Water Quality Grants
Illinois EPA's Water Quality Grants fund scientific and practical projects to improve water quality, manage stormwater, and reduce pollution in Illinois' rivers, lakes, and streams.
Funder: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates: October 8, 2025 (Section 604(b) Grant) | November 5, 2025 (GIGO) | November 19, 2025 (GHP) | September 16, 2026 (Section 319)
Funding Amounts: Varies by program: up to $2.5M per GIGO grant (min. $75k); $336,699 total for GHP Round 2; Section 319: up to 60% of project cost; Section 604(b): typical project period two years.
Summary: Supports Illinois projects that improve water quality, manage stormwater, and reduce pollution through planning, implementation, and green infrastructure.
Key Information: Multiple programs with distinct deadlines and eligibility; all are reimbursement-based and require cost-sharing.
Description
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) offers several Water Quality Grants to support local efforts in improving, protecting, and managing water resources across Illinois. These programs fund a range of activities, including watershed planning, implementation of best management practices (BMPs), green infrastructure construction, and targeted projects to reduce nutrient and pollutant loads in rivers, streams, and lakes. Funding is available for both planning and implementation, with an emphasis on innovative, sustainable, and effective solutions to address water quality impairments and stormwater challenges.
