Emergency community water asst. Grant - appropriated(ECWAG-a) - 500,000 limit

The City of Kiana received $980,000 in federal funding through the Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (ECWAG) program (CFDA 10.763), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service. The award, issued on June 25, 2025, supports emergency water infrastructure improvements in Kiana, Alaska, a rural community with fewer than 10,000 residents. The grant will fund projects designed to address significant declines in water quantity or quality, with an anticipated completion date of June 25, 2027.

Under this project grant, the City of Kiana will implement water system infrastructure repairs, upgrades, and related improvements necessary to ensure the community maintains adequate quantities of potable water meeting federal standards. The ECWAG program prioritizes funding for rural communities experiencing water emergencies such as droughts, natural disasters, or infrastructure failures. The two-year performance period allows the municipality to complete necessary remediation work to restore reliable water service to residents and establish sustainable water system operations.