Backup Generator Grant Opportunity

Application Period is Open!

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s (ADEC) State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program has developed a Small Utility Assistance Grant under the Alaska Drinking Water Fund (DWSRF) for community water systems servicing a population of 3,300 or less to purchase and install backup power generator systems. Alaska’s extreme weather conditions and seismic activity frequently impact the power grid and leave unprepared water systems without power, disrupting water service to customers. The Small Utility Assistance Grant is intended to assist community water systems in acquiring backup electrical power systems to operate their critical drinking water facilities during a power outage by providing a maximum of $75,000 in grant funds.  

Important Information

• The maximum grant amount per project is $75,000.
• No matching funds are required.
• Grant applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis. The issuance of a grant agreement is anticipated within 2-3 months after a complete application is submitted for an eligible project.
• Grant recipients must provide invoices for reimbursement of eligible backup power generator project expenses.

Applying for a Backup Generator Grant

Who Can Apply

This grant opportunity is limited to community water systems serving a population of 3,300 or less. 

Eligible Projects and Costs

Grant funds may be used to procure and install a back-up electrical power system for a critical drinking water infrastructure facility, which may be comprised of a generator, generator mounting pad, transfer switch, associated electrical components to make connections to existing electrical control panels, fuel storage tank(s), security fencing and associated plumbing components to connect fuel lines to the generator.

Application

Applicants must have a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) which must be included on the application. Applicants may obtain a UEI at no cost from the SAM.gov website.

To apply for this grant opportunity, submit the completed and signed Backup Generator Grant Application to the SRF Program.

These documents can be submitted by:

Email: dec.srfprogram@alaska.gov

  Mail: SRF Program
           Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
           State Revolving Fund Program
           555 Cordova Street
           Anchorage, AK 99501

Backup Generator Grant Application Related Materials

• Grant Application
• Grant Guidelines
• Disbursement Request/Quarterly Report Form
• Grant Agreement Example