EPA announces $80M in stormwater, sewer overflow grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced approximately $80 million in funding through its Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to support stormwater and wastewater infrastructure upgrades nationwide.

The funding, drawn from fiscal years 2025 and 2026, will be distributed to states and awarded to local communities to improve systems that capture, store and treat stormwater. The program is designed to reduce pollution from stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows, which can carry contaminants such as sediment, chemicals and untreated sewage into nearby waterways.

“Stormwater and sewage systems are critical for managing pollution to keep our nation’s waterways clean and support healthy people, economic growth, and thriving ecosystems,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer in a press release. “This $80 million investment will help states upgrade stormwater management systems to address the threat of aging and inadequate infrastructure.”

The program places a strong emphasis on supporting small and financially distressed communities, which often face the greatest challenges in maintaining and upgrading stormwater systems. Under current rules, these communities are not required to provide matching funds, lowering barriers to project implementation.

The full list of recipients can be found here.