Water Safety and Security Act Project Grants is sponsored by Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Funds development of valve and hydrant inspection programs and mapping of shut‑off valves/hydrants to improve water safety—a public health infrastructure component.

Water Safety and Security Act Project Grant | Missouri Department of Natural Resources DROUGHT ALERT - Conditions improved slightly, with 77% of the state experiencing abnormally dry or drier conditions. Water Safety and Security Act Project Grant Application Period is Open The Missouri Water Safety and Security Act, found in Missouri Revised Statutes section 640.

144, RSMo , requires certain community public water systems to develop valve and fire hydrant inspection programs. The Act also requires systems to develop an accurate map identifying shut-off valve and hydrant locations using a geographic information system (GIS) or an alternative physical mapping system and create a hydrant inspection program.

Section 1452(g) and (k) of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act authorizes the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to distribute part of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) to public water systems to improve system capacity, promote asset management and maintain compliance with federal and state drinking water laws.

Through this grant program, the department provides financial assistance to eligible community public water systems to develop accurate maps that satisfy the requirements of the Missouri Water Safety and Security Act. Information and Assistance For additional information, please contact the department’s Capacity Development Program Coordinator at 573-526-2180 or via email at capacitydevelopment@dnr. mo.

gov . Community public water systems required to comply with provisions of section 640. 144, RSMo are eligible to apply for financial assistance through this program.

Community systems that are exempt from those provisions are not eligible to apply, which includes the following systems: Municipalities with populations greater than 30,000 Counties with charter forms of government with populations more than 600,000, but fewer than 700,000 or that exceed a population of 950,000 Systems regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission that serve a population greater than 30,000 Eligible Projects and Costs Eligible projects are limited to contractual agreements to develop valve and hydrant inspection programs and accurate valve and hydrant maps that include all shut-off valve and hydrant locations throughout the applying water system’s distribution system and to satisfy the requirements of Section 640.

144, RSMo. A finalized valve and hydrant inspection program plan and/ or a map accurately depicting the locations of all system shut-off valves and hydrants must be provided to the department for a project to be considered complete. Reimbursement for pre-approved project-related costs is only issued following completion of awarded projects and submission of a finalized map to the department.

Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis after the priority application period. Maximum award amounts are limited to $15,000. Matching funds are not required, but may contribute to project selection and ranking according to the priority point criteria described in section 4 of the grant application form.

The department is accepting applications for the Water Safety and Security Act Project Grant. Applications submitted by Jan. 31, 2026, will be ranked competitively and awarded in order of priority rank.

Applications received between Feb. 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026, may be awarded as funds remain available.

Application for Water Safety and Security Act Project Grant MO 780-3065 Vendor Input/ ACH-EFT Application Business Entity Certification, Enrollment Documentation, and Affidavit of Work Authorization Online No Tax Due System Information The applicant must submit the application form and additional required documentation by email to capacitydevelopment@dnr. mo.

gov or by mail to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Water Protection Program, Public Drinking Water Branch, P. O. Box 176, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0176.

The State Revolving Fund Affordability Grant Eligibility Evaluation is used to determine priority scoring for the Source Water Protection Program Grant. It does not determine applicant or project eligibility. Applicants do not need to complete the evaluation form, but it is recommended to review the data used to select applicants.

State Revolving Fund Affordability Grant Eligibility Evaluation Form MO 780-2854 In order to receive funding, applicants must execute and adhere to a financial assistance agreement. When an applicant is recommended for an award, the financial assistance agreement will be sent along with the terms and conditions.

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