Response to Water Emergencies for Systems that Ensure Clean Water (American Relief Act, 2025, Public Law 118-158)

Environmental Protection Agency

To assist in responding to clean water emergencies for systems that ensure clean water. Pursuant to the American Relief Act, 2025, Public Law (P.L.) 118-158, this assistance program provides grant funding for projects and activities to protect the health or welfare of persons affected by a clean water emergency. Eligible applicants include States or territories in EPA Regions 3 and 4 impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Funding is for projects and activities that support clean water emergen

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Helps water systems respond to emergencies and improve public health. Provides funding for assessments, training, and planning to ensure clean water access.

Quick Facts

Funding
Contact for details
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
Environmental Protection Agency

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What Is This Program?

Funds are provided to eligible applicants as determined by EPA to respond to and alleviate emergency situations including but not limited to identifying critical needs at impacted systems, developing disaster assessments and planning documents, preparing cost estimates, conducting training, assisting with operational statuses trackers, and applying for federal funding including assistance developing workplans. This assistance program provides grant funding for projects and activities in emergency situations that are necessary for preventing, limiting, or mitigating a substantial danger to public health.

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Visit the Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) webpage.
  • Request assistance through the provided contact information.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.epa.gov/water-infrastructure/water-technical-assistance-programs
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
continuous

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • water quality infrastructure projects
  • technical assistance for water systems
  • engineering support for funding applications
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • costs related to non-water infrastructure projects
  • administrative costs not directly related to water quality
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Administrative costs capped at 15%
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
acknowledgment of federal funding and use of agency logos
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

link.matthew@epa.gov
202-250-8740

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