What Stormwater Funding Covers (and Excludes)

GrantID: 13436

Grant Funding Amount Low: $500

Deadline: December 22, 2022

Grant Amount High: $5,000

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Summary

If you are located in and working in the area of Community/Economic Development, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.

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Community Development & Services grants, Community/Economic Development grants, Disaster Prevention & Relief grants, Municipalities grants, Non-Profit Support Services grants.

Grant Overview

Boosting Local Economy through Stormwater Innovations

The recent focus on enhancing stormwater management systems has revealed an opportunity to invigorate local economies through innovative funding strategies. This grant specifically targets economically distressed areas, aiming to inject funding that supports the implementation of new stormwater technologies. By integrating modern solutions such as permeable pavements, advanced drainage systems, and green roofs, communities can address infrastructure deficits while simultaneously creating jobs and boosting the local economy. Notably, this funding does not encompass unrelated economic development activities, ensuring that resources remain focused on the specific challenge of stormwater management.

Consider the case of a depressed urban neighborhood struggling with unemployment and poor public health outcomes due to inadequate stormwater management. By leveraging this funding, local governments can engage technology firms to install high-tech stormwater solutions, creating jobs in both the installation and ongoing maintenance of these systems. Furthermore, businesses can experience reduced costs associated with flooding-related damage, fostering a more stable economic environment. Another example might include deploying smart stormwater monitoring systems that not only manage water flow but also provide real-time data that supports local business operations.

This funding is tailored for municipalities and community organizations with a clear plan that outlines economic impacts alongside stormwater improvements. Organizations lacking the capacity to manage these dual objectives, or those with proposals that do not directly correlate to stormwater management, would find that this funding is not appropriate for their needs. As communities design their proposals, they should assess how their stormwater innovations align with state and national economic development objectives.

Successful applicants often demonstrate potential job creation in their proposals, showcasing the projected employment opportunities as a direct result of the grant funding. This focus on measurable economic outcomes is critical. By establishing these connections, communities can improve their chances of receiving grant funding designed specifically to create a ripple effect of benefits from stormwater management innovations.

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