Source Water Protection Assistance Program (SWPAP)
Forecasted
The Source Water Protection Assistance Program funds Kentucky projects that use research and targeted actions to protect and improve public drinking water sources.
Funder: Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet
Due Dates: No fixed deadline; applications accepted on a rolling basis
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per project; one-year project period; total available funding varies annually
Summary: Supports Kentucky communities in protecting and improving the quality of public drinking water sources through targeted local projects.
Description
The Source Water Protection Assistance Program (SWPAP) is administered by the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet's Division of Water. The program provides grants to support projects that protect public drinking water sources from contamination or degradation. Projects may include identifying and managing contaminant sources, enhancing security of source areas, and conducting public education or outreach. The overarching goal is to ensure long-term improvements in source water quality for current or future public water supplies in Kentucky.
