Drinking water supply protection measures may require funding assistance outside the resources of the community. There are many sources and types of funding available for source water protection activities. When looking for source water funds, consider the specific protection needs within the watershed or wellhead protection area such as funds for public education, clean-up days, etc. This is very important because there are varied sources of potential funding for specific source water protection implementation. However, there are also many funding sources that are broad-based and can be used for source water protection measures.
Available Funding Sources
State of South Dakota - DANR
This site gives a list of available funding thru the State of South Dakota.
http://www.sdgs.usd.edu/other/linksfundingnav.html
Central South Dakota Enhancement District
http://www.csded.org/funding.php
Source Water Collaborative
List of financing sources based on who needs the information.
http://www.sourcewatercollaborative.org/get-help/
Funding Sources for South Dakota Planning Districts
http://www.eda.gov/resources/economic-development-directory/states/sd.htm
EPA Funding
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
The WIFIA program accelerates investment in our nation’s water infrastructure by providing long-term, low-cost supplemental loads for regionally and nationally significant projects.
Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection
This web site is a searchable database of financial assistance sources such as grants, loans, and cost-sharing.
https://ofmpub.epa.gov/apex/watershedfunding/f?p=fedfund:1
USDA
Funding Sources for Water Quality
This is a list of funds from U.S. Department of Agriculture that might apply to protecting our water resources.
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=rural-development
Conservation Reserve Program - Natural Resources Conservation Service
Financial assistance to eligible farmers and ranchers to address soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on their lands.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/crp/
Funding Sources for Water Quality Natural Resources Conservation Service
This is a list of funds included in the 2014 Farm Bill from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's conservation agency that might apply to protecting our water resources.
- Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
- Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
- Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
- Agricultural Easement Program (ACEP)
Wells Fargo Environmental Grant Program
The grant program helps fund local environmental activities and supports innovative projects that help foster a "greener" economy.
https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/csr/ea/environmental-giving
This in not an exhaustive list of possible source water funding. It is a basic list that will be updated periodically.
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