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NYSDEC Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) WQIP funds implementation projects to improve water quality or habitat, promote flood risk reduction, restoration, and enhanced flood and climate resiliency, or protect a drinking water source.
Additional Information:
Applications are accepted annually through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). Municipalities* (including Indian Nations) are eligible for all project types. Soil and Water Conservation Districts are eligible for all project types except Wastewater Treatment Improvement, Dam Safety Repair/Rehabilitation and Removal, and Landfill Leachate Treatment. 501 (c)(3) Not-for-Profit Corporations are eligible for Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection, Dam Safety Repair/Rehabilitation and Removal, Aquatic Connectivity, Marine District Habitat Restoration, and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Restoration and Enhancement only.
Applications are accepted annually through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). Municipalities* (including Indian Nations) are eligible for all project types. Soil and Water Conservation Districts are eligible for all project types except Wastewater Treatment Improvement, Dam Safety Repair/Rehabilitation and Removal, and Landfill Leachate Treatment. 501 (c)(3) Not-for-Profit Corporations are eligible for Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection, Dam Safety Repair/Rehabilitation and Removal, Aquatic Connectivity, Marine District Habitat Restoration, and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Restoration and Enhancement only.
Funding Agencies:
NYSDEC
Frequency Details:
CFA/ Annually, June-July
Match Requirement:
25% match required
New York State
Flooding
Habitat
Nature-based Solutions
Stormwater Management
Water Quality
Infrastructure
Wetlands
Waste Management
Green Infrastructure