Water Protection Grants to the States
Active
- Assistance listing
- 66.474
- Grant awards
- 330 $55,785,762 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Eligible applicants
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- Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
- U.S. Territories and possessions
- U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Beneficiaries
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- Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments
- State
- U.S. Territories
- Treasury account
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- 68-0103-0-1-304
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Environmental Protection Agency administers Water Protection Grants to the States (CFDA 66.474), a program that funds state, territorial, and possession water system security and emergency response capabilities, with the most recent grant award issued October 1, 2010.
The program has not received new awards in over fifteen years. The portfolio comprises 330 total awards spanning 1999 through 2010, with award frequency declining sharply in 2010 (4 awards) after averaging 15–21 annually from 2006–2009. No recent grant opportunities are posted. Applicants should verify current program status through EPA's Water Resilience portal before investing in application development.
When active, the program funded state and local drinking water system counter-terrorism coordination, vulnerability assessments, emergency response planning and exercises, and workforce security training. Funded activities included developing statewide mutual aid networks, conducting tabletop exercises, providing technical assistance and outreach to public water utilities, and funding dedicated state coordinator positions. Representative awards include training and technical assistance to Iowa public water supplies ($50 thousand, October 2010), counter-terrorism coordination in Colorado ($257.3 thousand, July 2009), and emergency response capability enhancement in South Dakota ($350 thousand, January 2009).
The program operated exclusively under EPA funding (all 330 awards, $55.8 million federal dollars obligated). The assistance-type mix tilted heavily toward Project Grants (281 awards, 85 percent) with a smaller Cooperative Agreement component (49 awards, 15 percent). Individual awards ranged from $50 thousand to approximately $781.7 thousand, with typical awards in the $50–350 thousand band. Combined federal and non-federal obligations totaled $56.2 million, indicating minimal matching requirements across the portfolio.
Objective and description
- Objective
The objective of this grant program is to assist states, territories, and possessions of the United States with critical water infrastructure protection.
- Description
The objective of this grant program is to assist states, territories, and possessions of the United States with critical water infrastructure protection. Learn more about this program at: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Assistance under this program is available to States, Tribes, Territories, and possessions of the United States.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Water programs of States, Territories, and possessions of the United States.
- Uses of assistance
Funded activities include providing: (1) technical assistance, training, or distribution of tools that would lead to satisfactory vulnerability assessments of drinking water systems; (2) technical assistance, training, or distribution of tools that would lead to drinking water systems creating, amending or updating emergency response plans to meet new requirements or security threats; (3) assistance to improve communications with or between drinking water systems and other agencies or organizations involved with security or emergency response; and (4) other activities focusing on training to enhance security and improving the readiness of individuals and groups involved in first response at drinking water systems.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
The project/budget period on these grants may exceed one year. The term of the grant shall be determined at the time of grant award.
How to apply
- Application procedure
Applicants, except in limited circumstances approved by the Agency, must submit all initial applications for funding through https://www.grants.gov. Additional information on applying for EPA grants can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/grants/how-apply-grants
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Proposals are approved by EPA according to technical merit and relevance, and availability of funds.
- Award procedure
Application is reviewed by the appropriate EPA Regional Office and, if approved, is signed by the Regional Administrator or designated Division Director.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Approximately 30 to 90 days.
- Appeals
Disputes will be resolved under 2 CFR 1500 Subpart E, as applicable.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 330 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Department Of Public Health | $1,712,903 | 3% |
| 2 | Minnesota Department Of Health | $968,800 | 2% |
| 3 | Texas Commission On Environmental Quality | $781,725 | 1% |
| 4 | NYS Department Of Health | $757,300 | 1% |
| 5 | Michigan Department Of Environment, Great Lakes, And Energy | $679,100 | 1% |
| 6 | The State Of Ohio Office Of Budget And Management | $602,600 | 1% |
| 7 | Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources | $597,500 | 1% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania Department Of Environmental Protection | $595,970 | 1% |
| 9 | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | $557,278 | 1% |
| 10 | State Of Idaho Department Of Environmental Quality | $496,009 | 1% |
10 of 56 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2012 | $175,000 |
| FY2011 | $378,861 |
| FY2010 | $2,223,704 |
| FY2009 | $5,833,666 |
| FY2008 | $5,606,682 |
| FY2007 | $3,786,232 |
| FY2006 | $4,160,175 |
| FY2005 | $4,789,100 |
| FY2004 | $3,706,510 |
| FY2003 | $4,578,032 |
| FY2002 | $20,656,700 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 66.474?
Assistance Listing 66.474 is Water Protection Grants to the States, a federal grant program run by Environmental Protection Agency.
What is the CFDA number for Water Protection Grants to the States?
Its CFDA number is 66.474: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 66.474 awarded?
330 grant awards under 66.474 have obligated $55,785,762 in federal funds to 56 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 66.474?
The recipients obligated the most under Water Protection Grants to the States are California Department Of Public Health ($1,712,903), Minnesota Department Of Health ($968,800) and Texas Commission On Environmental Quality ($781,725).
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