The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is accepting applications for Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants (WSIG), established under House Bill 500 (HB 500) during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Full applications are due by July 30.
The WSIG opportunity provides 100 percent grant funding for eligible water supply and water infrastructure projects. Eligible project types include water supply and water infrastructure improvements or system replacements, as well as reuse efforts, such as addressing real or apparent water loss, or resolving Texas Commission on Environmental Quality violations. Projects for reuse for non-potable uses, drainage, flood control, and wastewater are not eligible for funding under this opportunity.
To qualify for WSIG financial assistance, projects must meet the requirements outlined in the WSIG Implementation Plan, which details eligibility criteria, project types, the funding structure, prioritization methodology, and administrative conditions governing the award of grant funds. HB 500 did not authorize the transfer of funds into an existing TWDB financial assistance program or allow for the use of funds for bond financing, which requires the WSIG to operate outside of existing TWDB financial assistance programs.
Find full application submittal details and instructions on the WSIG webpage to ensure all required application materials are included. This application differs from the traditional TWDB abridged or full applications and is needed to prioritize projects.
To qualify, applicants must have up-to-date financial audits, water use surveys, water loss audits, and water conservation plans/annual reports, and proposed projects must be consistent with the State Water Plan. No waivers are allowed. Projects that receive priority consideration will be notified of next steps in the process.
For additional information on the WSIG opportunity and application process, visit the TWDB website. General questions may be emailed to WSI_grants@twdb.texas.gov.