The Infrastructure Planning Grant Program offers grants to support local government in projects related to the development of sustainable community infrastructure.
Grants up to $10,000 are available to help improve or develop long-term comprehensive plans that include, but are not limited to: capital asset management plans, community energy plans, integrated stormwater management plans, water master plans and liquid waste management plans.
Grants can be used for a range of activities related to assessing the technical, environmental and/or economic feasibility of municipal infrastructure projects.
The Program supports a range of initiatives related to improving water, sewer, drainage and other environmental infrastructure. Eligible projects are those that promote sustainable infrastructure including, but not limited to:
Plans
• Liquid Waste Management Plans
• Integrated Stormwater Management Plans
• Community Energy Plans
• Water Conservation Plans
• Water Master Plans
Studies
• Infrastructure condition assessments
• Economic evaluations of universal metering and conservation rate structures
• Water audits and development of water demand management strategies
• Low impact development technologies and green building design evaluations
• Innovative pilot projects and capacity building programs
• Wastewater reclamation and water reuse studies
The next round of approvals will be based on applications received by July 29th, 2009.
View the Guide, Application Form, and Certification Form. | 
