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Water Quality Project Assistance (Chapter 1) - Utah Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Quality Chapter 1 – Introduction: Community’s Guide to the Utah Water Quality Project Assistance Program The Utah Water Quality Project Assistance Program (WQPAP) was created by the State Legislature in 1983 to provide financial assistance and state participation with the needs and requirements associated with conserving, developing, treating, restoring and protecting the waters of the State.
The Water Quality Board is the policy making board and the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), within the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, manages the WQPAP program. In 1987, Congress replaced the Construction Grants program with the State Revolving Fund program .
Rather than provide direct grants to communities, the federal government provides each state with a series of grants, then each state contributes a 20 percent state match. Grants from the federal government are combined with state funds in the WQPAP and are used to capitalize a perpetual source of funds to finance water quality construction control activities at below market interest rates.
To familiarize you with our program, we have developed this community guide. The guide is designed to give you an overall view of WQPAP program requirements, and guide you through the steps as we proceed through the WQPAP process together. At the end of each chapter, we have included a checklist to assure that important, but not always readily apparent, tasks are completed at the right time and in the right order.
To be considered for WQPAP financing, your proposed activity must result in a water quality benefit. Projects eligible for WQPAP financing include such traditional activities as construction of wastewater treatment plants and sewers.
The program also will finance non-traditional water quality-related activities such as agricultural runoff control, landfill closures, contaminated industrial property (brownfield) remediation, stream bank restoration, and wellhead protection. Although this guide is focused on the general process for funding of traditional activities, the process for funding of non-traditional activities is similar.
If you are considering a non-traditional activity, please contact DWQ as early as possible . The WQPAP offers a variety of financing options at below-market interest rates to assist communities in meeting their specific needs.
These include planning and design advances for communities which do not have the capability of financing the phases of a project prior to construction, grants for construction for “hardship communities” and construction loans at or below interest rates for communities which can afford to make repayments on a loan.
In addition to offering low interest financing for the planning, design and construction of water pollution control projects, the WQPAP also offers assistance for the wide variety of activities discussed in this community guide. DWQ staff members have expertise in planning, design, environmental sciences, civil and environmental engineering, local financing, and administration.
We will assist you through each step of the process from your initial planning to project completion. The planning, design, construction and operation of a wastewater project is not as formidable a task as it may sometimes seem. We trust that this guide will serve you well, and we encourage you to take advantage of the experience and expertise of DWQ staff.
Our goal is to make your journey as easy and straightforward as it can be. Chapter 2: Getting Started Chapter 3: Planning Your Project Chapter 4: Designing Your Project Chapter 5: Receiving Your Loan and/or Grant Chapter 6: Building Your Project Screen readers: Skip division navigation down to footer.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals, businesses, corporations, associations, private entities, and government agencies in Utah. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Water Quality Improvements Financial Assistance Programs is funded by Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Utah. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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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.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
On June 11, 2026, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled that the EPA's February 2025 termination of the $2.8 billion Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program — created by Section 60201 of the Inflation Reduction Act — was arbitrary, capricious, and unlawful. The ruling voids the termination but does not order the EPA to resume the program, leaving the September 30, 2026 statutory deadline as the binding constraint. For the 116 grantees and the coalition of nonprofits, cities, and tribal partners that were already in award negotiations, the next 105 days will determine whether the program survives in any operational form or migrates entirely to the Court of Federal Claims as a damages action.
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