Multipurpose Water Resource Program Fund
Forecasted
The Multipurpose Water Resource Program Fund supports science-driven projects to enhance Missouri's public water supply and infrastructure, with a focus on new drinking water sources.
Funder: Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Funding varies; reimbursement for eligible expenses as project tasks are completed.
Summary: Supports Missouri projects to develop or improve long-term public water supply, treatment, and transmission infrastructure, especially new drinking water sources.
Key Information: Only political subdivisions and wholesale water supply districts in Missouri are eligible.
Description
The Multipurpose Water Resource Program Fund, overseen by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, provides financial assistance to projects aimed at ensuring an adequate, long-term, and reliable public water supply, treatment, and transmission infrastructure across Missouri. The fund prioritizes projects that require supplemental funding to proceed, with a particular emphasis on the development of new drinking water sources. Applicants must submit comprehensive water resource development plans that address project needs, land use, water allocation, drought and emergency operations, and repayment schedules. Only projects that address critical water infrastructure needs in high-demand areas are eligible for support.
