Am Samoa Qualifies to Apply for EPA Grant for Water Projects

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Three of the Western Region’s largest municipal water agencies have partnered with federal agencies to kick off the latest round of an expanded competitive grant program aimed at discovering the next generation of water-saving devices and technologies.

Pacific Island territories including American Samoa are eligible to apply.

For the first time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is participating with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation as well as the Central Arizona Project, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Southern Nevada Water Authority in the Innovative Conservation Program.

The program, which includes Southern California Gas Co., seeks to advance water-saving efforts by finding new and innovative methods for using supplies more efficiently.

USEPA press officer Dean Higuchi said Hawaii, Guam, CNMI and American Samoa are eligible to apply for this opportunity and if selected, will receive grant funds from this program.

EPA’s water division director for the Pacific Southwest Tomás Torres said as Western states brace for another year of drought, many are regarding dry conditions as the new normal. He said by supporting the ICP, we’re investing in innovative solutions to help communities meet the challenges of tomorrow—today.

This year’s $500,000 ICP cycle focuses on water-saving devices, technologies and strategy proposals that address the water/energy nexus.

Awards will be made in two funding categories: up to $30,000 and between $30,000 and $100,000.

Proposals that address other aspects of water-use efficiency also will be considered.

All proposals are due May 23.

More information on the Innovative Conservation Program, including proposal submission instructions and a list of past projects is available at http://bewaterwise.com/icp.html

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