What project costs are eligible for funding?
Eligible costs of a special appropriations project may include planning, design, and construction to the extent that they are reasonable to obtain the project plan objectives. Recipients will prepare a plan that describes how the environmental or public health objectives will be achieved. Although voluntary, the EPA encourages grant recipients to consider sustainability as a key element in the design, construction, and operation of their water infrastructure projects. Additional information can be found on the EPA Water Infrastructure Web site. How does EPA administer special appropriations grants? In administering special appropriations grants, EPA is accountable for complying with multiple federal laws and executive orders, such as the National Environmental Policy Act, and the general EPA grant regulations found in the Code of Federal Regulations at title 40, parts 30 and 31. Meeting these regulations requires documentation and paperwork. Grantees are strongly encouraged to communic
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