Supports Idaho communities in planning and evaluating drinking water and wastewater system upgrades to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
Funder: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $90,000 total per cycle; awards typically cover up to 50% of eligible planning costs.
Summary: Supports Idaho communities in evaluating and planning upgrades for drinking water and wastewater systems to maintain compliance with state and federal standards.
This program from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) provides funding to Idaho water and wastewater systems to evaluate infrastructure deficiencies and identify necessary upgrades. The grants support the preparation of planning studies and environmental reviews for both drinking water and wastewater systems. The primary goal is to help communities assess their current infrastructure and determine cost-effective, environmentally sound improvements needed to comply with state and federal regulations.