The application process is ongoing; no deadlines are provided. To apply for funding, the applicant must submit the electronic on-line Department of Community and Economic Development Single Application for Assistance located at www.esa.dced.state.pa.us.
The H2O PA Act was established by the General Assembly in July 2008. The Act provides single-year or multi-year grants to the Commonwealth, independent agencies, municipalities, or municipal authorities for High Hazard Unsafe Dams. Eligible H2O PA High Hazard Unsafe Dam projects include those which involve the repair, rehabilitation, or removal of all or part of the High Hazard Unsafe Dam. A High Hazard Unsafe Dam is defined as a dam so located as to endanger populated areas downstream by its failure, and is so designated by the Department of Environment Protection (DEP) with deficiencies of such a nature that if not corrected, the deficiencies could cause a failure of the dam with subsequent loss of lives or substantial property damage. H2O PA funds may be used by the applicant to pay for any of the following project costs: (1) repair, rehabilitation, or removal of all or part of a High Hazard Unsafe Dam; (2) installation of security measures; (3) acquisition of land, rights-of-way, and easements necessary to construct an eligible project; (4) engineering costs; (5) inspection costs; (6) permit fees; (7) costs to secure appropriate bonds and insurance; (8) administrative costs of the applicant that are necessary to administer the H2O PA grant. Administrative costs will include advertising, legal, and audit costs as well as documented staff expenses. Administrative costs shall not exceed 3% of the H2O PA grant. Ineligible costs include but are not limited to fees for securing other financing, interest on borrowed funds, and costs incurred prior to the approval of H2O PA grant funds. The purpose and objectives of this program are very specific in nature. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary.
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Name: H2O PA Program
Department: PA Department of Community and Economic Development
Street: Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, 4th Floor
City: Harrisburg
Zip: 17120-0225
Email: ra-dcedcbf@state.pa.us
Fax: (717) 772-3581
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