Federal Grant Award Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 awarded the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality a $1,043,000 capitalization grant under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program (CFDA 66.458) on May 6, 2026, with a completion date of April 30, 2033. This formula grant funds the state's SRF program to provide low-interest financing to municipalities and local entities for water infrastructure improvements, with a primary focus on addressing emerging contaminants. Emerging contaminants include substances and microorganisms such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, industrial chemicals, pesticides, and microplastics that pose newly identified or re-emerging risks to human health and the environment.

Under this capitalization grant, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality will deploy funds as loans to subrecipient communities for eligible Clean Water Act projects, including planning, design, and construction of water quality improvement and protection infrastructure. The anticipated deliverables encompass financing for wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater management systems, and emerging contaminant remediation projects. The expected outcomes are to improve and protect water quality throughout North Dakota with an emphasis on emerging contaminant mitigation, benefiting citizens across the state through enhanced water infrastructure and environmental protection.