Emergency Money for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems
This grant funds rapid emergency repairs for Idaho drinking water and wastewater systems to address urgent threats to water quality or service.
Funder: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates: Rolling (First-come, first-served until annual funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per year for drinking water systems and $200,000 per year for wastewater systems; funds are allocated annually.
Summary: Provides rapid financial assistance to Idaho SRF-eligible drinking water and wastewater systems facing emergency needs.
Key Information: Emergency criteria and SRF eligibility apply; contact DEQ Grants and Loans Bureau Chief to initiate.
Description
This program offers fast-response financial support to Idaho drinking water and wastewater systems that are eligible for State Revolving Fund (SRF) assistance and are facing emergency situations that threaten water quality or service. Administered by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the funds are intended to help eligible systems quickly address urgent needs. The program operates on an annual allocation cycle, and all requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are exhausted. Eligibility and use of funds are governed by the emergency funding criteria outlined in the current fiscal year's SRF Intended Use Plan.
