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Find similar grantsWater Infrastructure Improvement & Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants is sponsored by New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC). Offers competitive grants to municipalities for critical wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects, aiming to upgrade water and sewer systems, reduce water pollution, and safeguard drinking water supplies.
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State Water Grants | Environmental Facilities Corporation Water Infrastructure Improvement & Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants $453 Million Awarded to 83 Projects Statewide Announced by Governor Hochul on Dec. 19, 2025 The Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) program provides competitive grants to help municipalities affordably undertake critical wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects.
The program demonstrates New York State's nation-leading commitment to upgrading water and sewer systems, reducing water pollution, and safeguarding vital drinking water supplies from emerging contaminants and toxic chemicals.
The Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants (IMG) program is available for both drinking water and wastewater projects that serve multiple municipalities, such as a shared water quality infrastructure project or the interconnection of multiple municipal water systems. The State has awarded $3. 4 billion in water infrastructure grants through EFC to more than 1,000 projects since 2015, detailed on the interactive map below.
The most recent round of grant awards totaling $453 million was announced by Governor Hochul in December 2025.
State and Federal Requirements You must comply with certain requirements if your project receives funding Mandatory Terms & Conditions Minority and Women-Owned, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Equal Employment Op… Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Requirements American Iron and Steel Guidance Scroll back to the top of the page
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Municipalities in New York State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $425 million available in this round. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 27, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Water Infrastructure Improvement & Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants is funded by New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The solicitation lists 5 required documents: project application, environmental review documentation, Davis-Bacon compliance documentation, MWBE compliance documentation, and American Iron and Steel certification. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants (IMG) Programs is sponsored by New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC). These programs provide competitive grants to help municipalities undertake critical wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. The funding aims to upgrade water and sewer systems, reduce water pollution, and safeguard drinking water supplies from emerging contaminants and toxic chemicals. It prioritizes projects that identify and replace lead service lines and enhance grants for drinking water projects that comply with the State's standards for emerging contaminants.
Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grant (IMG) Programs is sponsored by New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC). Competitive grants to help municipalities undertake critical wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. Focus areas include combating emerging contaminants (like PFOA, PFOS, and 1,4 dioxane), addressing combined and sanitary sewer overflows, and replacing lead service lines. Enhanced grants are available for drinking water projects meeting state standards for emerging contaminants and for wastewater/sewer projects in small, rural, and disadvantaged communities.
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