Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Program

The Nebraska Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Program will provide awards to a Nebraska municipality or intermunicipal agency that has identified a site for locating and constructing a publicly-owned treatment works necessary for the development of a site supporting a new meat processing facility. Eligibility Information What Can the Grants Be Used for? Projects which fall under the following categories will be considered for funding: Construction of publicly owned treatment works Projects pursuant to implementation of a nonpoint source pollution management program established under the Clean Water Act (CWA) Decentralized wastewater treatment systems that treat municipal wastewater or domestic sewage Management and treatment of stormwater or subsurface drainage water Water reuse measures Development and implementation of a conservation and management plan under the CWA Watershed projects meeting the criteria set forth in the CWA Energy consumption reduction for publicly owned treatment works Reuse or recycling of subsurface drainage water Security of publicly owned treatment works Eligible centralized wastewater treatment projects include: primary and secondary treatment, advanced treatment, sewer system, CSO correction, climate resilience, and security. Who is Eligible to Apply? The Nebraska Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Program grant application will be open to a Nebraska municipality or intermunicipal agency that has identified a site for locating and constructing a publicly-owned the development of a site supporting a new meat processing facility. Application Information Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Program Application Period: Open Date - 10/27/2022 8:00 AM Central Standard Time Close Date - 11/10/2022 5:00 PM Central Standard Time Award Amount: $20,000,000 Anticipated Award Date: TBD Period of Performance: Two years Program Resources Title File Type Date Cash Match Quarterly Report Template Excel August 17, 2023 Nebraska Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Program PDF October 19, 2022 Title VI – Assurance of Compliance with Civil Rights Requirements PDF June 4, 2024 Grant Management Resources This page will provide technical assistance on using AmpliFund to apply for and manage grants awarded by DED. Learn More Stay up to date on the latest news. Subscribe to the Nebraska Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control email lists here. Subscribe Press Releases & Announcements Press Release: Nebraska Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Grant Applications Now Open Have questions? Leo Morales Economic Recovery Program Manager [email protected]   |  402-432-7339