Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant Program
- Planned
Open Date:
Spring/Winter Fiscal Year 2023
Close Date:
Upcoming Milestones:
Eligible Recipients:
- Educational Institution
- Non-profit
Program Purpose:
- Other Infrastructure
Reserved for Energy
Communities?
No
Bureau/Office
Funded by:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Overview
The purposes of this program include:
- Expanding the use and availability of activities and resources that relate to the recruitment, including the promotion of diversity within that recruitment, of individuals to careers in the water and wastewater utility sector;
- Expanding the availability of training opportunities for (i) individuals entering into the water and wastewater utility sector; and (ii) individuals seeking to advance careers within the water and wastewater utility sector; and,
- Expanding the use and availability of activities and strategies, including the development of innovative activities and strategies, that relate to the maintenance and retention of a sustainable workforce in the water and wastewater utility sector.
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:
- Ongoing Appropriation
Funding Type:
Grant - no match
Total Amount Available:
Limit per Applicant:
TBD