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Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities - The Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities Program provides funding opportunities for projects to construct green infrastructure best management practices (BMPs) that prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments by decreasing stormwater runoff into Illinois' rivers, streams, and lakes. BMPs may be located on both public or private land.
Feb 20, 2024 · CHICAGO (Feb. 20, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $206 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Illinois drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – the largest such ...
Funding. Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO) utilizes funds distributed by the State of Illinois generated under the Build Illinois Bond Fund. Illinois EPA's Notice of Funding Opportunity includes $5,000,000 in funding for projects that will improve water quality in Illinois. GIGO has a set maximum total grant award of $2,500,000 ...
Feb 24, 2023 · “Every community deserves access to clean water resources and reliable water infrastructure, but this isn’t always the reality. When Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, our goal was to support additional water projects across the nation,” said Sen. Dick Durbin. “I’m glad to see a $104 million investment as a ...
Jun 13, 2024 · 6/13/2024. (UI) — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $41 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. The grants will support critical repairs to water, sewer, and drainage systems in 32 communities, benefiting 52,000 residents across Illinois.
Apr 4, 2023 · Every American—no matter their race, income or zip code—deserves to have confidence that the systems carrying and processing the water they use every day are safe, clean and reliable.” “Everyone in Central and Northwestern Illinois should have access to safe, clean drinking water," said Rep. Eric Sorensen. “The Bipartisan ...
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Feb 21, 2024 · The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for more than 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important programs for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure.
