The OMAG Root Control Grant supports municipalities in addressing root intrusion within their sanitary sewer systems. Roots are a leading cause of sewer line blockages and overflows, and this grant is designed to help members take a strategic, evidence-based approach to preventing those issues before they become major liabilities.

While this grant may help launch or expand a root control program, it is not intended to serve as ongoing funding. OMAG encourages every municipality to plan, budget, and maintain their own root control efforts as part of a long-term sewer maintenance strategy.

How the Grant Works

Who's Eligible

Before applying, make sure your municipality meets the following criteria:

• Currant OMAG members
• Only one grant per OMAG fiscal year
• No more than four Root Control Grants awarded total
• Able to complete the project within 90 days of approval

What You'll Need to Apply

Required for All Applicants:

• Systematic Root Treatment Plan: Written explanation showing how problem areas are identified (e.g., CCTV, backups) and prioritized.

Recommended for All Applicants:

• Root Control Budget: At least $5,000 allocated for the current or upcoming fiscal year
• Systematic Root Treatment Plan: Written explanation showing how problem areas are identified (e.g., CCTV, backups) and prioritized
• Documentation of Root Intrusion in at least 3 locations, using either:
  • CCTV footage (.mp4 or video link preferred), or
  • Photos with mapped or geo-tagged location data

How to Apply

1. Gather Required Documentation Be sure everything is ready before starting your application—uploads are requested at the time of submission.
2. Submit Application Our OMAG Grant Committee will review your application. If all eligibility and documentation criteria are clearly met, your grant may be approved without committee review.

After Approval

• Schedule the work with Duke's Root Control
• Complete the work within 90 calendar days
• No further documentation is required after completion