Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Regional Water Implementation

* The Regional Water Implementation Grant Program supports multi-community water infrastructure projects in rural Kansas. * The program promotes regional collaboration and leverages federal funds to consolidate systems, expand Public Wholesale Water Supply Districts, or benefit at least two unconnected Primary Water Systems. * Eligible expenses include projects that result in system consolidation, creation or expansion of a Public Wholesale Water Supply District, and projects that benefit a minimum of two public water supply systems. * A total of $2 million has been allocated for the program in 2025. * Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2025, to November 14, 2025. * To be eligible, projects must meet the national objective of benefiting low- and moderate-income persons, with at least 51% of participants meeting this requirement. * Local funding is required, with at least 50% matching funds, and no project can be funded entirely by grants. * Pre-application is required to confirm eligibility before applying for CDBG funding.