# Construction Grants for Wastewater Treatment Works (66.418)

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Construction Grants for Wastewater Treatment Works is run by Environmental Protection Agency. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $68.6 million in 16 grants, about $4.3 million per award.

## Objectives

To assist and serve as an incentive in construction of municipal wastewater treatment works which are required to meet State and/or Federal water quality standards and improve the water quality in the waters of the United States. From fiscal year (FY) 2004 onwards, American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia may use up to four percent of the funds appropriated under Title VI for administration and closeout of their construction grant program. Funds will be awarded to assist in construction of municipal wastewater treatment works which are required to meet local and/or federal water quality standards and improve the water quality in the waters of the United States. Annual funding priorities are determined by the municipal water pollution control agency in which the grantee is located. The project must be given priority by the municipal water pollution control agency through its project priority system and recommended for funding for approval by the EPA Regional Office.
Funds will be awarded to assist in construction of municipal wastewater treatment works which are required to meet local and/or federal water quality standards and improve the water quality in the waters of the United States. Annual funding priorities are determined by the municipal water pollution control agency in which the grantee is located. The project must be given priority by the municipal water pollution control agency through its project priority system and recommended for funding for approval by the EPA Regional Office.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8.1 million | 3 |
| 2022 | $19.8 million | 6 |
| 2023 | $11.8 million | 4 |
| 2024 | $7.5 million | 3 |
| 2025 | $21.4 million | 3 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy and Environment | District of Columbia | $39.4 million |
| DC Water & Sewer Authority | District of Columbia | $24.2 million |
| Executive Office of the Government of the Virgin Islands | U.S. Virgin Islands | $5.0 million |
| The Environmental Law Institute | District of Columbia | $83,000 |