Wastewater and Drinking Water (WDW) Program – CDBG Construction Grants
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs' WDW Program funds rural water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades to improve public health and environmental sustainability.
Funder: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs
Due Dates: April 5, 2026 (Round 1 Proposal) | May 22, 2026 (Round 1 Pre-Approval) | June 7, 2026 (Round 1 Application) | October 4, 2026 (Round 2 Proposal) | December 4, 2026 (Round 2 Pre-Approval) | December 13, 2026 (Round 2 Application)
Funding Amounts: Maximum $750,000 per project (over $1M project cost, highest user rates); 20% local match required; awards capped at $5,000 per project beneficiary.
Summary: Supports rural Indiana communities in upgrading wastewater and drinking water infrastructure through competitive CDBG construction grants.
Key Information: Highly competitive, two-stage application process; only non-entitlement local governments eligible.
Description
The Wastewater and Drinking Water (WDW) Program, part of Indiana's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Construction Grants, offers funding to rural Indiana local governments for the improvement of critical water and sewer infrastructure. The program aims to protect public health, safeguard the environment, and strengthen the sustainability of rural water and wastewater systems. Eligible projects include upgrades to wastewater collection and treatment facilities, as well as enhancements to drinking water systems such as water towers, treatment plants, and distribution networks. The WDW Program is designed to benefit primarily low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents and foster long-term community growth and resilience.
