Accepting applications!

In its 28th year, the Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) grant provides funding to projects exhibiting a regional water quality benefit, including restoration and green infrastructure projects.

Under the program, organizations and individuals may apply for reimbursement of up to 25 percent of costs for projects that improve water quality. Since the grant program began in 2000, DuPage County has awarded approximately $7.2 million to 125 projects, such as permeable paver parking lots, green roofs, and native vegetation, with $300,000 awarded annually.

Applicants may apply virtually through a WQIP Grant Application portal. The application deadline is Jan. 8, 2027. To access the portal and download the WQIP Grant Application Packet, visit the County’s website.