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Clean Water Construction Grant Program is sponsored by DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program provides funding for design and construction of projects that contribute towards the District’s compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA) through stormwater green infrastructure, stormwater grey infrastructure, sewage infrastructure, and emerging contaminants infras…
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Clean Water Construction Grant Program - Resources for Funding Applicants | doee Clean Water Construction Grant Program - Resources for Funding Applicants << Back to Clean Water Construction Grant Program main page Clean Water Construction Grant Program The CWC grant program receives funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
This grant can provide up to 80% of a project’s total cost. Project applicants must provide at least 20% of their project’s eligible costs using a non-federal funding source, referred to as the local match. This minimum project budget, including local match, eligible for funding consideration is $250,000.
The quick guide below outlines 1) the types of projects funded, 2) when funding may be available if your project is selected, 3) the application process, and 4) last year’s Request for Applications. To be placed on an email list to receive funding announcements or to learn more about how your agency or organization can apply, please contact Jeff Oser, [email protected] , or (202) 727-8705.
The District of Columbia’s Clean Water Construction (CWC) program may provide funding for design and construction of projects that contribute towards the District’s compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA) through one of four categories, (1) Stormwater Green Infrastructure Projects, (2) Stormwater Grey Infrastructure Projects, (3) Sewage Infrastructure Projects, and (4) Emerging Contaminants Infrastructure Projects.
The CWC grant award process occurs over two fiscal years.
In the first year of the cycle, DOEE updates the existing Project Priority Lists (PPL) with new projects, as follows: DOEE solicits applications for new projects; DOEE adds new projects to a PPL within the applicable project category, in order from highest score to lowest, creating four ranked lists; DOEE seeks public comment on the PPLs; and DOEE submits the PPLs to EPA for review and approval.
In the second year of the cycle, DOEE applies for CWC funding in the following way: EPA notifies DOEE of the Clean Water Construction State Revolving Fund allocation; DOEE uses the PPLs to identify the highest ranked projects to include in the application.
DOEE determines which projects to fund by considering the amount of funding available and which projects are ready to proceed; and DOEE submits the District’s CWC grant application to EPA. For further information on this process, refer to the District’s Project Priority Rating System (PPRS). The PPRS and the PPLs are available for download at the bottom of this page.
Step 1: Request to be added to the CWC Stakeholder list so that notice of the funding opportunity will be emailed to you as soon as the opportunity opens. Step 2: Determine whether the proposed project would be categorized as Stormwater Green Infrastructure, Stormwater Grey Infrastructure, Sewage Infrastructure, or Emerging Contaminants. Step 3: Obtain written permission to perform work from the property owner.
This could be DDOT, DPR, NPS, DCHA, etc. Step 4: Calculate the total project cost, federal funding request (up to 80% of the total project cost) and local match requirement (at least 20% of the total project cost). (Emerging contaminants applications do not require a matching contribution.) Step 5: Secure a source of local match funding.
Step 6: Submit a proposal that directly addresses the scoring criteria found in the Project Priority Rating system (PPRS) and includes all elements and documents required by the Request for Applications. While the text and requirements of the RFA may change slightly each year, reviewing the previous Clean Water Construction Request for Partners (CWC RFP) may be helpful for planning purposes.
District of Columbia Project Priority Rating System 2025 Stormwater Green Infrastructure PPL 2025 Stormwater Grey Infrastructure PPL 2025 Sewage Infrastructure PPL 2025 Emerging Contaminants Infrastructure PPL
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Public bodies with jurisdiction for treatment, transport, or disposal of domestic wastewater in a geographic area, or Indian tribes/authorized tribal organizations; written permission from property owner required. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to 80% of total project cost (minimum $250,000 project budget) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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