Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Opportunity
The Illinois EPA's Lead Service Line Inventory Grant funds local governments to scientifically identify and document lead service lines, supporting data-driven public health protection statewide.
Funder: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates: Rolling until funds are expended
Funding Amounts: $20,000–$50,000 per award; total program funding $6,570,000
Summary: Supports Illinois local governments in creating lead service line inventories to meet state requirements; funding is for inventorying only, not replacement.
Key Information: Only local government units with MHI below 120% of state average are eligible; staff wages are ineligible costs.
Description
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program provides financial assistance to local government units in Illinois for developing comprehensive lead service line inventories, as required by state law. The grant is intended to help communities overcome affordability challenges associated with inventorying—replacement of lead service lines is not covered. The program aims to enhance public health protection and regulatory compliance by supporting accurate data collection and transparency regarding lead service lines.
