The PFAS Grant Program was established through the PFAS Cash Fund, created by Senate Bill 20-218 in 2020, to prevent further contamination and reduce human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Colorado. The program provides financial assistance to entities engaged in identifying, assessing, and mitigating the impacts of PFAS on public health and the environment.
Funding Categories
The grant program is divided into three primary funding categories:
Sampling – Supports efforts to detect and monitor PFAS contamination in water supplies and the environment.
Emergency Assistance – Provides rapid response funding to address urgent PFAS contamination incidents.
Infrastructure – Funds water treatment systems, filtration technology, and other infrastructure projects aimed at reducing PFAS exposure.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants may include:
Public water systems
Local governments
Tribal entities
Environmental organizations
Other entities involved in water quality and environmental protection
Application Process
Additional details on funding cycles and deadlines are available through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
Interested applicants can contact the program via email at cdphe_wqcd_pfas_grant@state.co.us for more details.
For IES projects, the required documents include a completed application checklist, IES grant application, sampling map, W-9, financial risk assessment, and a sampling and analysis plan.
