DEP Accepting Applications for New or Innovative Water/Wastewater Grants

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for grants under the New or Innovative Water/Wastewater Technology Grant Program.

Applications are due November 30.

Grants are available to municipalities, municipal authorities, counties and school districts that are making improvements to existing drinking water or sewage treatment facilities using new or innovative technology. Grants for individual projects will be available up to $500,000 under this program.

Preference will be given to the following new or innovative wastewater treatment that utilizes new or innovative technology to reduce energy consumption or the carbon footprint of a system when compared to conventional processes.

DEP said it would post the application form and instructions on its eLibrary webpage. Look for form 3800-FM-WSFR0271, “Application for Growing Greener Grant Assistance New or Innovative Water/Wastewater Technology,” under the Water Standards and Facility Regulation section.


10/12/2007

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