Construction Grants for Wastewater Treatment Works (66.418)
Construction Grants for Wastewater Treatment Works (Assistance Listing 66.418) is run by the Environmental Protection Agency. It awarded $68.6 million in 16 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $4.3 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $2.7 million. Half of the 16 awards fell between $1.0 million and $6.8 million, and they ranged from $83,000 to $12.2 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$68.6 million
- Grant awards16
- Typical award$2.7 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$21.4 million
- Size rank927 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $8.1 million in fiscal 2021 to $21.4 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 927th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 2 states and territories.
What the program funds
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.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Funding for this construction grants program is for American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia because they are exempt by the U.S. Congress from establishing a State Revolving Fund (SRF). Grants are awarded to only these territories and the District of Columbia from the SRF funds (Title VI grants), which are awarded as Title II grants. Funding requests for construction of wastewater treatment facilities are now to be made to the SRF representative of the State in which the construction is proposed.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds are used for construction of municipal wastewater treatment works including privately owned individual treatment systems, if a municipality applies on behalf of a number of such systems. Such works may serve all or portions of individual communities, metropolitan areas, or regions. A project may include, but may not be limited to, treatment of industrial wastes. The grantee must require pretreatment of any industrial wastes which would otherwise be detrimental to efficient operation and maintenance, or the grantee must prevent the entry of such waste into the treatment plant. The grantee must have or initiate an acceptable system of user charges. From 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. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: Geospatial Resources at EPA (https://www.epa.gov/geospatial).
Matching requirements
Statutory Formula: Title 33, Part Section 1285(c)(3), Subpart NA,Public Law NA.Funds are allotted in accordance with Section 205(c)(3) of the Clean Water Act. Subpart Public Law Allotments are determined based on the appropriation and the formulae in the section 205(c)(3).This program operates under Section 202 of the Clean Water Act. The Federal grant may be for up to 55 percent for grants awarded after September 30, 1984. The District may lower these percentages with the concurrence of the Regional Administrator pursuant to Section 202(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act as amended by Public Law 100-4. For innovative or alternative treatment processes and techniques referred to in section 201(g)(5), the funding shall be 20 per centum greater than the above approved percentage, but in no event greater than 85 per centum of the cost of construction of the project being funded with the grant. The grantee must assure that they will provide funds for all remaining costs. American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and Virgin Islands will receive the funds allocated up to 100 percent of the cost of construction. The District of Columbia will receive the maximum federal share of 55 percent. The District of Columbia's match will be reduced from 45 percent to 10 percent under the IIJA for FY22 and FY23. Then for FY24 through FY26, it will increase to 20 percent.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Contact the headquarters (or regional location, as appropriate) for application deadlines.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Range: $100,000 to $10,000,000/fiscal year; Average: $5,000,000/fiscal year.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: New stormwater projects, new and rehabilitated sewer lines, Installation of filtration, conveyance, and green infrastructure measures and wetland creation and improvements projects.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Construction Grants for Wastewater Treatment Works (66.418) awarded $68.6 million across 16 grant awards, an average of $4.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy and Environment | District of Columbia | 10 | $39.4 million |
| DC Water & Sewer Authority | District of Columbia | 4 | $24.2 million |
| Executive Office of the Government of the Virgin Islands | U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $5.0 million |
| The Environmental Law Institute | District of Columbia | 1 | $83,000 |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to state and local governments.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 15 | $68.5 million | 100% |
| Nonprofits | 1 | $83,000 | 0.1% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 15 | $63.6 million |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $5.0 million |