Delaware

Asset Management in Delaware

Delaware offers grant funding for water utility asset management programs. Here's what's available and how Clarion helps you qualify.

Grant Programs

OPEN — Rolling, No Deadline

Asset Management Incentive Program

DNREC — Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Control
Up to $100,000 ($200,000 combined max with match)
No match required
Up to $100K grant with no match required
Combined maximum of $200K with local match contributions
Rolling application — no deadline, first come first served
5-year commitment to asset management program required
Can be used for software, consulting, and implementation
Duration
Rolling — no deadline
Eligibility
First come, first served. 5-year agreement required.
Program Contact
Michael Fleming
Environmental Finance
302-739-9941
Michael.Fleming@delaware.gov
Official program page

Regulatory Requirements in Delaware

These are the compliance documents Delaware water utilities must produce. Clarion's six digitized outputs cover each of them.

Asset Management Plan for SRF

DNREC

Required for all SRF/DWSRF loan applicants. Delaware prioritizes applicants with comprehensive AM programs.

Clarion Coverage

Living AMP satisfies all SRF AM requirements. Delaware prioritizes utilities with active AM programs for loan scoring.

RRACIPRSO&M

Risk & Resilience Assessment

EPA (Federal requirement via AWIA)

Required for all community water systems serving more than 3,300 people.

Clarion Coverage

Digitized RRA stays continuously current.

RRA

Emergency Response Plan

EPA (Federal requirement via AWIA)

Must be certified within 6 months of RRA completion.

Clarion Coverage

Digitized ERP updates automatically as risks change.

ERP

Annual Financial Reporting

Delaware PSC

Regulated utilities must file annual financial reports including revenue adequacy analysis.

Clarion Coverage

Digitized Rate Study provides continuous revenue and rate adequacy analysis.

RS

Water Accountability

DNREC

Water allocation permit holders must report production, consumption, and losses.

Clarion Coverage

Digitized Water Loss Audit tracks production and losses continuously.

WLA

Source Water Assessment Updates

DNREC — Division of Water

Periodic updates to source water protection areas and vulnerability assessments.

Clarion Coverage

Digitized RRA incorporates source water vulnerability into system-wide risk assessment.

RRA

Capital Project Justification

DNREC

SRF applicants must demonstrate risk-based prioritization of capital projects.

Clarion Coverage

Digitized CIP prioritizes projects by risk reduction per dollar — exactly what SRF reviewers look for.

CIP

Ready to Build Your Delaware Living AMP?

See how Clarion satisfies Delaware's requirements and helps you qualify for grant funding.