East Brooklyn and South Wilmington Appropriations
🏛 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Can you apply?
This grant is for the Village of East Brooklyn and the Village of South Wilmington, Illinois. Only these two municipalities are eligible to apply for this specific appropriation. The grant funds water system infrastructure improvements and regional system coordination efforts. Activities must address Safe Drinking Water Act compliance and drinking water quality challenges benefiting underserved communities.
This grant is for the Village of East Brooklyn and the Village of South Wilmington, Illinois. Only these two municipalities are eligible to apply for this specific appropriation. The grant funds water system infrastructure improvements and regional system coordination efforts. Activities must address Safe Drinking Water Act compliance and drinking water quality challenges benefiting underserved communities.
Program description
The objective of this program is to provide funding for the water system infrastructure needs for the Village of East Brooklyn and the regionalization efforts for the Village of South Wilmington. This funding will directly address Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) compliance, drinking water quality challenges, and support for underserved/disadvantaged communities. This program appropriates funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Fund, the Water Revolving Fund, and the Build Illinois Bond Fund to provide a grant to the Village of East Brooklyn and the Village of South Wilmington for the purposes of Water System Infrastructure and Regionalization Efforts. Part of the funding is coming from the WIIN Small and Underserved Disadvantaged Communities (SUDC) Grants Program. Administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 532-00-3954).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for the Village of East Brooklyn and the Village of South Wilmington, Illinois. Only these two municipalities are eligible to apply for this specific appropriation. The grant funds water system infrastructure improvements and regional system coordination efforts. Activities must address Safe Drinking Water Act compliance and drinking water quality challenges benefiting underserved communities.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Project narrative describing infrastructure needs and SDWA compliance gaps
- Engineering assessment or water system audit
- Budget and cost estimates for proposed improvements
- Community demographics and disadvantaged population data
- Letters of support from municipal leadership and water system operators
Program contact
- 👤 Matthew Maas
- 📧 Matthew.Maas@Illinois.Gov
- 📞 217-786-0784
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only the Village of East Brooklyn and Village of South Wilmington in Illinois are eligible. This is a targeted appropriation for these two specific municipalities.
What can funds be used for?
Water system infrastructure improvements, SDWA compliance upgrades, and regionalization efforts that improve drinking water quality for disadvantaged communities.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $2.69 million to $7.06 million, depending on project scope and community needs.
Is cost sharing required?
No. This grant does not require local cost matching or cost sharing contributions from recipients.
What are funding sources?
Funding combines the Environmental Protection Fund, Water Revolving Fund, and Build Illinois Bond Fund, with some support from WIIN Small Underserved Disadvantaged Communities grants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus applications on SDWA compliance gaps and specific water quality challenges in your community. Demonstrate urgent infrastructure needs clearly.
- Emphasize how projects will benefit underserved or disadvantaged residents. Document community demographics and current water access barriers.
- If pursuing regionalization, outline governance agreements and cost-sharing arrangements with partner utilities or municipalities.
- Request technical assistance early from Illinois EPA. They can clarify eligibility questions and project scope expectations.
- Build strong relationships with Illinois EPA staff before submitting. Early engagement increases alignment with program priorities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to clearly document SDWA violations or specific water quality deficiencies affecting your system. Underestimating project costs or timeline realism. Proposing activities outside water infrastructure without clear linkage to SDWA compliance.
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