DEP-BWR-RFR-FY26-Ipswich River PFAS Grant

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking grant proposals for projects that provide feasibility studies, infrastructure design, water chemistry analyses, and other activities to identify and advance water supply solutions for communities with active public water supply sources in the Ipswich River Basin. The goals of this grant are to address the persistent drinking water quantity challenges and the presence of PFAS in the Basin's drinking water. Eligible projects include planning and implementation projects that reduce demand on the Ipswich River Basin, provide a connection to more sustainable water supply sources, and remediate PFAS contamination. Some key points to consider: * Eligible entities include public water suppliers and municipalities in the Ipswich River Basin with a Water Management Act (WMA) permit or registration. * The total funding available is up to $900,000, with grant awards ranging from $100,000 to $450,000 per applicant. * Applicants are encouraged to provide matching funds, but it is not required. * The project duration is expected to be around 1 year, with all project work to be completed by June 30, 2026.