Funding

There are many programs and opportunities listed below, ranging from $10,000 to $5 million, that can help fund green infrastructure projects. Sorting by project type, funding type or eligible activities will narrow your search and make it easier to see and digest what’s available.

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United States Department of Agriculture

Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program

Project Type: Planning, Design, Construction, Maintenance
Funding Type: Federal

Funding Amount: Long-term, low-interest loans. If funds are available, a grant may be combined with a loan if necessary to keep user costs reasonable.

Eligible Applicant and Activities
Eligible applicants include: State and local governmental entities, nonprofits, and Federally-recognized tribes. Areas that may be served include: Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less -- check eligible addresses.

Eligible activities include: Acquisition financing or construction or improvement of Drinking water sourcing, treatment, storage and distribution; Sewer collection, transmission, treatment and disposal; Solid waste collection, disposal and closure; and Storm water collection, transmission and disposal. In some cases, funding may also be available for related activities such as Legal and engineering fees; Land acquisition, water and land rights, permits and equipment; Start-up operations and maintenance; Interest incurred during construction; Purchase of facilities to improve service or prevent loss of service; and Other costs determined to be necessary for completion of the project.

Funding Cycle and Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted year round and may be filed electronically using RD Apply.

Website:
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-waste-disposal-loan-grant-program/nj

Contact: Kenneth C. Drewes, Community Programs Director

Email: kenneth.drewes@nj.usda.gov

Phone: 856-787-7753

Address: 8000 Midlantic Dr., Suite 50S
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

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