WQIP Documents and Forms
Applicants awarded WQIP funding will be informed in writing. Notification begins a process for the applicant to develop a work plan and complete other necessary steps to enter into a contract with the DEC.
The documents and forms listed below are necessary to complete the steps in the contract process. Applicants should review and follow the Process for Successful WQIP Applicants to guide them through the contracting process.
Required Documents
A Project Work Plan and supporting documents are required to be submitted by successful applicants within 90 days of formal notification that their projects will be funded. Select the work plan template for the specific type of project to be completed.
The project work plans have been made into fillable and savable PDF forms.
Project Work Plans
- Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control (NPS) (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- Wastewater Treatment (WWT) (PDF, 260 kB)
- Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) (PDF, 321 kB)
- Water Quality Management (WQM) (PDF, 665 kB)
Supporting Required Documents
- State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) - This page provides instructions and forms to assist with the SEQR requirements.
- Municipal Resolution (PDF, 37 kB) - This document must be submitted with all work plans and must have an original signature and a raised seal.
- Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises/ Equal Employment Opportunity Program Requirements - This page provides instructions and forms for reporting compliance with the M/WBE program.
Project Specific Forms
- Pollutant Load Reduction Estimate Report (Appendix H) (PDF, 21 kB) - This report is required with all nonpoint source work plans. It assesses the effectiveness of the NPS project and the Best Management Practice used.
- Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Lead Applicant Self Certification Form (PDF, 13 kB) - All funded MS4 projects must submit this form certifying that an Intermunicipal Agreement or a signed commitment exists between the Lead Applicant and each participating MS4.
Sample Contract Documents
Examples of typical contracts for each project type and amendment form are available for applicants to review.
- Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control (NPS); Aquatic Habitat Restoration (AHR); Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4); and Water Quality Management (WQM) (PDF, 38 kB)
- Wastewater Treatment (WWT) (PDF, 36 kB)
- Amendment Form (PDF, 14 kB)
More about WQIP Documents and Forms:
- Acknowledgement of Funding Source - Requirements for signs identifying WQIP projects.
- Reporting and Payment Instructions and Forms - Provides instructions and forms to assist with filing Quarterly, Final Reports and all instructions and forms associated with payment requests.





