An official website of the United States government.

This is not the current EPA website. To navigate to the current EPA website, please go to www.epa.gov. This website is historical material reflecting the EPA website as it existed on January 19, 2021. This website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work. More information »

As a general matter, how can states avoid losing funds already received for projects that might be delayed?

State recipients should request performance period extensions as needed.

EPA’s grants to states are for the most part financed with “no year” appropriations that remain available until expended. Instances of EPA having to de-obligate funds due to delays in state projects will be rare. Examples of EPA programs supported by “no-year” appropriations include Continuing Environmental Program Grants and Performance Partnership Grants under 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart A, Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, Cooperative Agreements funded from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund, Diesel Emission Reduction Act grants, and Brownfields grants.

Return to Frequent Questions about Grants and Coronavirus (COVID-19).