The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,563,500 Formula Grant under the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant Program (CFDA 66.447) to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The purpose of the award is to provide subawards to local municipalities in Mississippi for the planning, design, and construction of eligible water quality improvement and protection projects, including the execution and development of overflow and/or stormwater infrastructure projects. The anticipated deliverables include plans, designs, constructed overflow or stormwater infrastructure, integrated stormwater management master plans, technical design documents, and sanitary sewer overflow control solutions. The expected outcomes are to protect public health and improve water quality by reducing sewer overflows through the management of stormwater, benefiting municipal entities, which may include rural and/or disadvantaged communities in the state of Mississippi. The grant has a performance period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $1.6m | 9/6/23 |