NYSEFC Announces $425 Million Available for Grants for Water Infrastructure

Next Round of Water Infrastructure Improvement and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants is Open

Funding Boost Delivered by Governor Hochul's $3.75B Investment Plan in the Enacted State Budget

EFC is now accepting applications for Water Infrastructure Improvement and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants. Governor Kathy Hochul has made $425 million available, delivering on her landmark $3.75 billion commitment in the newly Enacted State Budget. This increased investment will allow local governments to continue tackling legacy threats such as lead service lines and emerging contaminants, ensuring that New York remains a national leader in protecting our abundant water resources and delivering clean, safe drinking water.

Local governments and public authorities are encouraged to apply. EFC’s Community Assistance Teams are available to provide one-on-one consultations to help municipalities prepare strong applications. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on July 27. 

Priorities this round reflect the Governor’s continued commitment to ensuring this funding is awarded to the communities that need it most:
• There is $127.5 million allocated for projects that identify and replace lead service lines.
• Enhanced grants will continue for drinking water projects that bring systems in compliance with the State’s strict standards for emerging contaminants.
• Enhanced grants will continue for wastewater and sewer projects in small, rural, and disadvantaged communities.

Any community needing assistance with water infrastructure projects is encouraged to contact EFC. New Yorkers can track projects benefiting from EFC’s investments using the interactive project impact dashboard.