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(352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (Florida only), ext. 4285
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The District offers GRIP to new residential developments that further the District’s goal of maximizing beneficial use of reclaimed water to offset demand for traditional, high-quality water supplies; such as ground and potable alternative water sources.
What is GRIP?
The Grants for Reclaimed Irrigation Projects (GRIP) program is a Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Basin Initiative funding program. The District offers GRIP to new residential developments that further the District’s goal of maximizing beneficial use of reclaimed water to offset demand for traditional, high-quality water supplies; such as ground and potable alternative water sources. To facilitate the use of reclaimed water in new residential developments, reclaimed water distribution systems should be installed during the construction of the development where reclaimed water is or will be available within five years.
Who is eligible for GRIP funding?
GRIP is open to developers of new residential developments who are able to satisfy all project criteria.
What are the project criteria?
Developments must fall within the District basins of Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota and Northwest Hillsborough. See map.
Only new residential developments not beyond the stages of design and permitting will be considered.
Projects must further the District goal of maximizing beneficial use of reclaimed water to offset demand for potable water supplies.
Reclaimed water transmission lines to the development must either exist or be in a utility Capital Improvement Plan, or its equivalent, showing that construction is planned and budgeted, and the lines will be in place within the next five years.
Developers must have investigated and plan to use any other available alternative water sources.
An agreement with the reclaimed water supplier will be required that states that reclaimed water will be supplied to the development for a 20-year term.
The utility must be given access and control of the reclaimed water master meter and must approve the specifications for construction of the distribution system.
How much money is available?
In fiscal year 2009, the District Basin Boards of Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota and Northwest Hillsborough have each budgeted $500,000 toward this initiative. The GRIP covers up to 50 percent of a unit cost, or $600 per residence connected to the reclaimed water system, whichever is the lesser.
When are applications due?
Applications will be received from Wednesday October 1, 2008 through Friday December 5, 2008.
Apply
- Download the application in Word format
- Follow GRIP program guidelines
- Mail applications to:
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Attn: Conservation Projects Section
2379 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34604
