Federal Grant Award Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 2, awarded the Interstate Environmental Commission (IEC) $944,051 under the Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support (CFDA 66.419) Formula Grant program. The award, effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, funds IEC's comprehensive water quality management and pollution control program serving the tri-state region of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

IEC will utilize these funds to maintain and enhance water quality across the region through multiple coordinated initiatives. Key deliverables include environmental monitoring and laboratory analyses with quality assurance protocols; expanded water quality monitoring programs, including coordination of volunteer monitoring efforts; compliance assistance services related to water pollution abatement; and procurement of microbial source tracking (MST) laboratory equipment to enhance source identification capabilities. Additionally, IEC will conduct water quality assessments at restoration sites in partnership with regional organizations, focusing on eelgrass, oyster, and habitat restoration activities. The program will also provide public information and education services to both public and private sector stakeholders. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.