Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 awarded the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality a $29.87 million capitalization grant on June 5, 2026, under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program (CFDA 66.468). This award, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, capitalizes North Dakota's DWSRF to provide low-interest financing to eligible public water systems for planning, design, and construction of drinking water infrastructure improvements. The grant enables the state to make loans to communities for water system upgrades that enhance public health protection under the Safe Drinking Water Act framework.

In addition to core infrastructure financing, the grant supports set-aside activities including technical assistance to small water systems, operator certification programs, and source water protection initiatives. The award period extends through May 31, 2033, and is intended to increase the technical, managerial, and financial capacity of public water systems across North Dakota while benefiting citizens throughout the state. As a formula grant capitalization award, these funds establish the financial foundation for the state's revolving loan fund, enabling sustained, long-term investment in drinking water infrastructure without requiring reobligation of federal resources for each individual project.