96216823
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
Description:
This consolidated grant provides funding from the federal fiscal years 2022 and 2023 Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund appropriations to support the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources' (VIDPNR's) Drinking Water and Clean Water Infrastructure Construction Grant Programs. These funds will be used to finance various drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects to further the public health, water quality improvement and protection objectives authorized under Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Section 201(G) of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Activities:
This assistance agreement includes fiscal year 2022 and 2023 Drinking Water (DW) and Clean Water (CW) State Revolving Funds (DW and CW SRF) grants funds. The project workplan is targeted to meet the statutory and regulatory objectives, milestones, and goals of EPA's strategic plan, in conjunction with the authority and legislative intent of the Omnibus Territories Act. Planned projects are derived from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources' (DPNR's) priority list. The specific project priorities may change throughout the period of performance, which are dependent on the needs basis of protecting human health and the environment. As part of this agreement, the recipient ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, which are designed to protect public health.
The proposed projects will focus on DW distribution lines, wastewater collection system repair and replacement, and asset management. The proposed activities and budget are detailed in the workplan. The water system improvement projects' primary objectives include replacing old leaking water mains, upgrading undersized mains, full-time pressurization of the water transmission and distribution system, and reducing operations and maintenance costs. These projects also aim to reduce non-revenue water, providing metered (billable), reliable, potable drinking water to every customer residing in the USVI. The objective of the new proposed wastewater projects is to improve plant operation and lift station efficiency, conservation of energy, upgrade treatment capacity, and reduce the cost of operations and maintenance. Proposed projects will also improve the collection system as it will replace collapsed sewer mains. This award includes a subaward for VI Water and Power Authority (WAPA), VI Waste Management Authority (VIWMA), and other PWS (public water suppliers) or WW (wastewater users) to address activities related to the construction of clean water and drinking water facilities.
Subrecipient:
This award includes a subaward for VI Water and Power Authority (VIWAPA), VI Waste Management Authority (VIWMA), other PWS (public water suppliers), and WW (wastewater) systems to address activities related to the construction of clean water and drinking water facilities.
Outcomes:
The water system improvement projects' primary objectives include replacing old leaking water mains, upgrading undersized mains, full-time pressurization of the water transmission and distribution system, and reducing operations and maintenance costs. These projects also aim to reduce non-revenue water, providing metered (billable), reliable, potable drinking water to every customer residing in the USVI. The objective of the new proposed wastewater projects is to improve plant operation and lift station efficiency, conservation of energy, upgrade treatment capacity, and reduce the cost of operations and maintenance. Proposed projects will also improve the collection system as it will replace collapsed sewer mains. The upgrade of the drinking water and sewer infrastructure in the territory will comply with our Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act in addition to the Omnibus Territory Act. The intended beneficiaries of the grant are the citizens of the USVI.
This consolidated grant provides funding from the federal fiscal years 2022 and 2023 Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund appropriations to support the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources' (VIDPNR's) Drinking Water and Clean Water Infrastructure Construction Grant Programs. These funds will be used to finance various drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects to further the public health, water quality improvement and protection objectives authorized under Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Section 201(G) of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Activities:
This assistance agreement includes fiscal year 2022 and 2023 Drinking Water (DW) and Clean Water (CW) State Revolving Funds (DW and CW SRF) grants funds. The project workplan is targeted to meet the statutory and regulatory objectives, milestones, and goals of EPA's strategic plan, in conjunction with the authority and legislative intent of the Omnibus Territories Act. Planned projects are derived from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources' (DPNR's) priority list. The specific project priorities may change throughout the period of performance, which are dependent on the needs basis of protecting human health and the environment. As part of this agreement, the recipient ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, which are designed to protect public health.
The proposed projects will focus on DW distribution lines, wastewater collection system repair and replacement, and asset management. The proposed activities and budget are detailed in the workplan. The water system improvement projects' primary objectives include replacing old leaking water mains, upgrading undersized mains, full-time pressurization of the water transmission and distribution system, and reducing operations and maintenance costs. These projects also aim to reduce non-revenue water, providing metered (billable), reliable, potable drinking water to every customer residing in the USVI. The objective of the new proposed wastewater projects is to improve plant operation and lift station efficiency, conservation of energy, upgrade treatment capacity, and reduce the cost of operations and maintenance. Proposed projects will also improve the collection system as it will replace collapsed sewer mains. This award includes a subaward for VI Water and Power Authority (WAPA), VI Waste Management Authority (VIWMA), and other PWS (public water suppliers) or WW (wastewater users) to address activities related to the construction of clean water and drinking water facilities.
Subrecipient:
This award includes a subaward for VI Water and Power Authority (VIWAPA), VI Waste Management Authority (VIWMA), other PWS (public water suppliers), and WW (wastewater) systems to address activities related to the construction of clean water and drinking water facilities.
Outcomes:
The water system improvement projects' primary objectives include replacing old leaking water mains, upgrading undersized mains, full-time pressurization of the water transmission and distribution system, and reducing operations and maintenance costs. These projects also aim to reduce non-revenue water, providing metered (billable), reliable, potable drinking water to every customer residing in the USVI. The objective of the new proposed wastewater projects is to improve plant operation and lift station efficiency, conservation of energy, upgrade treatment capacity, and reduce the cost of operations and maintenance. Proposed projects will also improve the collection system as it will replace collapsed sewer mains. The upgrade of the drinking water and sewer infrastructure in the territory will comply with our Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act in addition to the Omnibus Territory Act. The intended beneficiaries of the grant are the citizens of the USVI.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Virgin Islands
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
EPA-CEP-01
Executive Office Of The Government Of The Virgin Islands was awarded
USVI Drinking Water & Clean Water Infrastructure Grant
Cooperative Agreement 96216823
worth $11,161,000
from EPA Region 2: New York City in October 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Virgin Islands United States.
The grant
has a duration of 7 years and
was awarded through assistance program 66.600 Environmental Protection Consolidated Grants for the Insular Areas - Program Support.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 10/17/23
Period of Performance
10/1/23
Start Date
9/30/30
End Date
Funding Split
$11.2M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$11.2M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
96216823
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
68HF02 REGION 2 (GRANTS OFFICE)
Funding Office
68R000 REGION 2 (FUNDING OFFICE)
Awardee UEI
GZZCMHU5KJG5
Awardee CAGE
5R7V4
Performance District
VI-98
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State and Tribal Assistance Grants, Environmental Protection Agency (068-0103) | Pollution control and abatement | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $11,161,000 | 100% |
Modified: 10/17/23