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Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant

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Posted: Aug 19, 2026
Amount: $7,800,000
Closes: Oct 5, 2026 (in 46 days)

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Classification and identifiers

Solicitation number: EPA-OW-OWM-26-03
Assistance listing (CFDA): 66.445

Amount

$7,800,000

Who can apply

See Section 2 of the full announcement for eligibility information.

About this opportunity

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1459E to accelerate career pipelines in the water utilities sector and provide access to water utility workforce opportunities. This action advances the Administration’s priorities, including the goals of Make America Healthy Again, by focusing on building the nation’s water workforce which is critical to ensuring public health and environment protection. Consistent with the law, this action will help inform people about the role of water and wastewater utilities in their communities and increase the awareness of water utility career opportunities. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support expanding career opportunities in the drinking wate...