What is W2ASACT?
Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Action Coordinating Team (W2ASACT)
W2ASACT is a group of stakeholders working on water, wastewater, and solid waste projects to improve our state's environmental infrastructure.
In 1982, a group of professionals from state, federal, and non-profit organizations that finance, regulate, or provide technical assistance for community water and wastewater systems, decided to start meeting in order to coordinate and enhance their efforts. We meet quarterly to discuss projects and group goals.
These infrastructure projects have multiple and diverse funding sources. W2ASACT is a tool to help people navigate the funding options and resources available to facilitate a successful project for all stakeholders involved. This collaboration between multiple government agencies and other organizations is paramount to get these projects done efficiently and in a timely manner.
W2ASACT is a group of stakeholders working on water, wastewater, and solid waste projects to improve our state's environmental infrastructure.
In 1982, a group of professionals from state, federal, and non-profit organizations that finance, regulate, or provide technical assistance for community water and wastewater systems, decided to start meeting in order to coordinate and enhance their efforts. We meet quarterly to discuss projects and group goals.
These infrastructure projects have multiple and diverse funding sources. W2ASACT is a tool to help people navigate the funding options and resources available to facilitate a successful project for all stakeholders involved. This collaboration between multiple government agencies and other organizations is paramount to get these projects done efficiently and in a timely manner.
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Stay up to date on meetings, resources, and funding.
Resources
Technical assistance providers provide on-the ground support to Montana’s communities for community planning, infrastructure development, management and finance, operations and maintenance, training and assistance during disasters and emergencies.
- Guide Books for Small Utilities – Midwest Assistance Program
- How to Hire an Engineer – Midwest Assistance Program
- Montana Infrastructure Report Card - ASCE
- Water Rights - DNRC
- Montana Stream Permitting - DNRC
- Montana Drought Management - DNRC
- Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Guide For Montana Municipalities – DNRC & MTRWS
- Montana Nonpoint Source Management Plan - DEQ
- National Characteristics of Drinking Water Systems - EPA
- United States Census Data
- Montana Natural Resource Information System
- Montana Code Annotated
- EPA’s Lead & Copper Rule
- DEQ Lead & Copper Rule
- DNRC – Renewable Resource Grants and Loans
- DNRC – Reclamation and Development Grants
- Commerce – Community Development Block Planning Grants
- Commerce – Economic Development Grants
- Commerce – Montana Coal Endowment Planning Grants
- USDA/RD – Pre-Development Planning Grants
- USDA/RD –SEARCH Grants
- USACE – Planning Assistance to States & Tribes
- MT DES – Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities
Funding agencies listed under Financial Assistance tab accept the Uniform Application for funding.
Environmental Checklist for Uniform Application
Updated Uniform Budget & Invoice Tracking Worksheet
Program Specific Supplemental Application Forms and Information
Renewable Resource Grants and Loans
USDA Rural Development | USDA RD Contacts
Montana Department of Commerce Montana Coal Endowment Program
Montana DEQ State Revolving Fund Loan Program
Supplemental Forms and Additional Considerations
Funding Agency Special Provisions for Montana Public Facility Projects
- Section 00900: American Iron and Steel (AIS) - Updated December 2024
- Section 00900: Build America, Buy America (BABA) - Updated December 2024
Waivers
Additional Guidance for Infrastructure Projects
W2ASACT Partners
- Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation - Conservation and Resource Development Division
- Montana Finance Information Center
- Montana Coal Endowment Program - MT Dept. of Commerce
- Intercap Program - State Board of Investments
- Montana Water Center - MSU Bozeman
- Public Water Supply Section - MT Dept. of Environmental Quality
- Community Development Block Grant Program - MT Dept. of Commerce
- State Revolving Fund - MT Dept. of Environmental Quality
- Local Government Center - Montana State University