[Idaho Department of Environmental Quality](https://www.deq.idaho.gov)

January 2027: Letter of Interest deadline (projected)

Up to 50% of eligible planning costs; typical max: $45,000 (drinking water) or $65,000 (wastewater) per system.

Supports Idaho water and wastewater systems in developing facility plans for cost-effective, sustainable, and regulatory-compliant upgrades.

--- ## Description This program provides financial assistance to eligible wastewater and drinking water systems in Idaho for the development of facility plans. The goal is to help systems identify and implement the most cost-effective and environmentally sound methods for upgrading and expanding infrastructure to achieve and maintain compliance with state and federal standards. Funding is awarded on a competitive basis, with priority given to projects that address significant public health or environmental risks and promote long-term system viability. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027: Letter of Interest deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grants cover up to 50% of eligible planning costs. - Typical maximum awards: - Drinking water planning grants: up to $45,000 per system. - Wastewater planning grants: up to $65,000 per system. - The recipient is responsible for the remaining costs. - Actual award amounts may vary depending on available funding and project ranking. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - Counties, cities, special service districts, other governmental entities, and nonprofit corporations with authority over wastewater or drinking water systems in Idaho. - Public water systems (community and non-community, both transient and non-transient) as defined by Idaho regulations. - **Ineligible applicants:** - For-profit or privately owned wastewater systems. - For-profit, non-community drinking water systems. - Systems unable to provide the required matching funds or delinquent on DEQ obligations. - Applicants must be able to pay their share of planning costs and be current with any required DEQ assessments. --- ## Application Process 1. **Letter of Interest (LOI):** - Submit a LOI between October and the projected January deadline to be considered for the next funding cycle. - Forms and instructions are available on the [DEQ Letters of Interest page](https://www2.deq.idaho.gov/admin/LEIA/index.html?view=folder&id=141). 2. **Ranking and Invitation:** - LOIs are evaluated and ranked based on public health, environmental risk, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. - Top-ranked applicants are invited to submit a full planning grant application. 3. **Full Application:** - Invited applicants must submit a completed Planning and OSG Grant Application (Attachment SRF-01) with required documentation, including: - Authorizing resolution - Signed engineering agreement and scope of work - Proof of professional liability insurance for the engineer - Proof of active registration in SAM.gov and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) - Articles of incorporation/by-laws and certificate of existence (for nonprofits) 4. **Award and Implementation:** - If selected, recipients must hire a professional engineer to develop the facility plan. - The planning process includes technical and environmental review steps as required. - Recipients have up to 3 years to complete the planning process. --- ## Additional Information - The number of grants awarded each year depends on available funding and project ranking. - Grants cannot be used for construction activities—only for planning. - Environmental review may be required, especially for projects seeking future construction funding. - Recipients must comply with all applicable federal and state requirements, including procurement, environmental review, and reporting. --- ## External Links - [Facility Planning Grants Program Page](https://www.deq.idaho.gov/funding/facility-planning-grants/) - [Customer Handbook (PDF)](https://www2.deq.idaho.gov/admin/LEIA/api/document/download/16777) - [Letters of Interest Forms](https://www2.deq.idaho.gov/admin/LEIA/index.html?view=folder&id=141) - [DEQ Regional Offices](https://www.deq.idaho.gov/regional-offices/) - [Planning Grant Priority Lists](https://www2.deq.idaho.gov/admin/LEIA/index.html?view=folder&id=2643) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Area | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------| | MaryAnna Peavey | Grants & Loans Bureau Chief | [MaryAnna.Peavey@deq.idaho.gov](mailto:MaryAnna.Peavey@deq.idaho.gov) | (208) 373-0122 | | Charlie Parkins | Grants & Loans Supervisor | [Charlie.Parkins@deq.idaho.gov](mailto:Charlie.Parkins@deq.idaho.gov) | (208) 373-0577 | | Zoe McCarty | Grants & Loans Officer (Wastewater) | [Zoe.McCarty@deq.idaho.gov](mailto:Zoe.McCarty@deq.idaho.gov) | (208) 373-0574 | | Hayley Brown | Grants & Loans Analyst (Drinking Water)| [Hayley.Brown@deq.idaho.gov](mailto:Hayley.Brown@deq.idaho.gov) | (208) 373-0556 | | General Inquiries | State Office | [Contact Form](https://www.deq.idaho.gov/contact-us/) | (208) 373-0502 | For regional assistance, see the [DEQ Regional Offices directory](https://www.deq.idaho.gov/regional-offices/).

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