Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Grant Program
This Illinois EPA grant funds agencies to plan, analyze, and prioritize projects that address water quality issues and pollution control throughout Illinois.
Funder: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical project period is 2 years; specific award sizes not published—see program page for updates.
Summary: Supports planning agencies and organizations in Illinois to develop and prioritize projects that protect and improve water quality through targeted management planning activities.
Description
The Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Grant Program, administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Bureau of Water, provides funding to areawide planning agencies and other eligible entities to undertake water quality management planning activities. These activities are intended to identify water quality problems, prioritize solutions, and guide future projects that protect and improve water resources across Illinois. The program supports planning, technical guidance, preliminary design for best management practices, administrative controls, and public education efforts related to water pollution control.
