned nonprofits | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-decentralized-water-systems-grant/la |
| Litter & Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants | Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy | Integrated solid waste management programs and projects | Political subdivisions, public/private/nonprofit entities | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://dee.nebraska.gov/land-waste/landfill-disposal-fee-rebate-program/litter-waste-reduction-and-recycling-incentive-grants |
| Wastewater State Aid Grants | New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services | Engineering and construction of wastewater infrastructure projects | Municipalities | Applications accepted throughout the year | 20%–30% of eligible costs | https://www.des.nh.gov/business-and-community/loans-and-grants/wastewater-state-aid-grants |
| Local Property Acquisition Grant Program | New Jersey Economic Development Authority | Acquisition for future development projects | Local governments, redevelopment agencies, nonprofits | Rolling | $50,000–$4,000,000 | https://www.njeda.gov/local-property-acquisition-grant-program/ |
| Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant | USDA Rural Development – New Mexico | Create revolving loan funds for individual water and wastewater services | Qualified nonprofits, including tribally owned nonprofits | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/rural-decentralized-water-systems-grant-program/nm |
| State Grant Program | South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority | Infrastructure projects including wastewater systems | Local governments, special purpose districts | October 28, 2024; March 17, 2025 | Undisclosed | https://ria.sc.gov/grants/how-to-apply/ |
| Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant | USDA Rural Development – South Dakota | Create revolving loan funds for individual water and wastewater services | Qualified nonprofits, including tribally owned nonprofits | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/rural-decentralized-water-systems-grant-program-15 |
| Hardship Grant Program | Utah Department of Environmental Quality | Wastewater infrastructure projects for communities facing financial hardship | Municipalities, special service districts | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://lf-public.deq.utah.gov/WebLink/ElectronicFile.aspx?docid=527293&eqdocs=DWQ-2024-008317 |
| Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant | USDA Rural Development – Puerto Rico | Create revolving loan funds for individual water and wastewater services | Qualified nonprofits, including tribally owned nonprofits | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/rural-decentralized-water-systems-grant-program-7 |
| Drinking Water Capital Improvement Grants (DWCIG) | U.S. EPA / Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources | Capital improvements for public water systems | Eligible public water systems in the U.S. Virgin Islands | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/VIDPNR_CW-DW_IUP-BIL-2023_Draft_09-13-2024.pdf |
| Wastewater Facility Planning Grants (Nebraska) | Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy | Project Planning / Engineering Studies | Publicly-owned wastewater treatment works in communities <10,000 population | Rolling | Up to $20,000 | https://dee.nebraska.gov/aid/water-loans-grants-rebates/wastewater-facility-planning-grants |
| Small Town Grants (Nebraska) | Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy | Construction / Improvement of Wastewater Facilities | Municipalities with populations <10,000 | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://dee.nebraska.gov/aid/water-loans-grants-rebates/small-town-grants-wastewater-treatment-facilities-and-sanitary-sewer-collection-systems |
| Clean Water State Revolving Fund (Louisiana) | Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality | Infrastructure Construction / Improvement | Municipalities, parishes, and other eligible entities | Rolling | Low-interest loans | https://deq.louisiana.gov/page/clean-water-state-revolving-fund |
| Clean Water State Revolving Fund (Utah) | Utah Department of Environmental Quality | Infrastructure Construction / Improvement | Municipalities and other eligible entities | Rolling | Low-interest loans | https://deq.utah.gov/water-quality/financial-assistance-programs-water-quality |
| State Revolving Loan Fund (Wyoming) | Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality | Infrastructure Construction / Improvement | Public entities | Rolling | Low-interest loans | https://deq.wyoming.gov/water-quality/water-wastewater/state-revolving-loan-fund/ |
| New Jersey Water Bank (NJWB) Program | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection | Project design, construction, and implementation | Organizations below state level | Rolling | Low-interest loans | https://dep.nj.gov/wiip/njwb-process/ |