Conceptual Project Application

Pre-Application

for the Conceptual Project Partnership

Submit by December 31, 2025
To be considered for the program, you must submit a pre-application by the deadline above. We recommend submitting early to avoid delays during the holidays. Please complete the pre-application below and upload all required documentation.

Learn About the Program
Please visit the Conceptual Project Partnership web page to learn more about Who Can Apply and What Projects are Eligible, How Assistance can be Used to design stormwater infrastructure, and the General Partnership Guidelines for selected projects.

Draft Links: To save a draft, click Save Draft at the bottom of the webpage. A link to your saved application will be provided at the top of the page. Anyone with this link can edit, upload files, sign, and submit the application.

Questions: If you have any questions about applying to this program or have difficulty with the online application, please contact stormwater@mwrd.org.

Application Info

Tracking # and Applicant:
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Applicant Information

Must be a public entity able to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the MWRD. Eligible public entities include municipalities, townships, and other local government organizations.

Public Entity Name (Applicant)

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Points of Contact

Administrative Head or Executive of the Applicant

Individual that will sign and submit the final, full application to the MWRD. Examples include Public Works Director, Engineering Director or an equivalent position.

Full Name

Title

Organization

Phone

Confirm Email

Application Preparer or Facilitator

Individual knowledgeable about the details of this application, authorized to prepare and review applications on behalf of the Applicant.

Full Name

Title

Business/Organization

Phone

Confirm Email

Provide Any Additional Contacts Below

Full Name	Title	Organization	Email	Operations
Full Name	Title	Organization	Email

Problem Area Information

What type of problem is your community experiencing? Please answer based on the problem for which you are applying for assistance.

Flooding that affects homes and businesses

Erosion threatening homes and businesses

Other Technical Assistance

Please explain why your organization is seeking assistance from MWRD:

Where are you experiencing this problem?

(Optional) Do you have a map showing the problem area? Please upload:

What do you think is causing the problem in this area?

When did you start experiencing this problem?

How often does this issue affect the problem area?

Please describe any past work to address the issue:

Other Partnerships

Outside Support

Has your agency worked with or planned to work with any other organizations to address the issue?

Yes

Describe:

Have you engaged with residents, businesses, other stakeholders who are affected by the problem? Please describe:

Grants

Has your agency applied for or received any grants or outside funding related to the issue?

Yes

Describe:

Pre-Application Meeting

Please indicate your preferred meeting dates and times below. Preferred dates should be at least one week after you submit the pre-application form.

Preferred Meeting Time 1

Preferred Meeting Time 2

Preferred Meeting Time 3

Please list any additional attendees you would like to include in the meeting:

Full Name	Title	Organization	Email	Operations
Full Name	Title	Organization	Email

Please select all items your agency would like to discuss or receive more information on:

What to do when it floods

MWRD's role in stormwater management

Available partnership programs that MWRD offers

How to apply for a partnership and general requirements

Green Infrastructure (GI)

Voluntary Flood-Prone Property Acquisitions (FPPA, "buyouts")

Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO)

Tunnel And Reservoir Plan (TARP, "Deep Tunnel")

Other…

Are there any other issues or concerns you would like to discuss directly with MWRD? Briefly describe below:

Applicant's Acknowledgement & Signature

Administrative Head or Executive of the Applicant

(e.g. Public Works Director, Engineering Director, or equivalent position).

Full Name

Title

Public Entity Name (Applicant)

Draft Links: To have another member of your team edit, upload files, sign, and submit the application, please click Save Draft at the bottom of the webpage. A link to your saved application will be provided at the top of the page. Anyone with this link has access to the application.