Water Pollution Control (Section 106) Grants

  • Protecting and Restoring Water Quality

    Section 106 grants support state, interstate and tribal water pollution control programs. Section 106 funds can be used for water quality monitoring and assessment, water quality standards and Total Maximum Daily Load development and implementation, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting and enforcement, source water protection, and ground water protection.

Under section 106 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code §1256), EPA provides assistance to states (including territories and the District of Columbia), interstate agencies, and eligible tribes to establish and implement ongoing water pollution control programs.

  • About the Program

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  • Monitoring Initiative Grants

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  • State and Interstate Agency Grants

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    Learn about who is eligible to receive these funds, how funds are allocated, and requirements.

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  • Tribal Grants

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    Learn about Tribal grants, who is eligible to receive these funds, how funds can be used, guidance, how funds are allocated, and requirements.

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Last updated on July 10, 2026