PFAS Remediation Grant and Loan Fund
The PFAS Remediation Grant and Loan Fund from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services supports scientific projects to remove PFAS contamination from drinking water through advanced treatment and infrastructure upgrades.
Funder: New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
Due Dates: Rolling (Eligibility requests accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Low-interest loans and grants; current loan interest rate 4.61% (until Aug 1, 2027); 10% principal forgiveness; disadvantaged systems may qualify for 30-year terms.
Summary: Supports New Hampshire water systems and municipalities in remediating PFAS contamination through grants and loans for infrastructure projects.
Key Information: Eligibility requests must be submitted before a full application; funding contingent on project documentation and environmental review.
Description
The PFAS Remediation Grant and Loan Fund, administered by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), provides financial assistance in the form of low-interest loans and grants to address exceedances of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) standards in drinking water. The program targets both public and private community water systems, non-profit non-transient public water systems, and municipalities. Eligible projects include installation of water treatment systems, drilling new wells, and constructing interconnections to remediate PFAS contamination. The fund emphasizes strong asset management planning, robust documentation, and technical support to ensure the effective remediation of PFAS maximum contaminant level violations.
