Grant Strategy
East Valley Water District will continue to pursue federal and state funding to establish new programs or enhance existing programs that promote water supply reliability and reduce cost pressures in the water and wastewater collection systems for the benefit of EVWD ratepayers.
After reviewing the demographics and resources of EVWD, in combination with understanding the district's needs, several grant opportunities from federal, state, and private grant-making agencies were identified. It is important to keep in mind that many of these programs are annual, so developing a successful grant program will be accomplished over a period of time. Staff will seek the board's guidance on grant opportunities outside the adopted Grant Strategy (PDF).
Looking forward, EVWD has focused on the following key strategic initiatives:
- Provide a safe and reliable water supply
- Create an environment conducive to more efficient and effective public service (build headquarters)
- Enhance district resource efforts (improve human and physical resources)
- Develop a district brand and improve community involvement (local and regional opportunities)