Funding
A number of federal and state sources are available for funding septic (onsite) wastewater projects and management. This site offers some common funding sources that might be helpful.
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Federal Sources
Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Water ProtectionEPA Nonpoint Source Section 319 Grant Program - Under section 319 of the Clean Water Act, EPA annually provides grants to states for controlling nonpoint sources of pollution, such as agricultural runoff, mining activities, and malfunctioning onsite septic systems. In states where onsite systems have been identified as a significant source of such pollution, the section 319 funds may be used to construct, upgrade or repair onsite systems. EPA's Section 319 Program Web site provides more information.
Economic Development Administration
State Revolving Fund Fact Sheet - [PDF]
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development - Rural Development has funds available to cover some repair and maintenance. The funding requirements and programs change each year, so check the Web site to see the application deadlines, eligibility requirements and places where you can get more help in applying for program dollars.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - HUD provides funds annually to the states, which administer community development block grant (CDBG) programs. These programs provide grants to communities for various purposes, including rehabilitation of residential and nonresidential structures, construction of public facilities, and improvement of water and sewer facilities.
EPA American Indian Environmental Office tribal grants
HUD (Resources for Native Americans)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Administration for Native Americans Environmental Regulatory Enhancement
Kentucky PRIDE Homeowner Septic System Grant Program
Massachusetts Community Septic Management Program
Pennsylvania PENNVEST: Community Septic Management Program
Texas Supplemental Environmental Project
EPA Region 01 Environmental Finance Center at the University of Southern Maine
EPA Region 02 Maxwell Environmental Finance Center
EPA Region 03 Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland
EPA Region 04 Environmental Finance Center at the University of North Carolina
EPA Region 04 at the University of Louisville
EPA Region 05 Great Lakes Environmental Finance Center at Cleveland State University
EPA Region 06 Environmental Finance Center at the University of New Mexico
EPA Region 09 Environmental Finance Center at California State University at Hayward
EPA Region 10 Environmental Finance Center at Boise State University