If you want federal funding for water projects you have to go for it.
MDEQ has released regulations and other information that will aid eligible cities, counties and certain other public utilities in applying for the Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infra-structure (MCWI) grant program.
The MCWI grant program, pursuant to SB 2822 (signed into law on April 26, 2022), makes $450 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding available for projects involving drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.
It also emphasizes assistance to economically disadvantaged communities, as well as projects promoting regional development. These MCWI grant funds are available as matching funds for local ARPA fiscal recovery funds.
Details can be found on the MDEQ website, www.mdeq.ms.gov, and directly at http://mswaterinfrastructure.com/. MDEQ will also be hosting informational webinars and in-person meetings.
