Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in Arizona

This grant program focuses on aiding eligible communities to either prepare for or recover from emergencies that impact the safety and reliability of drinking water supplies. It supports efforts to mitigate situations caused by various disasters such as drought, flood, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, disease outbreaks, and chemical spills without requiring a federal disaster declaration. The program offers financial assistance through two main types of grants:

• Water transmission line grants of up to $150,000, which can be used for constructing waterline extensions, repairing breaks or leaks in existing water distribution lines, and conducting related maintenance to restore the water supply.
• Water source grants of up to $1,000,000 to fund the construction of a water source, intake facilities, or treatment facilities.

These grants aim to prevent damage to, or restore, households and business' access to clean, reliable drinking water in rural areas and towns affected by natural disasters. Additionally, this funding seeks to improve the natural environment and stimulate local economies by encouraging manufacturers and other businesses to establish or expand operations in these areas.