Watershed Septic Improvement Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Watershed Septic Improvement Grant Program
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.
- Up to $5,000.00 towards actual repair, improvement, or replacement costs of existing or non-functioning septic systems
Award Amount
- 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
Eligibility
- Currently funded by PACGDC to lessen the burden on government
Funding Source
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. By assisting homeowners in upgrading their septic systems, it helps improve the water quality for all of us."- Palo Alto County Auditor's office: (712-852-2924)
- Palo Alto County Sanitarian's office: (712-852-3058)
Contact Information
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Determine Eligibility
- Verify your property is within one of the three eligible watersheds: Five Island Lake, Lost Island Lake, or Silver Lake
2. 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
3. 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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