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Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation, Small and Underserved Communities Emerging Contaminants Grant Program

  • Currently Closed

Open Date:

Continuous

Close Date:

Continuous

Upcoming Milestones:

Eligible Recipients:

  • Native/Tribal Entity
  • Public Utility Entity
  • State Government

Program Purpose:

  • Other Infrastructure

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Bureau/Office

Environmental Protection Agency

Funded by:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Overview

This grant program provides grants to public water systems in small and underserved/disadvantaged communities that are unable to finance activities needed to comply with drinking water regulations. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law prioritizes the funding to focus on small and disadvantaged communities in addressing emerging contaminants, including PFAS.

Projects eligible for assistance include efforts that benefit small and disadvantaged communities in testing and remediating emerging contaminants, including PFAS, including water filtration. “Disadvantaged Community” is one determined by the State to be disadvantaged under the affordability criteria established by the State under its authorities in the Safe Drinking Water Act, or may become a disadvantaged community as a result of carrying out a project or activity. “Small Community” is one that has a population 10,000 of fewer individuals and lacks the capacity to incur debt sufficient to finance a project to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Related Resources

BIL Funding for Water

Recording of White House webinar providing details on water programs within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook.

NEW BIL Resources for Drinking Water

This webpage features resources that can assist states and water systems with the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

NEW BIL Water Technical Assistance Page

Technical assistance to help communities identify drinking water, wastewater and/or stormwater infrastructure needs, plan for capital improvements, build capacity, and apply for a range of eligible projects.

Funding Details

Funding Source:
  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Funding Type:
Grant - no match
Total Amount Available:
$5,000,000,000
Limit per Applicant:
Estimated Awards:

Applicant Guidance

https://www.epa.gov/dwcapacity/wiin-grant-small-underserved-and-disadvantaged-communities-grant-program-0

Contact Information

https://www.epa.gov/dwcapacity/forms/contact-us-about-building-capacity-drinking-water-systems

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