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"Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Illinois EPA's EC-SDC Grant Program provides funding to assist small or disadvantaged communities in Illinois with projects addressing emerging contaminants, specifically PFAS and Manganese, in drinking and/or source water.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be Illinois Community Water Supplies that meet the eligibility requirements of the Public Water Supply Loan Program (PWSLP) and have pre-qualified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (G…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $40,249,646 total, with an award ceiling of $15,000,000 per applicant. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Program is funded by Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly. Note that portal registration or login may be required before you can access the full application.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: Draft workplan and Final application via Grants.gov. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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