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ActiveOklahoma Councils of Governments (COGs) · 2026

Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grant Program

Quick Facts

Agency: Oklahoma Councils of Governments (COGs)
Funding: Unspecified
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Oklahoma communities with fewer than 7,000 residents.

About This Grant

Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grant Program is sponsored by Oklahoma Councils of Governments (COGs). The REAP Grant Program helps Oklahoma communities with fewer than 7,000 residents fund projects that improve infrastructure, safety, economic growth, and quality of life. The Councils of Governments are responsible for distributing these funds within their regions.

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Rural Economic Action Plan Grants Rural Economic Action Plan Grants The OWRB’s Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grant Program is a point-based grant designed to assist Oklahoma's rural communities with water and wastewater infrastructure projects promoting public health and safety. Applications are accepted from 12:00 a. m July 1 through 5:00 p.

m. on the first working day of September each year. The application period for FY 2027 closed on September 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.

\n<li>Entities must have a population of 7,000 or less</li>\n<li>Maximum of $350,000 per project per applicant during fiscal year 2027 period</li>\n<li>No local match required; additional points awarded if at least 15% provided</li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-d4c1f63339" class="cmp-text"> Entities must have a population of 7,000 or less Maximum of $350,000 per project per applicant during fiscal year 2027 period No local match required; additional points awarded if at least 15% provided \n<li>Counties, towns, and municipalities</li>\n<li>Public works authorities</li>\n<li>School districts</li>\n<li>Districts formed under Title 82 of the State’s statutes as follows:<ul>\n<li>Water conservancy districts</li>\n<li>Rural water districts</li>\n<li>Rural sewage districts</li>\n<li>Irrigation districts</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-9768de18e2" class="cmp-text"> Counties, towns, and municipalities Districts formed under Title 82 of the State’s statutes as follows: Water conservancy districts \n<li>Sewer line construction or repair and related storm or sanitary sewer projects</li>\n<li>Water line construction or repair</li>\n<li>Water treatment</li>\n<li>Water acquisition</li>\n<li>Distribution or recovery and related projects</li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-9aacff258a" class="cmp-text"> Sewer line construction or repair and related storm or sanitary sewer projects Water line construction or repair Distribution or recovery and related projects \n<li>Prepare supporting documentation:<ul>\n<li>Trust indenture or organizational documents</li>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/owrb/documents/financing/rural-economic-action-plan-grants/REAP_Authorizing_Resolution.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Authorizing resolution</a></li>\n<li>Rate Study</li>\n<li>Rate ordinance or minutes</li>\n<li>Fiscal Sustainability Plan</li>\n<li>Utilities Contract </li>\n<li>Consent Order (if applicable)</li>\n<li>Proof of additional funding (if applicable)</li>\n<li>Engineer's report & cost estimate</li>\n<li>Most recent audit or agreed upon procedures (must be within two fiscal years)</li>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/owrb/documents/financing/rural-economic-action-plan-grants/REAP_Verification_Page.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Verification Form</a> signed by the authorized signer and attorney</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"http://survey123. arcgis. com/share/4c7fe309f0394223bd96f717b745cbc6\" target=\"_blank\">REAP Grant Application</a> between July 1 and 5:00 p.

on the first working day of September</li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-ed0ad95af2" class="cmp-text"> Prepare supporting documentation: Trust indenture or organizational documents Rate ordinance or minutes Fiscal Sustainability Plan Consent Order (if applicable) Proof of additional funding (if applicable) Engineer's report & cost estimate Most recent audit or agreed upon procedures (must be within two fiscal years) Verification Form signed by the authorized signer and attorney Complete the REAP Grant Application between July 1 and 5:00 p.

on the first working day of September Applications are ranked based on the following criteria:\n<ul>\n<li>Population (55 point maximum) </li>\n<li>Rates & Study (10 points maximum)</li>\n<li>Operational Cost Ratio (13 points maximum)</li>\n<li>Local Participation (10 points maximum)</li>\n<li>Adjusted Per Capita Income (10 points maximum)</li>\n<li>Need/consent order (5 point maximum)</li>\n<li>Amount of grant requested (7 point maximum)</li>\n<li>Benefit to other systems (5 point maximum)</li>\n<li>Fiscal Sustainability Plan (10 point maximum)</li>\n<li>Previous grant assistance (points vary)</li>\n<li>Workshop Attendance (5 points maximum)</li>\n</ul>\nApplications receiving 40 or more points will be placed on a project priority list and ranked from highest to lowest priority based on total points.

Applications are recommended for approval to the Board when all other funding sources are secured and adequate grant funds are available for obligation.

\n"}}" id="text-9ac626680b" class="cmp-text"> Applications are ranked based on the following criteria: Population (55 point maximum) Rates & Study (10 points maximum) Operational Cost Ratio (13 points maximum) Local Participation (10 points maximum) Adjusted Per Capita Income (10 points maximum) Need/consent order (5 point maximum) Amount of grant requested (7 point maximum) Benefit to other systems (5 point maximum) Fiscal Sustainability Plan (10 point maximum) Workshop Attendance (5 points maximum) Applications receiving 40 or more points will be placed on a project priority list and ranked from highest to lowest priority based on total points.

Applications are recommended for approval to the Board when all other funding sources are secured and adequate grant funds are available for obligation. SFY 2027 REAP Grant Application Webinar SFY 2027 REAP Grant Rule Changes <a href=\"/content/sok-wcm/en/owrb/financing/forms-and-guidance. html\">Forms & Guidance</a>\n<a href=\"/content/sok-wcm/en/owrb/financing/frequently-asked-questions.

html\">Frequently Asked Questions</a>\n"}}" id="text-f1d3fb6650" class="cmp-text"> Frequently Asked Questions <a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/owrb/documents/financing/rural-economic-action-plan-grants/fy-2027-reap-application-guide. pdf\">FY 2027 REAP Overview</a>\r\n<a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/owrb/documents/financing/rural-economic-action-plan-grants/fy_2027_reap_grant_application_checklist.

pdf\" target=\"_self\">FY 2027 REAP Grant Application Checklist</a>\r\n<a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/owrb/documents/financing/rural-economic-action-plan-grants/fy_2027_reap_grant_rule_changes. pdf\">FY 2027 REAP Grant Rule Changes</a>\r\n<a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/owrb/documents/financing/rural-economic-action-plan-grants/FY27-fsp-example.

pdf\">FY 2027 FSP Example</a>\r\n<a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/owrb/documents/financing/rural-economic-action-plan-grants/rural-economic-action-plan-fact-sheet. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">REAP Grant Fact Sheet</a>\r\n"}}" id="text-dc84d2dba0" class="cmp-text"> FY 2027 REAP Grant Application Checklist FY 2027 REAP Grant Rule Changes <a href=\"mailto:lori. johnson@owrb.

ok. gov\">Lori Johnson, Chief, Financial Assistance Division</a>\n<a href=\"mailto:jerri. hargis@owrb.

ok. gov\">Jerri Hargis, Assistant Chief, Financial Assistance Division</a>\n<a href=\"mailto:fadgrants@owrb. ok.

gov\" target=\"_blank\">fadgrants@owrb. ok. gov</a>\n<a href=\"https://forms.

office. com/Pages/ResponsePage. aspx?

id=ZHgwmpg-CE-5CnKLYs8yxYsXe4Asp7tKg9t1ZeAYYzxUQ08zRUE4VkNBMkw0NDhOVlBPN1I0MVlBTi4u\">Questions or comments</a>\n"}}" id="text-1a1fdbdb62" class="cmp-text"> Lori Johnson, Chief, Financial Assistance Division Jerri Hargis, Assistant Chief, Financial Assistance Division Oklahoma Water Resources Board 3800 North Classen Boulevard

Eligibility Requirements

Oklahoma communities with fewer than 7,000 residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grant Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Oklahoma communities with fewer than 7,000 residents. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grant Program?

Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grant Program is funded by Oklahoma Councils of Governments (COGs). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grant Program?

This opportunity targets applicants in Oklahoma. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grant Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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