Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program
The WQIP Program funds construction and implementation projects across New York State that use science and engineering to improve water quality, restore habitats, reduce flood risk, and protect drinking water sources.
Funder: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Due Dates: July 10, 2026 (Questions deadline) | July 31, 2026 (Full application due by 4:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: At least $75 million available annually; typical awards range from $100,000 to $15 million depending on project type; 25% match required.
Summary: Supports construction and implementation projects across New York State that improve water quality, habitat, flood resiliency, and protect drinking water sources.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA); planning-only projects are not eligible.
Description
The Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program is a competitive, statewide reimbursement grant administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The program funds construction and implementation projects that directly improve water quality or habitat, promote flood risk reduction and climate resiliency, restore habitats, or protect drinking water sources throughout New York State. Eligible project types include wastewater treatment improvements, nonagricultural nonpoint source abatement and control, municipal stormwater system upgrades, land acquisition for source water protection, salt storage and road salt reduction, dam safety repair and removal, aquatic connectivity, marine district and fish/wildlife habitat restoration, and landfill leachate treatment.
