Wastewater Planning Matching Grants help municipal and county wastewater utilities prepare wastewater projects for funding through Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
Donor Name: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State: Delaware
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/15/2023
Size of the Grant:$100,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The purpose of the Wastewater Matching Planning Grant is to assist in funding studies that promote wastewater planning and identify projects that can be funded by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). Eligible studies include General and Regional Facility Planning Studies, Feasibility Studies, Inflow and Infiltration Studies, and studies necessary for permit applications (i.e. Hydro-Geo Studies).All studies must deliver a final report summarizing the findings before final disbursement can be made.
Funding Information
Available funding can be used to assist with wastewater planning in general, and for specific project planning and designs necessary to submit a loan application. Grants can also be used to assist municipal and county wastewater utilities continue the process of updating wastewater facility plans, prepare preliminary engineering reports, or conduct planning studies. There is an annual cap on the grants of $100,000 with a maximum of $50,000 per approved application.
Funding for projects receiving a grant award in any grant cycle will be capped at $50,000 with a 1:1 cash match requirement. A grant informational workshop is held twice a year (July and December) to discuss the particulars of the grant.
The project duration shall not exceed 2 years. The 2 years will commence with the issuance of a Purchase Order by the Delaware Department of Finance for the project.
Eligible Applicants
Grant eligibility is limited to municipal and county government wastewater projects.
Eligible Projects
Wastewater project planning, engineering reports, and planning studies.
For more information, visit DNREC.