96237422
Formula Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Description:
This assistance agreement includes fiscal year 2022 Drinking Water and Clean Water 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/DEP) and 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.
Activities:
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) 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 (WAPA) 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.
This assistance agreement includes fiscal year 2022 Drinking Water and Clean Water 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/DEP) and 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.
Activities:
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) 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 (WAPA) 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.
Funding Goals
5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.1 - ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Virgin Islands
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
EPA-CEP-01
Analysis Notes
Infrastructure $31,883,000 (100%) percent this Formula Grant was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Executive Office Of The Government Of The Virgin Islands was awarded
2022 DW & CW SRF Grants: Water & Wastewater System Improvements
Formula Grant 96237422
worth $31,883,000
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 3/5/26
Period of Performance
10/1/23
Start Date
9/30/30
End Date
Funding Split
$31.9M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$31.9M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 96237422
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
96237422
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) | $31,883,000 | 100% |
Modified: 3/5/26