Training for Improved Protection of Drinking Water Sources

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a funding opportunity titled "Training for Improved Protection of Drinking Water Sources," with an aim to enhance state and Tribal capacity in managing Underground Injection Control (UIC) and Source Water Protection (SWP) programs. The funding opportunity, numbered EPA-OW-OGWDW-24-02, has a total of approximately $2,100,000 available for projects lasting three years, with annual funding expected around $700,000. Applications are due electronically through Grants.gov by June 10, 2024. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, Indian Tribes, and nonprofit institutions. No cost-sharing is required. The successful applicant will provide leadership on high-priority UIC and SWP issues, conduct annual meetings for stakeholder engagement, develop training sessions particularly focused on UIC Class VI well regulators, support participation in the UIC Data Application, and disseminate information on best practices. The project aims to align with the EPA's Strategic Plan to ensure clean and safe water by focusing on outputs like identifying drinking water protection issues and improving stakeholder collaboration, ultimately contributing to better drinking water quality and public health protection.