Albany, NY – June 28, 2018 – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $275 million in grant funding is available to municipalities with infrastructure projects that protect or improve water quality and/or public health.
"We are committed to ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to clean water, and I urge local leaders to take advantage of these grant opportunities to make a real difference for the municipalities they serve."
Water Infrastructure Improvement Act Wastewater Infrastructure Projects Depending on the estimated cost of the project, successful applicants may receive Water Infrastructure Improvement Act grant funding for up to 25 percent of net eligible project costs, or a maximum of $25 million, whichever is less.
Water Infrastructure Improvement Act Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects Applicants seeking funding for a drinking water project are eligible to receive grants of either 60 percent of net eligible project costs, or $3 million, whichever is less.
Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants Clean Water and Drinking Water Projects Cooperating municipalities with an eligible project may receive an award limited to the lesser of $10 million or 40% of net eligible project costs.
We understand the challenges municipalities face when it comes to water quality, and this funding for clean water infrastructure projects will provide them with the resources they need to improve systems and support opportunities for economic growth and revitalization."
In addition to creating and sustaining local jobs, these grants will provide important support to municipalities to upgrade their aging infrastructure and address water quality impairments they cause.
Since the Governor took office, EFC is proud to have provided more than $14 billion in assistance to communities from Long Island to Niagara Falls and everywhere in between and I encourage any community in need of water infrastructure upgrades to contact EFC to learn how we can help."
We all require about half a gallon of drinking water every day.
The Clean Water Infrastructure grants will help ensure that clean water is always available while helping to keeps water costs affordable."