2025 Renewable Resource - Emergency Grants
This program provides urgent financial assistance to local governments and districts for critical repairs to renewable resource infrastructure, such as dams and water systems, to prevent significant damage or legal issues.
Description
The RRGL Emergency Grants, administered by the DNRC, are designed to provide timely financial assistance for urgent projects that if delayed could result in substantial damages or legal liabilities. This program is specifically targeted at serious emergencies threatening the beneficial management of renewable resources, such as dike failures, emergency dam repairs, and municipal drinking water and wastewater system repairs. Eligible applicants must demonstrate that all other reasonable funding sources have been considered before applying. The funding supports counties, incorporated cities and towns, conservation districts, irrigation districts, and water and sewer districts. Open until funds are exhausted.