Wastewater Planning Matching Grants
The Wastewater Planning Matching Grants from DNREC fund scientific and technical studies to help Delaware utilities plan and prepare for future wastewater infrastructure improvements.
Funder: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted any time, funding permitting)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per application; $50,000 annual cap per municipality; 1:1 cash match required
Summary: Supports Delaware municipal and county wastewater utilities in planning and studies to advance wastewater projects toward future funding.
Key Information: Match cannot come from a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan; first come, first served until funds are exhausted.
Description
The Wastewater Planning Matching Grants program, administered by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), provides financial support to municipal and county wastewater utilities in Delaware. The program is designed to assist with the early stages of project development, such as general planning, preliminary engineering reports, and essential planning studies. These activities help utilities update facility plans and conduct studies needed to prepare for future funding opportunities, including applications to the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (Clean Water State Revolving Fund). The grant aims to strengthen local wastewater infrastructure planning and facilitate access to larger funding sources for implementation.
