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Merger/Regionalization Feasibility Grant Program (MRF) is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ). This program provides grants for studies to evaluate the potential consolidation of two or more systems into one system and the potential physical interconnection with another system for regional wastewater treatment or regional water supply.
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Merger/Regionalization Feasibility Grants | NC DEQ The Merger/Regionalization Feasibility grants were created in Session Law 2015-241, with the changes made to NCGS 159G, to broaden the use of grant funds to encourage water and wastewater utilities to become viable and more proactive in the management and financing of their systems.
The grants are limited to $50,000 from the Wastewater Reserve or the Drinking Water Reserve, over a period of three years, to the same local government unit or nonprofit water corporation. The Affordability Criteria do not limit the grant percentage or the eligibility for these grants.
Types of Funding Available Nonprofit Water Corporations Eligible Projects And Guidance Studies to evaluate the potential consolidation or two or more systems into one system into one system and the potential physical interconnection with another system for regional wastewater treatment or regional water supply. MRF Scope Preparation FAQ (6/16/25) Contact Matthew Rushing at (919) 707-9060 or via email at matthew. rushing@deq.
nc. gov with questions about this grant program.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local government units and nonprofit water corporations in North Carolina involved in water/wastewater management. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 per applicant. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Merger/Regionalization Feasibility Grant Program (MRF) is funded by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Water Resources Development Grant Program for State and Local Projects is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) Division of Water Resources (DWR). This program provides cost-share grants to local governments in North Carolina for water management, stream restoration, and water-based recreation projects, as well as feasibility and engineering studies for these initiatives.
Environmental Assessment Funding Grant (MARC Grant) is a grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) Brownfields Redevelopment Section that funds environmental site assessments, reuse planning, and community engagement in historically disadvantaged areas of North Carolina. The EPA awarded NC DEQ a $2 million MARC grant in 2022 to complete assessments across three historically disadvantaged regions of the state. Sites are selected on a rolling basis through staff outreach to eligible communities through September 2027. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofits, and other entities in North Carolina whose properties may qualify for brownfields assessment and reuse planning support.
Environmental Assessment Funding Grant (MARC Grant) is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) Brownfields Redevelopment Section. The Environmental Assessment Funding Grant (MARC Grant) funds environmental site assessments, reuse planning, and community engagement in historically disadvantaged areas of North Carolina. Sites are selected on a rolling basis through staff outreach to eligible communities.
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