Facility Planning Grants
This grant funds Idaho water and wastewater systems to develop facility plans that identify cost-effective, compliant, and sustainable infrastructure upgrades using professional engineering and environmental analysis.
Funder: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (LOI submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $45,000 (drinking water) or $65,000 (wastewater) per grant; covers up to 50% of eligible planning costs; annual total funding varies.
Summary: Supports Idaho water and wastewater systems in developing facility plans for cost-effective, compliant infrastructure upgrades.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle; LOI required as first step; funding is limited and competitive.
Description
The Facility Planning Grants program, administered by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ), provides financial support to eligible public drinking water and wastewater systems in Idaho. The grants fund the development of facility plans that identify the most cost-effective and environmentally sound methods for upgrading and expanding water or wastewater systems to achieve or maintain compliance with state and federal standards. Priority is given to projects that address significant public health or environmental risks and promote long-term system sustainability. Recipients must engage a professional engineer to assess system conditions, evaluate alternatives, recommend solutions, and analyze environmental impacts.
