Is your municipal water system strained and in need of expansion? Hydraulic modeling is a powerful tool for municipalities experiencing rapid growth, and it plays a crucial role in supporting infrastructure planning and decision-making. RETTEW is well versed in providing our municipal clients with water system analyses and hydraulic modeling services. We are also well versed in helping our clients explore funding sources for projects like this. We will work with you to develop a funding strategy and secure funding through programs such as the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) that match your project needs.
RETTEW continually identifies and evaluates funding opportunities for businesses, municipalities, individuals, and nonprofit organizations throughout the year and showcases just a few of them each month. Stay up to date on funding opportunities and approaching deadlines with our funding calendar.
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant – Round 2
U.S. Department of Transportation
The RAISE Grant Program aids communities throughout the nation with complete critical freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects. Applicants who submit capital grant applications for projects in rural areas must request at least $1 million in RAISE funding. Applicants who submit capital grant applications for projects in urban areas must request at least $5 million in RAISE funding. There is no minimum funding request requirement for planning grant applications. A series of webinars that reviews the application process is offered for prospective RAISE applicants. Application information and FAQs are also available on their website.
Applying for a RAISE grant is a multi-step process that also requires registering with the System for Award Management (SAM) and Grants.gov. Allow yourself enough time to get registered on each site as it can take several weeks.
Eligible Entities: Please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity on the RAISE website for a complete list of eligible applicants.
Award Amount: Varies; capped at $25 million
Required Match: Varies based on project location
Applications Due: January 30, 2025, by 11:59 PM eastern
Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program
Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC)
The goal of this grant program is to fund projects that mitigate consumptive use or improve drought resilience in the Susquehanna River Basin. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the Grant Guidelines for details.
Note: Applications are submitted through the Commission’s grant application site hosted by AmpliFund, which requires an account to access the application.
Eligible Entities: SRBC project sponsors (i.e., entities with SRBC approval or docket); local, state, and federal government entities; tax-exempt nonprofit organizations; and institutions of higher education
Award Amount: Varies, although $4-6 million in total grant funding is available, with anticipated individual project awards of $100,000 or more
Required Match: A minimum cash match equal to 20% of the total requested funds
Applications Due: January 31, 2025, by 4:00 PM eastern
PENNVEST Funding Programs
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST)
PENNVEST serves Pennsylvania’s citizens and communities by funding sewer, stormwater, and drinking water projects throughout the state. Applications for its programs, which include both grants and low-interest loans, are accepted year-round on a rolling basis.
Eligible Entities: Varies
Award Amount: Varies
Required Match: Varies
Applications Due: February 5, 2025, for consideration at the April 23, 2025, PENNVEST Board meeting, although applications are accepted year-round
