Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Grant
This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, aimed at local governments, utilities, and organizations working to improve public water supply, sewer systems, and related environmental initiatives in Arkansas.
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division offers funding for water and wastewater projects through various state and federal programs. Eligible projects include public water supply, treatment and distribution systems, sewer collection and treatment systems, solid waste collection or disposal, irrigation, flood control, erosion control, and agricultural best management practices. The grants support capital improvement projects with awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000,000. Applications must be submitted at least 60 days before the commission meeting, with specific deadlines listed for the upcoming year. Funds may be used for new or existing systems. Generally, funds must be used for capital improvement projects and not maintenance projects. The Natural Resources Division has funded projects which includes but not limited to amounts of $5,000 up to $50,000,000. Completed applications must be received at least 60 days before the commission meeting date. A completed application will include all attachments referenced in the application. Please review each item carefully before submitting, and contact the Natural Resources Division staff if you have questions. Incomplete applications will be returned to the sender for correction and must be resubmitted for consideration.
Award Range
$5,000 - $50,000,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Funds are primarily for capital improvement projects, not maintenance.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Projects must aim to significantly improve water quality or wastewater management, demonstrate community need, and ensure long-term sustainability - Includes entities such as rural development authorities, public facilities boards, water associations, improvement districts, levee and drainage districts, conservation districts, regional solid waste authorities, and wastewater treatment districts.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
October 15, 2025
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