Water & Sewer Infrastructure
This program supports efforts to ensure reliable, safe, and sustainable water and wastewater services for communities across Kansas.
FUNDING
Up to $2,000 per
beneficiary with a
maximum of
$650,000
<5,000 Population
$800,000
>5,000 Population
MATCH
25%
of the CDBG grant request
Qualify
SEE IF YOUR COMMUNITY QUALIFIES
check qualifications programs and more
2025 Water and Sewer Guidelines Published!
Funding Amounts
$1 million has been allocated for the Water and Sewer Infrastructure Grant program in 2025. Communities can receive up to $2,000 per beneficiary up to $650,000 (<5,000 population) and $800,000 (>5,000).
Qualifying Projects
This program funds water and sewer infrastructure projects. Eligible expenses include:
Selection Criteria
Grant applications are evaluated for funding based on project need, readiness, impact, sustainability and matching funds source and availability. Download the updated 2025 Water and Sewer Program Guidelines for more information on program requirements.
Key considerations include:
Pre-Application
Applicants must submit a pre-application to confirm eligibility before applying for CDBG funding. This step ensures projects align with program goals and are prepared for funding. The form requires a brief project description, estimated budget, eligibility status, and readiness to proceed. Commerce will review submissions within ten days and provide further instructions. Only those with an approved pre-application may submit a full application, but approval does not ensure grant funding. The deadline to submit a pre-application is Oct. 14, 2025. Pre-Application Form
Communities may apply for multiple CDBG categories but can only be awarded up to two projects total, with no more than one from a major category. Major categories include: Community Facilities: Large/Small, Blueprint to Build, Water and Sewer Infrastructure, and Regional Water Implementation. For example, a city can submit applications for a Housing Rehabilitation and a Community Facilities: Large Grants project. However, a city cannot apply for both a Large and Small Community Facilities project.
The local government must hold two public hearings to demonstrate that reasonable efforts have been undertaken to ensure involvement of citizens or citizen organizations throughout all stages of the program. A notice about the hearing must be published in a local newspaper with the widest circulation, and it must appear at least 5 full days before the hearing—not counting the day it’s published or the day of the hearing itself. These hearings must be held at a time and location convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries, with accommodations for non-English speaking residents and persons with disabilities. A sample public hearing notice is included in program guidelines.
First Public Hearing: Must be held at least 15 days before the CDBG application is submitted, and no earlier than 120 days. The purpose of the hearing is to inform citizens about the proposed project, including its location, total cost, activities, and beneficiaries. Community members must be given a chance to suggest other project ideas and share their input, and the local governing body should carefully consider this feedback before submitting the application. The total project funding and CDBG amount requested must match what appears in the public hearing notice.
Second Public Hearing: Must be held at the conclusion of the project, prior to close out to inform citizens of the project’s successful or unsuccessful completion, and to obtain input on the grantee’s performance.
Yes, it can but at least 10% of the match must be cash.
No certifications are required.
Community Showcase Map
See other communities that have received funding in past years
Qualify
LMI help The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program requires that each CDBG funded activity must either principally benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or meet a community development need having a particular urgency.
| Persons in Family |
LMI Family Income Limit* |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 7 | |
| 8 |
*LMI calculations are from the 2020 Census and LMI by household are from 2024 HUD Section 8. Final LMI will be confirmed upon application review.
Find Assistance
Assistance from a professional with CDBG grant experience can help you streamline and strengthen your application. Some or all of the costs to engage help can be covered by your award.
Find Pros in Your AreaApplication
2025 CDBG Water and Sewer Guidelines (.pdf) view all resources ApplicationApplication Deadline: November 14, 2025
Get notifications for this year and next year
English 
Español 
日本語