Grant to Support Public Water Suppliers for Plan Implementation for Source Protection

To support public water suppliers in implementing plans for source protection, various grants are available at the federal and state levels. Here are some options:

Federal Grants

1. EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
   • Provides financial support to water systems for infrastructure improvements, including source water protection.
   • Offers low-interest loans and grants.
   • More information: EPA DWSRF
2. USDA Rural Development Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program
   • Helps rural communities develop water and waste disposal systems, including source water protection.
   • Provides long-term, low-interest loans and grants.
   • More information: USDA Water & Waste Disposal
3. Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
   • Provides funding for a variety of water quality protection projects, including source water protection.
   • Offers loans with low-interest rates and flexible terms.
   • More information: EPA CWSRF

State Grants

State-specific programs often offer grants for water source protection. Here are examples from a few states:

1. California’s Proposition 1 – Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014
   • Provides grants for drinking water projects, including source water protection.
   • More information: California Proposition 1
2. Massachusetts Source Water Protection Program
   • Offers grants to public water suppliers for land acquisition, conservation easements, and other source protection measures.
   • More information: Massachusetts Source Water Protection
3. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program
   • Provides grants for projects that improve water quality, including source water protection.
   • More information: NYSDEC WQIP

Private Foundation Grants

Some private foundations also support water protection initiatives:

1. The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act Grants
   • Focuses on addressing drinking water emergencies and infrastructure needs, including source protection.
   • More information: WIIN Act
2. The Wallace Genetic Foundation
   • Funds projects that promote sustainable agriculture and water resource protection.
   • More information: Wallace Genetic Foundation

Application Tips

• Ensure your project aligns with the grant’s goals and criteria.
• Provide a detailed plan, including objectives, methods, budget, and expected outcomes.
• Demonstrate the long-term benefits and sustainability of your project.

Feel free to ask for more specific information or help with other grant-related queries!