Department of Environmental Quality announces water funding opportunities

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality on Tuesday announced fiscal year 2026 funding opportunities for Idaho’s drinking water and wastewater systems.

Interested applicants are asked to electronically submit letters of interest detailing funding needs for funding to grants.loans@deq.idaho.gov for each funding opportunity. Letters of interest forms are available on DEQ’s grants and loans web page. Completed letters are due by Jan. 10. 

Priority lists will be shared with the public for review and comments mid-April 2025. 

DEQ will host a training opportunity to assist with the application process and give an update for the fiscal year 2026 funding outlook. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required. The virtual workshop is scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 4.

Info: deq.idaho.gov