Water Infrastructure Improvement & Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants
Overview
Details and How to Apply
The Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) program provides competitive grants to help municipalities affordably undertake critical wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. The program demonstrates New York State's nation-leading commitment to upgrading water and sewer systems, reducing water pollution, and safeguarding vital drinking water supplies from emerging contaminants and toxic chemicals.
The Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants (IMG) program is available for both drinking water and wastewater projects that serve multiple municipalities, such as a shared water quality infrastructure project or the interconnection of multiple municipal water systems.
Governor Hochul has committed $425 million for the 2026 round, delivering on her landmark $3.75 billion commitment in the newly Enacted State Budget.
How to Apply: The application period closed on July 27.
Awardees
The State has awarded $3.4 billion in water infrastructure grants through EFC since 2015, detailed on the interactive map below. The most recent round of grant awards totaling $435 million was announced by Governor Hochul in December 2025.