Financial and Grant Assistance

DEQ offers a variety of financial and grant assistance opportunities across our divisions. See below for detailed information about environmental and infrastructure improvement projects.  Additional opportunities may be offered from other agencies such as Oklahoma Water Resource Board (OWRB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other federal, state, & tribal assistance programs.

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Contact OBRA for further information and assistance  (800-869-1400).

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  • DEQ provides grants and low-interest loans to assist with water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. DEQ offers funding opportunities for projects that promote healthier air quality, water quality, land protection, and technical assistance across the state.
  • Land Protection Division Funding Opportunities
  • Clean Vessel Act Grant will reimburse eligible marinas up to 75% of the cost of construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out stations, pump-out boats, and floating restrooms on Oklahoma marinas.
  • OWRB provide grants and low-interest loans to assist with water and wastewater infrastructure improvements.
  • EPA provides grants for a variety of environmental programs. Visit EPA grants to learn about grant opportunities, how to apply, grant training, EPA rules and policies, and other information about EPA grants. Smart Growth is another way EPA assists communities with improving their development strategies to protect our health and natural environment while making them more attractive, economically stronger, and socially diverse. Other Smart Growth grant opportunities can be found on Smart Growth Online.
  • OERB Oklahoma Energy Resources Board – Building a better Oklahoma
  • LGEAN Local Government Environmental Assistance Network

Continuously evolving page with updated links about financial assistance and grants.