The Utah Division of Water Quality is now accepting applications for the Utah Lake Preservation Fund, a competitive grant program for Utah Lake water quality projects.
Donor Name: Utah Department of Environmental Quality
State: Utah
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/03/2022
Size of the Grant: $30 million
Details:
During the 2022 General Session, the Utah Legislature created the $30 million Utah Lake Preservation Fund using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The Utah Division of Water Quality is administering a competitive grant program for Utah Lake water quality projects.
Project Categories
There are 5 general project categories that are eligible for funding:
- Wastewater Infrastructure
- Stormwater Infrastructure
- Nonpoint Source Projects including Agricultural
- Stormwater Best Management Practices
- Nonpoint Source Information & Education
- In-Lake Water Quality
Local Contribution
- Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to co-invest (matching funds) equaling at least:
- 10% of the project cost for projects totaling less than $150,000;
- 20% for projects between $150,000 and $1,000,000;
- 50% for projects between $1,000,000 and $10,000,000; and
- 80% for projects over $10 million.
Eligibility Criteria
- Projects are eligible if they:
- Utah Lake Watershed Map
- Provide a water quality benefit
- Are located in Utah Lake and its watershed
- Meet federal ARPA requirements.
- For wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects, projects must meet the requirements of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
- For nonpoint source projects, projects must support implementation of Utah’s NPS management program plan.
For more information, visit UDEQ.
