Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Control Infrastructure Technologies Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To improve the effectiveness, cost efficiency, and protection of public safety and water quality. Pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 1302f(b), stormwater infrastructure technology, this assistance program provides grant funding to establish and maintain Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Infrastructure Technologies (CESITs), to be located in various regions throughout the United States. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2025: Funding will support projects that establish regional CESITs that will conduct research on new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies and alternative funding approaches; provide technical assistance to State, Tribal, and local governments; and collaborate with regional institutions, among other eligible activities. Funding will also support one CESIT project to create and maintain a national electronic clearinghouse that contains information relating to new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Other
Beneficiaries
- State
- Other
Communities and entities responsible for stormwater management, including planning, financing, operations, and maintenance.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the competitive announcement. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Funds are provided to eligible applicants to establish and maintain Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Infrastructure Technologies (CESITs), to be located in various regions throughout the United States as authorized by Section 33 U.S.C. 1302f(b). This assistance program provides grant funding for the CESITs to conduct research on new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies and alternative funding approaches; provide technical assistance to State, Tribal, and local governments; and collaborate with regional institutions, among other eligible activities. Funding will also support one CESIT project to create and maintain a national electronic clearinghouse that contains information relating to new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies.
Mission Categories
Primary: Water Pollution Control
Other categories:
Environmental Quality Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds are provided to eligible applicants to establish and maintain centers of excellence for new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies, to be located in various regions throughout the United States as authorized by Section 33 U.S.C. 1302f(b). This assistance program provides grant funding for the centers of excellence to conduct research, provide technical assistance, and conduct effective outreach and collaboration on new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies, other approaches to water resource enhancement, and alternative funding approaches. Specific uses and restrictions on funds will be described in detail in the competitive announcements.
Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: https://www.epa.gov/geospatial.
Restrictions
Specific uses and restrictions on funds will be described in detail in the competitive announcements.
Required Documentation
Documentation of nonprofit status may be required. Nonprofit organizations that are not exempt from taxation under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code must submit other forms of documentation of nonprofit status; such as certificates of incorporation as nonprofit under state or tribal law. Applicants may be requested to demonstrate they have appropriate experience.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements