Resilient Energy for Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program
Forecasted
Resilient Energy for Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program supports publicly owned Illinois wastewater plants with solar energy and battery storage projects to strengthen resilience and reduce service disruptions.
Funder: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (NOFO closing deadline)
Funding Amounts: $200,000–$2,000,000 per award
Summary: Supports solar energy and battery storage at publicly owned Illinois wastewater treatment plants to strengthen infrastructure resilience.
Key Information: Applicants must register in the GATA portal before completing an application.
Description
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Resilient Energy for Wastewater Infrastructure (REWI) Grant Program funds the implementation of solar energy and battery storage at publicly owned wastewater treatment plants. The program addresses infrastructure stressors including hazardous weather, aging assets, cyber threats, and population changes, helping protect services essential to public health, environmental safety, economic stability, and community functionality.
Investment in resilient wastewater infrastructure aims to extend facility life, reduce operational costs, and enhance community well-being, especially during severe weather events. Program goals include minimizing service disruptions, improving risk management, and supporting cohesive system-wide planning. Funding comes from the U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program through supplemental appropriations authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
