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Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund

State Water Resources Control Board

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-13

About This Grant

The UST Cleanup Fund provides a means for petroleum UST owners and operators to meet the federal and state requirements of maintaining financial responsibility to pay for damages arising from unauthorized releases from their petroleum USTs. The Fund assists a large number of small businesses and individuals by providing reimbursement for expenses associated with the cleanup of leaking USTs.

Grant Summary

Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund is a State Water Resources Control Board grant providing up to $11M for small business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

environment & water

Eligibility

small business

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $11M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund from State Water Resources Control Board, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to State Water Resources Control Board before the deadline.
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Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund?

Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund is offered by State Water Resources Control Board and is generally open to small business. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund provide?

Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund provides up to $11M per award from State Water Resources Control Board. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund deadline?

Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, State Water Resources Control Board, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund?

To apply for Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from State Water Resources Control Board.

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