SWP Funding Fact Sheet

To help communities fund their local Source Water Protection efforts, the Public Water Supply Section has compiled the following Fact Sheets on Funding for Source Water Protection. These Fact Sheets describe funding sources which support a wide array of source protection approaches. Each description includes key information such as application deadlines, eligibility requirements, the program scope, and an example of a funded project. For additional information, the funding agency's website and contact information are provided.

To access a Fact Sheet, simply click on a program name from the list below:

Clean Water Management Trust Fund Funds projects that enhance and protect water quality

Clean Water State Revolving Fund Funds wastewater treatment facilities and estuary and non-point source programs

EPA Source Water Protection Grants Fund provided by EPA to support local community efforts in Source Water Protection

Natural Heritage Trust Fund Protects areas of state or national ecological import

Section 205(j) Grants, DENR Fund water quality planning projects

Section 319 Grants, DENR Fund non-point source management programs

EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentive Program) of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Provides cost-share, technical assistance and education addressing a range of soil, water, air, wildlife, and natural resource concerns.

Water and Sewer Grants Program, NC Rural Water Center Funds projects for improving, planning, and constructing water and sewer facilities

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Promotes community economic development and environment