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Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant (Massachusetts) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). This program provides grant funds to assist small and/or disadvantaged communities in Massachusetts to improve their drinking water by carrying out projects and activities to address emerging contaminants, including PFAS and manganese.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public water suppliers serving small communities (fewer than 10,000 population) or disadvantaged communities; for-profit non-community water systems and medium/large Community PWS are generally not eligible unless consolidating with a Community PWS. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows EPA allotted $77,007,000 to Massachusetts for FY2022-2025. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant (Massachusetts) is funded by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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