How much funding does Watershed Septic Improvement Grant Program provide?

Watershed Septic Improvement Grant Program provides Up to $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Watershed Septic Improvement Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Watershed Septic Improvement Grant Program?

Geography: In Palo Alto County.

Watershed Septic Improvement Grant Program

Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp

Foundation Water Grants Environmental Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

In Palo Alto County

Other requirements

Purpose: Repair, improvement, or replacement of existing or non-functioning septic systems
Focus: Water quality improvement in protected watersheds

Overview

Funder: Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors and Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation (PACGDC)

Geographic Scope: Properties within the watersheds of Five Island Lake, Lost Island Lake, and Silver Lake in Palo Alto County, Iowa

Program Description: Grant program established to improve septic systems in critical watershed areas. The program aims to improve water quality in the county's lakes and watersheds.

Award Amount

Up to $5,000.00 towards actual repair, improvement, or replacement costs of existing or non-functioning septic systems

Eligibility

Applicants: Property owners within Five Island Lake, Lost Island Lake, and Silver Lake watersheds in Palo Alto County
Purpose: Repair, improvement, or replacement of existing or non-functioning septic systems
Focus: Water quality improvement in protected watersheds

Funding Source

Currently funded by PACGDC to lessen the burden on government

Program Rationale

As explained by Skip Wallace, PACGDC board member: "This is all about water quality improvement. This program is aimed at improving the watersheds across our county and in our lakes.

Contact Information

Palo Alto County Auditor's office: (712-852-2924)
Palo Alto County Sanitarian's office: (712-852-3058)

How to Apply

Determine Eligibility
- Verify your property is within one of the three eligible watersheds: Five Island Lake, Lost Island Lake, or Silver Lake
Contact County Offices
- Palo Alto County Auditor's office: (712-852-2924)
- Palo Alto County Sanitarian's office: (712-852-3058)
- These offices can confirm eligibility and provide application forms
Submit Application
- Obtain application forms from county offices
- Include documentation of repair/improvement/replacement costs for septic system
- Submit according to county office instructions

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What Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 33
Total given: $2.08M
Median grant: $27K
Range: $7,061–$463K

By dollars: Iowa 100%. Top recipient cities: Emmetsburg, IA; Graettinger, IA; West Bend, IA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.