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Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program | US EPA Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program To accelerate career pipelines in the water utilities sector and provide access to water utility workforce opportunities, under the American Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, Congress authorized EPA to develop a grant program under Section 1459E of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
The grant program will further the goal of ensuring a strong pipeline of skilled workers in the water utilities sector. 2025 Program Update (pdf) On July 11, 2024, EPA announced the selections for the Innovative Water Workforce Development Grant Program, which supports expanding career opportunities in the drinking water and wastewater utility sector and elevating public awareness about jobs in the water workforce.
EPA is providing over $10 million to 12 organizations across the nation. Project Area 1: Targeted internships apprenticeships for skilled water utility trades. National Rural Water Association (Oklahoma) The Water Tower Institute, Inc. (Georgia) Project Area 2: Education programs designed for elementary, secondary, and higher education students.
Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education (Nevada) University of New Mexico (New Mexico) Wichita State University (Kansas) Project Area 3: Regional industry and workforce development collaborations to hiring qualified candidates.
Baltimore City Department of Public Works (Maryland) Center for Watershed Protection, Inc. (Maryland) Grand Rapids Community College (Michigan) Project Area 4: Leadership development, occupational training, mentoring, or cross-training programs that support career advancement.
American Water Works Association (Colorado) Multiplier/WaterNow Alliance (California) Rural Community Assistance Partnership (District of Columbia) Project Area 5: Education and training programs designed for decentralized (septic) water workers to support public health for communities that rely on private wells for drinking water or septic systems.
Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (Hawaii) Frontline workers at water and wastewater treatment utilities across the country are central to public health, environmental, and economic well-being in all communities, big and small.
The water industry is facing wide-spread shortages of qualified workers due to expected retirements, new investments in the nation’s infrastructure, and new technical and scientific skill sets required to operate and maintain these systems.
This grant program supports collaboration among federal, state, and local governments and institutions of higher education, apprentice programs, labor organizations, high schools, and other community-based organizations to provide access to workforce opportunities and build career pipelines in the water sector. EPA News Release about selections from the 2023 funding opportunity . EPA News Release about the 2023 funding opportunity .
On October 15, 2021, EPA announced the selection of nine organizations to receive a total of $3. 8 million in funding under the Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program.
These grants will build the nation’s water workforce and connect individuals to career opportunities in the drinking water and wastewater utility sector, as well as expand public awareness about the opportunities in the drinking water and wastewater utilities.
Information on the inaugural award announcement and recipients is below: EPA's October 15, 2023 Press Release on the water sector workforce grant program Inaugural Grant Request for Application (RFA) (pdf) FY 2020 and FY 2021 Inaugural Recipients: East Central University (Oklahoma) (pdf) Rowan University (New Jersey) (pdf) Wichita State University (Kansas) (pdf) Grand Rapids Community College (Michigan) (pdf) Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Government (Ohio) (pdf) Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust (Washington State) (pdf) Syracuse University (New York) (pdf) Rural Community Assistance Partnership (Washington, D.
C.) (pdf) American Water Works Association (Colorado) (pdf) Sustainable Water Infrastructure Contact Us About Effective Water Infrastructure Contact Us About Effective Water Infrastructure to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on April 13, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible entities include nonprofits, local governments, and other eligible organizations (for Brownfields Job Training Grants, a related program). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (past grantees received up to $300,000 over 3 years for Brownfields Job Training Grants, which are a component of broader water workforce efforts). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant Program is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant (SDC) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This grant program provides funding to states and territories to then make grants to public water systems in small or disadvantaged communities to address emerging contaminants, including PFAS. Eligible activities include projects addressing PFAS in drinking water, source water, household water-quality testing, local contractor training, and activities necessary for a state to respond to an emerging contaminant. The primary purpose is to address challenges of PFAS in drinking water.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
On June 11, 2026, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled that the EPA's February 2025 termination of the $2.8 billion Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program — created by Section 60201 of the Inflation Reduction Act — was arbitrary, capricious, and unlawful. The ruling voids the termination but does not order the EPA to resume the program, leaving the September 30, 2026 statutory deadline as the binding constraint. For the 116 grantees and the coalition of nonprofits, cities, and tribal partners that were already in award negotiations, the next 105 days will determine whether the program survives in any operational form or migrates entirely to the Court of Federal Claims as a damages action.
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