Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program
ID: 356508Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$5M - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356508
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program, aimed at financing lead reduction projects in disadvantaged communities. This initiative seeks to improve public health by addressing lead exposure in drinking water systems, particularly in schools and childcare facilities, and requires projects to align with the Justice40 initiative. Up to $35 million in federal funding is available, with individual awards ranging from $5 million to $10 million, and applications must be submitted by December 30, 2024, through Grants.gov. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the EPA at WIINDrinkingWaterGrants@epa.gov.

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    EPA-OW-OGWDW-24-03.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program, aiming to improve public health by financing lead reduction projects in disadvantaged communities. Up to $35 million in federal funding is available for projects categorized under two National Priority Areas (NPAs): 1) replacing lead service lines and enhancing treatment to reduce lead exposure in drinking water systems, and 2) addressing lead exposure in schools and childcare facilities by removing or replacing lead-containing water fixtures. Eligible applicants include community water systems, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities, among others. Applications must be submitted by December 30, 2024, through Grants.gov and should address one NPA exclusively. A detailed project narrative including a work plan, public education strategies, and post-implementation monitoring is required. The EPA emphasizes projects that support the Justice40 initiative, which aims to aid communities disproportionately affected by environmental stressors. The evaluation criteria will consider project readiness, anticipated environmental results, and the applicant's capability and past performance to manage the proposed initiatives effectively.
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