Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- EPA-OW-OGWDW-24-03
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Grant
- Category
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- Environment
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications for the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program, which seeks to address lead exposure in drinking water, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The EPA expects to make at least one award under each of two National Priority Areas: (1) full lead service line replacements and treatment improvements, and (2) reducing lead in drinking water in schools and childcare facilities. Applications will be evaluated based on the extent to which the proposed project benefits a disadvantaged community, addresses lead action level exceedances, and supports the Justice40 initiative. The application deadline is December 30, 2024.
This funding opportunity, authorized under Section 1459B of the Safe Drinking Water Act, aligns with the EPA's Strategic Plan Goal 5 to ensure clean and safe water for all communities. The EPA expects to award approximately $35 million in total, with $20 million for National Priority Area 1 and $15 million for National Priority Area 2. Federal Grant Awards under this program typically range from $1.5 million to $10 million, with project durations spanning 3-6 years.
Synopsis
The EPA is soliciting applications from eligible applicants for lead reduction projects in disadvantaged communities in two National Priority Areas as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The EPA expects to make at least one award under each National Priority Area but may redistribute the awards differently based on the quality of applications received and other applicable considerations. Awards made under the funding opportunity are intended to promote public health and support the Justice40 initiative by addressing conditions that contribute to increased concentrations of lead in drinking water. Proposed projects must include at least one or more disadvantaged community. Applications will be evaluated based on the extent to which the proposed project:(i) is in and/or benefits a disadvantaged community(ies); (ii) benefits drinking water systems with at least one lead action level exceedance within the last three years or addresses lead levels in drinking water in schools/childcare facilities; and (iii) supports the Justice40 initiative. Please see the NOFO for further details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| EPA-OW-OGWDW-24-03.pdf |
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