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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.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, District corporations, County or town improvement districts, School districts, Indian nations or tribes, Public benefit corporations or authorities that are allowed to build and operate a water quality infrastructure project. All projects must prioritize water quality infrastructure at a municipally owned sewage treatment works or public water system. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $425 million total available (for current 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 (WIIA) and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants (IMG) Programs is funded by New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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