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SD DENR Water and Wastewater Grant and Loan Programs
DENR State Water Plans
The State Water Facilities Plan is a list of potential water projects. Types of projects on the facilities plan include: rural, municipal, and industrial water supply, treatment, storage and distribution; wastewater collection, transport, and treatment; storm water collection and treatment; and watershed restoration.
The Board of Water and Natural Resources is responsible for placement of projects onto the State Water Facilities Plan. Local sponsors may request a meeting with department staff to discuss the project, alternatives, rates, and funding criteria. Placement on the Plan is a requirement prior to receiving funding from the Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, Clean Water SRF, and Drinking Water SRF Programs; however, placement on the State Water Plan provides no guarantee of funding. A preliminary engineering study must be submitted as part of the State Water Facilities Plan application for infrastructure projects. These projects should be ready to initiate construction within two years.
Application Deadline: October 1
Amendment Deadline: February 1, May 1, and August 1.
Contact staff for additional information.
Revolving Fund Loan (SRF) for Water and Wastewater Projects
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program was established to provide low interest loans to governmental entities for clean water and nonpoint source pollution control projects. The funds available are dependent upon appropriations from the U.S. Congress and repayments from funds previously loaned.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be a governmental entity with the authority to generate revenues and to repay general obligation, revenue obligation, sales tax obligation, or combination of these bonds; or a nonprofit corporation with the authority to generate revenues and repay a loan. The applicant must be included on the Intended Use Plan and the current State Water Plan.
Application Deadline: January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15.
Contact staff for additional information.
DENR Consolidated Grant for Water and Wastewater Projects
The Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program was established to provide grants and loans for water projects. The Board of Water and Natural Resources has been authorized by the Legislature to administer the program. The funds available are dependent upon the amount appropriated by the Legislature and the funds previously awarded.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be sponsored by one of the following: a special purpose district with the authority to construct a water resources project; a state agency or general purpose government such as a municipality, county, or township; a federally recognized Indian tribe; or a nonprofit corporation formed pursuant to South Dakota Codified Laws (SDCL) 47-22 with the authority to construct, operate and maintain a water resources project. The applicant must be included on the current State Water Plan.
Application Deadline: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
Contact staff for additional information.
DENR Small Community Planning Grant for Water and Wastewater Projects
The Small Community Planning Grant Program was established to promote a proactive approach to water and wastewater infrastructure management. This program provides small communities with funds to hire an engineering consultant to conduct a comprehensive study and develop an engineering report with recommended alternatives. The engineering report’s level of detail will be on par with the facilities plan required for SRF projects.
The Small Community Planning Grant Program also includes utility rate analysis and review. Communities can access grant funds to procure professional services to conduct a rate analysis and review using Show-me Ratemaker™.
Eligibility:
The grant is available to systems serving a population of 2,500 or fewer. The project sponsor must be an entity of government (county, municipality, or township) or a special purpose district with the authority to construct a water or wastewater project (sanitary, water user, watershed, or water project). Non-profit organizations are also eligible provided they were formed for the primary purpose of supplying water or sanitary service. Nonprofit water systems applying for this grant must meet the definition of a community water system (a public water system which serves at least 15 service connections used by year-round residents or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents). This grant is not available for projects already on the State Water Plan. Grants will be made on a first come, first served basis.Deadline:
Applications are accepted at any time.
Contact staff for additional information.
