Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program
🏛 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Can you apply?
This grant is for Illinois communities developing a complete lead service line inventory under state law. Low-income and disadvantaged communities are the primary focus. Eligible recipients are typically municipalities, water utilities, and water districts serving the targeted communities. The grant supports activities to identify and document lead service lines in drinking water systems.
This grant is for Illinois communities developing a complete lead service line inventory under state law. Low-income and disadvantaged communities are the primary focus. Eligible recipients are typically municipalities, water utilities, and water districts serving the targeted communities. The grant supports activities to identify and document lead service lines in drinking water systems.
Program description
Lead Service Line Inventory Grants assist low income and disadvantaged communities in developing a Complete Lead Service Line Inventory, meeting the requirements of Section 17.12 Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act (LSLRNA) (415 ILCS 5/17.12). SEE NOFO SEE NOFO Beneficiaries: SEE NOFO Federal Assistance Listing: 66.468 — Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. Administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 532-60-3017).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for Illinois communities developing a complete lead service line inventory under state law. Low-income and disadvantaged communities are the primary focus. Eligible recipients are typically municipalities, water utilities, and water districts serving the targeted communities. The grant supports activities to identify and document lead service lines in drinking water systems.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application form (GATA/CSFA-required documents)
- Project narrative
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of low-income/disadvantaged community status
- Documentation of current lead service line tracking methods
Program contact
- 👤 Lanina Clark
- 📧 Lanina.clark@illinois.gov
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 66.468 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$844,671,000
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$409,422,000
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$395,000,000
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$268,618,000
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$250,107,000
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$247,974,000
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$245,934,000
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$239,745,000
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$227,150,000
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$222,288,000
Top States by Funding
- CA 13 awards $1,779.7M
- FL 7 awards $1,449.4M
- TX 9 awards $1,050.6M
- NC 8 awards $909.1M
- IL 6 awards $801.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Illinois state appropriations. How funding has trended year over year.
| 2022 | $2,000,000 | |
| 2023 | $2,000,000 | |
| 2024 | $12,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Low-income and disadvantaged communities in Illinois. Water utilities and municipalities serving these areas typically qualify.
Is there a deadline?
This is a rolling grant program. Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year.
What activities does this grant support?
Developing a complete lead service line inventory that meets Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act requirements.
What is the typical award amount?
Grants range from $20,000 to $50,000 per project.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant requires no local match or cost-sharing from applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your narrative on serving low-income or disadvantaged communities most impacted by lead exposure.
- Clearly document your current lead service line tracking methods and gaps.
- Show how the inventory work will support future replacement planning and public notification efforts.
- Include letters of support from local health departments or community advocacy groups.
- Submit early rather than waiting until a potential deadline ends funding cycles.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without demonstrating low-income or disadvantaged community status. Failing to show alignment with Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act requirements. Not clearly explaining gaps in current lead service line data.
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