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Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program – Round 22 (anticipated) is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program is a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that funds projects improving water quality, habitat, flood resilience, and drinking water protection across New York State.
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Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) | GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) This program provides funding to municipalities, conservation districts, and eligible nonprofits in New York to support projects that improve water quality, enhance habitats, and reduce flood risks.
The Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program is administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), a state agency dedicated to the conservation, improvement, and protection of New York's natural resources and environment.
The WQIP is a competitive statewide reimbursement grant program that supports projects aimed at enhancing water quality or habitat, reducing flood risks, improving climate resiliency, and protecting sources of drinking water. With its roots in New York State’s commitment to environmental stewardship, this program is a central tool for addressing pollution and ecosystem degradation through community-level interventions.
The primary objective of the WQIP program is to fund projects that directly improve water quality or habitat or serve related goals such as restoration and flood risk reduction.
This includes a wide range of project types, such as wastewater treatment improvement, non-agricultural nonpoint source pollution abatement, the use of vacuum trucks in MS4 areas, salt storage, road salt reduction, dam safety repairs or removals, land acquisition for source water protection, aquatic connectivity, and habitat restoration in marine districts or for fish and wildlife.
By investing in these varied project categories, WQIP aims to support infrastructure and conservation initiatives that have measurable impacts on New York State’s waterways and ecosystems. Each eligible project type under the WQIP requires a local match of 25% of the awarded amount. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis, meaning recipients must incur costs and then request repayment.
The WQIP supports applicants including municipalities (such as counties, cities, towns, villages, Indian Nations, and other public authorities), Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and eligible not-for-profit corporations, though the types of projects each applicant can pursue vary.
For instance, not-for-profit organizations are only eligible to apply for specific project types, including land acquisition for source water protection, aquatic connectivity, dam safety repair/removal, and habitat restoration. Applicants must submit their proposals through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) portal. The Round 21 application cycle has concluded, with awards expected in December 2025.
The Round 22 cycle is anticipated to open in Spring 2026. All applicants must be registered in the NYS Statewide Financial System (SFS) to be considered eligible to receive funding. Extensive application resources are available for each project category, outlining eligibility, scoring criteria, priorities, and submission instructions.
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the WQIP Round 21 Program Overview and the accompanying Q&A document for more detailed guidance. Submissions are evaluated based on how effectively proposed projects meet the program’s goals, including demonstrated improvement to water quality, support for ecosystem restoration, and the applicant’s capacity to implement the project.
The program does not appear to require Letters of Intent or other pre-application submissions for eligibility. Applicants with questions about the program are directed to contact the NYSDEC’s Division of Water via the official grant inbox at [email protected] or by calling 518-402-8179. All materials and updates, including awards and program changes, are accessible through DEC’s Water Grants Data Portal.
The next round for the application period (Round 22) is expected to open Spring 2026. Applicants should begin early engagement by reviewing past projects, preparing documentation, and confirming eligibility within their respective categories. This preparation is vital for successful participation when the application window opens.
Not specified - Not specified All projects require a 25% local match and are funded on a reimbursement basis. Project types include wastewater treatment, nonpoint source abatement, dam safety, and habitat restoration. City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations Municipalities (including counties, towns, villages, cities, and Indian Nations) are eligible for all project types.
Soil and Water Conservation Districts are eligible for all except wastewater treatment and dam repair. Not-for-profit corporations are eligible for a subset of categories including land acquisition, aquatic connectivity, dam safety, and habitat restoration. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Disaster Prevention and Relief
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Municipalities (including counties, towns, villages, cities, and Indian Nations), Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Not-for-Profit Corporations (limited to select project types) in New York State are eligible. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies by project; supports varied water and habitat improvement efforts Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program is a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that funds projects improving water quality, habitat, flood resilience, and drinking water protection across New York State. This competitive statewide reimbursement grant program supports a wide range of projects including wastewater treatment improvements, nonpoint source pollution abatement, stream restoration, and climate resiliency measures. Round 22 applications are due May 1, 2026. Eligible applicants include municipalities such as counties, towns, villages, and cities; Indian Nations; Soil and Water Conservation Districts; and, for select project types, nonprofit corporations in New York State.
Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). This program offers competitive grants to community-based, not-for-profit organizations and Tribal Organizations to support and empower communities in developing and implementing solutions that address environmental issues, harms, and health hazards.
Patagonia Corporate Grant Program is sponsored by Patagonia. Patagonia supports innovative work that addresses the root causes of the environmental crisis and seeks to protect both the environment and affected communities. The program focuses on local battles to protect specific natural areas, indigenous wild species, or communities from environmental exploitation. It encourages work that brings underrepresented communities to the forefront of the environmental movement and defends communities whose health and livelihoods are threatened by environmental exploitation. The funding is for grassroots activist organizations with direct-action agendas and campaigns for environmental protection over the long term.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
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.