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SBA Releases FY25 Scorecard for Small Business Contracting
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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SBA Releases FY25 Scorecard for Small Business Contracting
Trump Administration Procured $273 Billion in Small Business Goods and Services, Supporting 1.2 Million Jobs
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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the results of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 federal procurement scorecard, which measures how well federal agencies meet their small business contracting goals each year. In FY25, the Trump Administration exceeded the statutory federal contracting goal
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WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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SBA Releases FY25 Scorecard for Small Business Contracting
Trump Administration Procured $273 Billion in Small Business Goods and Services, Supporting 1.2 Million Jobs
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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the results of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 federal procurement scorecard, which measures how well federal agencies meet their small business contracting goals each year. In FY25, the Trump Administration exceeded the statutory federal contracting goalof 23% by awarding nearly 28% of all prime federal contracts to small businesses, representing a $179 billion investment in the small business economy. Including both prime contracts and subcontracts, the Trump Administration awarded nearly $273 billion in federal contracts to small businesses.
"Over the past year, President Trump's SBA worked diligently to end Biden-era DEI abuses, expel bad actors, and be a good steward of taxpayer dollars across the vast federal contracting system," said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. "Our crackdown is opening the door for small businesses to compete on merit, win on performance, and reclaim the opportunities that improper, politicized practices once put out of reach. Now, as the SBA scorecard shows, a historic share of federal contracting dollars is reaching qualified American small businesses that are delivering for taxpayers, creating jobs, and driving economic growth. We will continue to work across the federal government to support these programs for legitimate small businesses, while we root out waste, fraud, and abuse of government contracting."
Small business prime contracts supported an estimated 793,400 jobs in manufacturing, construction, research and development, technology, defense, and other vital industries. Small business subcontracts supported an additional 418,000 jobs, helping fuel economic growth and job creation.
FY25 small business procurement and investment reflects Administration priorities, including the SBA's ongoing effort to end DEI and fraud within the 8(a) Business Development Program - the no-bid contracting program for 'socially and economically' disadvantaged individuals. The program dramatically expanded during the Biden Administration as a vehicle for partisan and DEI preferences in federal contracting, as the last Administration approved 2,100 new 8(a) firms compared with just 65 approved to date under the Trump Administration.
Under the leadership of Administrator Loeffler, the SBA launched the first audit of the 8(a) program in its nearly 50-year history and initiated termination proceedings to remove nearly 800 8(a) firms from the program after they failed to meet program requirements or refused to turn over financial documents for review by the agency. Most recently, the agency submitted a proposed rule to dismantle the race-based admissions framework that effectively barred Americans from accessing contracting opportunities on the basis of race.
As a result of this fraud and abuse crackdown, and in the effort to eliminate discriminatory DEI contracting practices, the Trump Administration awarded just 3.7% of all prime contracts to 8(a) firms in FY25, accounting for $24.3 billion in awards -- a decrease of $1.5 billion from the prior fiscal year. This marks the largest decrease in 8(a) contracting in over 10 years, consistent with the Administration's overarching commitment to awarding federal contracts on the basis of merit -- not race or political affiliation. Although the federal government still exceeded its overall Small Disadvantaged Business contracting goal in FY25, awarding 11.6% of prime contracting dollars, or $75.3 billion, to SDBs, that share declined from 12.27% in FY24 -- the first decrease in 10 years.
The FY25 scorecard also highlights the Administration's deliberate investment in priority small business categories, with particular emphasis on expanding opportunities for veteran-owned firms that were deprioritized during the Biden Administration in favor of "socially disadvantaged" small businesses. Last November, SBA cleared a Biden-era backlog of more than 2,700 Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) applications which accumulated after the prior Administration diverted all resources away from VetCert to increase certification approvals for the 8(a) program. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) received $32.5 billion in prime contracts, or over the 5% target for federal prime contracts.
The SBA plays a crucial role in setting contracting goals for each agency and collaborates closely with government buyers to prioritize small businesses in the procurement process. Three federal agencies received A+ grades, and an additional 13 agencies received an A grade. Overall, the federal government earned an A on this year's government-wide scorecard. This year's A+ agencies are the U.S. General Services Administration, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Individual agency scorecards with a detailed explanation of the methodology are available at SBA.gov/scorecard.
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of entrepreneurship. As the leading voice for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of Over $2.1 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Mid-Atlantic States
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of Over $2.1 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Mid-Atlantic States
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PHILADELPHIA - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $2.1 million in total grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make critical
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WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of Over $2.1 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Mid-Atlantic States
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PHILADELPHIA - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $2.1 million in total grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make criticaldrinking water infrastructure upgrades, combat Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), remove sources of lead, and address specific local drinking water challenges.
"Reliable access to clean, safe drinking water is essential for American communities to thrive and a top priority for the Trump EPA," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water, Jess Kramer. "Clean Air, Land, and Water for Every American is Pillar 1 of Administrator Zeldin's 'Powering the Great American Comeback' Initiative. Small and rural water systems often face disproportionate challenges when it comes to drinking water, and these grants will help them access needed resources to make important water infrastructure investments that will protect Americans from the dangers of PFAS and other harmful contaminants."
"Small and rural water systems face unique challenges, but with today's announcement, we're giving them new tools to succeed," said Amy Van-Blarcom Lackey, EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator. "These grants will enable critical, cost-effective upgrades and help protect families from harmful contaminants, while keeping systems in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Our team will collaborate closely with our states and the District to get projects underway and deliver real results for the Mid-Atlantic."
Approximately $25 million is available nationwide through the Small, Rural, and Tribal (SmaRT) Drinking Water Assistance Program. This grant program was established under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act to help water systems provide clean, safe drinking water. The funding is available to states and territories, who are responsible for administering the grant funds and ensuring that the funds efficiently and effectively reach communities that need assistance with local water infrastructure upgrades or Safe Drinking Water Act compliance.
State/Territory FY 26 Allocation
Delaware $171,000
District of Columbia $151,000
Maryland $348,000
Pennsylvania $732,000
Virginia $451,000
West Virginia $290,000
More information on this grant program and this year's allotments can be found on the SmaRT website. Tribal allotments for this program will be released separately.
Background:
The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act establishes the SmaRT grant program - formerly known as Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities (SUDC) - to award funding to states, territories, and tribes to assist public water systems in meeting Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements.
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of Nearly $1.5 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Region 7
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of Nearly $1.5 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Region 7
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LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 26, 2026) - Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing nearly $1.5 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in Region 7. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, combat Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
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WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of Nearly $1.5 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Region 7
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LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 26, 2026) - Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing nearly $1.5 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in Region 7. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, combat Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances(PFAS), remove sources of lead, and address specific local drinking water challenges.
"Reliable access to clean, safe drinking water is essential for American communities to thrive and a top priority for the Trump EPA," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water, Jess Kramer. "Clean Air, Land, and Water for Every American is Pillar 1 of Administrator Zeldin's 'Powering the Great American Comeback' Initiative. Small and rural water systems often face disproportionate challenges when it comes to drinking water, and these grants will help them access needed resources to make important water infrastructure investments that will protect Americans from the dangers of PFAS and other harmful contaminants."
"Across the Heartland, these grants will help small and rural systems remove sources of lead, address PFAS, and modernize aging infrastructure so families can trust the tap," said EPA Region 7 Chief of Staff Julie Linck. "This is partnership in action: EPA delivers the resources and technical support; states target the investments; and communities see real Safe Drinking Water Act results."
Approximately $25 million is available nationwide through the Small, Rural, and Tribal (SmaRT) Drinking Water Assistance Program. This grant program was established under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act to help water systems provide clean, safe drinking water. The funding is available to states and territories, who are responsible for administering the grant funds and ensuring that the funds efficiently and effectively reach communities that need assistance with local water infrastructure upgrades or Safe Drinking Water Act compliance.
Region 7 State FY 26 Allocation
Iowa $344,000
Kansas $344,000
Missouri $494,000
Nebraska $274,000
More information on this grant program and this year's allotments can be found on the SmaRT website. Tribal allotments for this program will be released separately.
Background
The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Actestablishes the SmaRT grant program -formerly known as Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities (SUDC) -to award funding to states, territories, and tribes to assist public water systems in meeting Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements.
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $4.3 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Region 4
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $4.3 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Region 4
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ATLANTA (June 26, 2026) -Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $4.3 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in Region 4. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, combat Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), remove
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WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $4.3 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Region 4
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ATLANTA (June 26, 2026) -Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $4.3 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in Region 4. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, combat Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), removesources of lead, and address specific local drinking water challenges.
"Reliable access to clean, safe drinking water is essential for American communities to thrive and a top priority for the Trump EPA," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water, Jess Kramer. "Clean Air, Land, and Water for Every American is Pillar 1 of Administrator Zeldin's 'Powering the Great American Comeback' Initiative. Small and rural water systems often face disproportionate challenges when it comes to drinking water, and these grants will help them access needed resources to make important water infrastructure investments that will protect Americans from the dangers of PFAS and other harmful contaminants."
"This $4.3 million investment represents a critical step forward in safeguarding public health and upgrading vital infrastructure across our southeastern communities," said Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber. "By targeting small and rural water systems, we are ensuring that local communities have the direct support and resources needed to tackle urgent challenges like PFAS contamination and lead removal, delivering on our promise of clean, safe drinking water for every American."
Approximately $25 million is available nationwide through the Small, Rural, and Tribal ( SmaRT ) Drinking Water Assistance Program. This grant program was established under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act to help water systems provide clean, safe drinking water. The funding is available to states and territories, who are responsible for administering the grant funds and ensuring that the funds efficiently and effectively reach communities that need assistance with local water infrastructure upgrades or Safe Drinking Water Act compliance.
FY 2026 Small, Rural, and Tribal ( SmaRT ) Drinking Water Assistance Grant Allotments for States and Territories
State/Territories
FY 26 Allocation
Alabama
$367,000
Florida
$987,000
Georgia
$647,000
Mississippi
$448,000
Kentucky
$342,000
North Carolina
$741,000
South Carolina
$364,000
Tennessee
$392,000
For more information, go here.
Background:
The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act establishes the SmaRT grant program - formerly known as Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities (SUDC) - to award funding to states, territories, and tribes to assist public water systems in meeting Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements.
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities
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WASHINGTON- Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $25 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in small and rural communities. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities across the nation with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, combat
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WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities
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WASHINGTON- Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $25 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in small and rural communities. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities across the nation with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, combatexposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), remove sources of lead, and address specific local drinking water challenges.
"Reliable access to clean, safe drinking water is essential for American communities to thrive and a top priority for the Trump EPA," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. "Clean Air, Land, and Water for Every American is Pillar 1 of Administrator Zeldin's 'Powering the Great American Comeback' Initiative. Small and rural water systems often face disproportionate challenges when it comes to drinking water, and these grants will help them access needed resources to make important water infrastructure investments that will protect Americans from the dangers of PFAS and other harmful contaminants."
Approximately $25 million is available through the Small, Rural, and Tribal (SmaRT) Drinking Water Assistance Program. This grant program was established under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act to help water systems provide clean, safe drinking water. The funding is available to states and territories, who are responsible for administering the grant funds and ensuring that the funds efficiently and effectively reach communities that need assistance with local water infrastructure upgrades or Safe Drinking Water Act compliance.
FY 2026 Small, Rural, and Tribal (SmaRT) Drinking Water Assistance Grant Allotments for States and Territories
State/Territories FY 26 Allocation
Alabama $367,000
Alaska $683,000
American Samoa $138,000
Arizona $449,000
Arkansas $333,000
California $1,594,000
Colorado $432,000
Connecticut $307,000
Delaware $171,000
District of Columbia $151,000
Florida $987,000
Georgia $647,000
Guam $159,000
Hawaii $174,000
Idaho $321,000
Illinois $698,000
Indiana $436,000
Iowa $344,000
Kansas $344,000
Kentucky $342,000
Louisiana $553,000
Maine $222,000
Maryland $348,000
Massachusetts $324,000
Michigan $644,000
Minnesota $378,000
Mississippi $448,000
Missouri $494,000
Montana $297,000
Nebraska $274,000
Nevada $288,000
New Hampshire $236,000
New Jersey $370,000
New Mexico $314,000
New York $1,039,000
North Carolina $741,000
North Dakota $205,000
Northern Mariana Islands $141,000
Ohio $639,000
Oklahoma $517,000
Oregon $415,000
Pennsylvania $732,000
Puerto Rico $524,000
Rhode Island $166,000
South Carolina $364,000
South Dakota $221,000
Tennessee $392,000
Texas $2,055,000
Utah $280,000
US Virgin Islands $176,000
Vermont $199,000
Virginia $451,000
Washington $562,000
West Virginia $290,000
Wisconsin $469,000
Wyoming $235,000
More information on this grant program and this year's allotments can be found on the SmaRT website. Tribal allotments for this program will be released separately.
Background
The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act establishes the SmaRT grant program - formerly known as Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities (SUDC) - to award funding to states, territories, and tribes to assist public water systems in meeting Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements.
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $2.9 Million to Improve Drinking Water Across the Pacific Southwest
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $2.9 Million to Improve Drinking Water Across the Pacific Southwest
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SAN FRANCISCO - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing over $2.9 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in the Pacific Southwest. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, combat Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
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WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $2.9 Million to Improve Drinking Water Across the Pacific Southwest
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SAN FRANCISCO - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing over $2.9 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in the Pacific Southwest. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, combat Per- and PolyfluoroalkylSubstances (PFAS), remove sources of lead, and address specific local drinking water challenges.
"Reliable access to clean, safe drinking water is essential for American communities to thrive and a top priority for the Trump EPA," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water, Jess Kramer. "Clean Air, Land, and Water for Every American is Pillar 1 of Administrator Zeldin's 'Powering the Great American Comeback' Initiative. Small and rural water systems often face disproportionate challenges when it comes to drinking water, and these grants will help them access needed resources to make important water infrastructure investments that will protect Americans from the dangers of PFAS and other harmful contaminants."
"Improving local water infrastructure is especially important to our small towns, Pacific Island Territories, and Tribal communities across the Pacific Southwest," said EPA Pacific Southwest Acting Regional Administrator Mike Martucci. "These funds will advance drinking water safety in communities vulnerable to contamination from infrastructure deficiencies."
Approximately $25 million is available nationwide through the Small, Rural, and Tribal (SmaRT) Drinking Water Assistance Program. This grant program was established under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act to help water systems provide clean, safe drinking water. The funding is available to states and territories, who are responsible for administering the grant funds and ensuring that the funds efficiently and effectively reach communities that need assistance with local water infrastructure upgrades or Safe Drinking Water Act compliance.
Across the EPA's Pacific Southwest Region, these are the allocations for the 2026 SmaRT Drinking Water Assistance Grant Allotments for states and territories.
State/Territories FY2026 Allocation
American Samoa $138,000
Arizona $449,000
California $1,594,000
Guam $159,000
Hawaii $174,000
Nevada $288,000
Northern Mariana Islands $141,000
More information on this grant program and this year's allotments can be found on the SmaRT website. Tribal allotments for this program will be released separately.
Background:
The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act establishes the SmaRT grant program - formerly known as Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities (SUDC) - to award funding to states, territories, and tribes to assist public water systems in meeting Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements.
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $1.5 Million to Improve Drinking Water in New England
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $1.5 Million to Improve Drinking Water in New England
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BOSTON (June 26, 2026) - Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $1.5 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in New England. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, combat Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS),
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WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $1.5 Million to Improve Drinking Water in New England
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BOSTON (June 26, 2026) - Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $1.5 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in New England. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, combat Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS),remove sources of lead, and address specific local drinking water challenges.
"Reliable access to clean, safe drinking water is essential for American communities to thrive and a top priority for the Trump EPA," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water, Jess Kramer. "Clean Air, Land, and Water for Every American is Pillar 1 of Administrator Zeldin's 'Powering the Great American Comeback' Initiative. Small and rural water systems often face disproportionate challenges when it comes to drinking water, and these grants will help them access needed resources to make important water infrastructure investments that will protect Americans from the dangers of PFAS and other harmful contaminants."
"Safe drinking water is fundamental to protecting human health and keeping American families healthy," said EPA Regional Administrator Mark Sanborn. "New England has some of the oldest infrastructure in the country, and this funding will help small and rural communities make critical upgrades to their water systems, address PFAS and other contaminants, and reduce sources of lead. By working closely with our state partners to deliver these resources to communities that need them, EPA is helping to ensure every family has access to safe, reliable drinking water for generations to come."
Approximately $25 million is available nationwide through the Small, Rural, and Tribal (SmaRT) Drinking Water Assistance Program. This grant program was established under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act to help water systems provide clean, safe drinking water. The funding is available to states and territories, who are responsible for administering the grant funds and ensuring that the funds efficiently and effectively reach communities that need assistance with local water infrastructure upgrades or Safe Drinking Water Act compliance.
State FY 26 Allocation
Connecticut $307,000
Maine $222,000
Massachusetts $324,000
New Hampshire $236,000
Rhode Island $166,000
Vermont $199,000
More information on this grant program and this year's allotments can be found on the SmaRT website. Tribal allotments for this program will be released separately.
Background:
The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act establishes the SmaRT grant program - formerly known as Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities (SUDC) - to award funding to states, territories, and tribes to assist public water systems in meeting Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-invests-making-america-healthy-again-announcement-15-million-improve-drinking
