Iowa DNR Water Security Funding Sources

This web site was created to assist water supply and wastewater operators with locating funding sources for assessing, enhancing and maintaining the security of the facilities they are responsible for. This web page will be updated periodically with new information and tools from the Iowa DNR, US EPA, Department of Homeland Security, Water Industry Groups, and other sources as deemed appropriate.

The U.S. EPA Water Security Division has put together a web page listing a variety of potential funding sources.

Federal Homeland Security Funding

Eighty percent of the Federal Homeland Security funding that the State of Iowa receives is passed through to local communities. In Iowa, the local money is disbursed through County Emergency Management Agency Coordinators (pdf file). Security improvements at water and wastewater facilities are eligible for funding if they meet DHS Office of Grants and Training Guidelines. Contact your local county emergency management coordinator if you would like to apply for grant money.

• IA Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (*.pdf file)
• IA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (*.pdf file)
• IA Community Development Block Grant Program (*.pdf file)
• IA Rural Development Grant Program (*.pdf file)