Department of Natural Resources now accepting Water Safety and Security Act Project g…

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, DEC. 5, 2025 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for Water Safety and Security Act Project grants from eligible community public water systems through March 31, 2026.

The grant offers up to $15,000 in reimbursement to eligible systems to develop valve and hydrant inspection programs, and accurate maps of system shut-off valve and hydrant locations using a geographic information system or an alternative physical mapping system.

Applications received through Jan. 31, 2026, will be ranked competitively and awarded in order of priority rank. Applications received between Feb. 1 and March 31, 2026, may be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis if available funding remains. Applicants must register through the department's Funding Opportunities Portal at dnr.mo.gov/financial-opportunities/funding-portal/access-request to receive assistance. A fully executed financial assistance agreement between the department and project applicant is required prior to incurring project-related costs.

For more information and to access application documents, visit the department's Water Safety and Security Act Project Grant webpage at dnr.mo.gov/water/what-were-doing/financial-assistance-opportunities/water-safety-security-act-project-grant, or contact the department's Capacity Development Program at [email protected] or 573-526-2180.