The DWTS Pilot Program is a $1.5 million reserve in the CWSRF dedicated to local government units (LGUs) for rehabilitating, repairing, or replacing DWTSs within their jurisdictions. Through the DWTS Pilot Program, up to $1.5 million in PF is available as a pass-through program for LGUs to offer to homeowners within their jurisdiction, and PF is determined by analyzing median household income and/or disadvantaged area status. The applicant determines qualification criteria for recipients.
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Funding is available to local government units, non-profit water corporations and investor-owned drinking water companies for planning or construction projects addressing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in water or wastewater systems.
Funding is available for local governments, non-profit water companies, and investor-owned water utilities. Applications for these Lead Service Line Replacement funds are open year-round, using a rolling application, and will be awarded in four State Water Infrastructure Authority meetings each year.
The Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) grant program is a recurring annual funding opportunity for local governments to build lasting capacity to divert materials from the waste stream and / or increase public awareness of recycling.
The Recycling Business Development Grant (RBDG) program is a recurring annual funding opportunity for recycling businesses in North Carolina to invest in equipment, buildings and infrastructure to divert more materials from landfill disposal and into economic use.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was established by Congress in 1964 to fulfill a bipartisan commitment to safeguard our natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans. Using zero taxpayer dollars, the LWCF invests earnings from offshore oil and gas leasing to help strengthen communities, preserve our history and protect our national endowment of lands and waters
104(g) opportunities are offered by the U.S. Geological Survey and facilitated by WRRI. Proposals must be submitted by NC WRRI on behalf of the researcher. Due to WRRI processing time, all submissions for any of these three opportunities are due to WRRI by 5PM on October 26, 2026
While most public and private resources are dedicated to restoring impaired waters, the preservation of high quality waters is one of the most cost-effective ways to lower drinking water costs, provide protection against storms and floods, and maintain habitat for fish and game species. Identification of these pristine waters is a necessary first step in the ultimate preservation of these valuable areas.
Since 2015, APNEP and NC Sea Grant have funded a joint graduate student fellowship to conduct research in the NC portion of the APNEP region.