Applications are now being accepted for the Water Quality Improvement Program.
Donor Name: DuPage County
State: Illinois
County: DuPage County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/02/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
DuPage County Stormwater Management recognizes the financial burden a property owner may face undertaking a project that improves regional water quality. Stormwater Management’s WQIP is a competitive grant that provides financial assistance to projects providing a regional water quality benefit to local waterways. The grant funds up to 25% of eligible construction costs for water quality improvement projects. DuPage County initiated the grant program in 2000 and awarded approximately $6.9 million to 120 projects to date.
Highest consideration will be given to projects that provide a water quality benefit on a regional scale. Grant reimbursement is only allowable for construction costs. Projects that build resilience and offer strong multijurisdictional and multi-purpose benefits will also be highly considered.
Criteria
The following shall govern DuPage County decisions on WQIP funding recommendations.
- Projects must provide a regional water quality benefit, as well as pollutant load reduction. Estimates of load reductions must be determined using an IEPA or DuPage County approved methodology.
- Projects that are required to be implemented as part of a development permit are not eligible for funding assistance. However, if the applicant can demonstrate that a portion of the project exceeds permit requirements for water quality, then that portion of the project may be eligible for funding.
- The completed DuPage County WQIP Funding Request Form with supporting documents shall be submitted to DuPage County Stormwater Management by the deadline established in the Request-for-Proposal Packet, in order to be considered for funding.
- Funding requests are only being accepted for construction of water quality projects. Eligible construction costs will be reimbursed to grantees. Projects required as part of a regulatory permit are not eligible for funding.
- Applicants shall cost-share at least 75%. Expenses incurred or activities occurring prior to approval of funding by DuPage County are not eligible for reimbursement or to meet cost-share requirements. Several entities may combine resources to meet the applicant cost share requirement, or individual applicants may propose Federal or State or other grant resources to meet the applicant cost share requirement. DuPage County estimates providing a share of no more than $100,000 per project, depending on program interest.
- The project shall comply with or be consistent with all applicable watershed plans and storm water management ordinances, regulations, laws and statutes.
- The requests are limited to available DuPage County WQIP funds.
- “Land Rights” – For all properties where in-the-ground construction will or may occur, the Applicant shall provide Owner-authorized land access and/or land rights or evidence of possessory interest in the form of previously recorded documentation or written authorization, from all property owners affected.
- DuPage County municipalities, townships, non-profits, businesses, organizations, HOA’s, and individuals are eligible to receive funds under the WQIP grant. However, as noted above, the projects must provide a regional benefit.
For more information, visit DuPage County.
