Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program
Funds Colorado public water systems’ projects to plan, design, and build infrastructure that removes emerging contaminants—like PFAS—from drinking water to protect community health.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 | February 2027
Funding Amounts: Tier 1: Up to $300,000 (planning/design, max 24 months); Tier 2: Up to $30 million/project (not to exceed $10 million/year, subject to availability)
Summary: Supports small or disadvantaged Colorado public water systems with planning, design, and infrastructure projects to reduce health risks from emerging drinking water contaminants.
Key Information: Only public water systems meeting "disadvantaged community" definitions are eligible; sampling/assessment costs are not covered.
Description
This program provides funding to assist small or disadvantaged public water systems in Colorado with addressing public health risks from emerging contaminants in drinking water, such as PFAS, manganese, and others. Grants are available for both planning/design (Tier 1) and infrastructure construction (Tier 2) projects, with the primary goal of remediating or mitigating contaminants in affected communities. The program is funded by the EPA and administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
