The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Funding Program supports water agencies in Utah in upgrading to AMI systems by rebating 50% of eligible hardware costs, up to $50,000 per applicant. Applicants must meet minimum eligibility requirements in order to be considered for funding.
Applications for AMI funding are now open!
October 1-December 1, 2025
All applicants must complete and submit the online application form (not the PDF preview) to be considered for funding.
Note: The application form has two parts over several pages. The first part will assess whether your agency meets minimum eligibility requirements. If minimum requirements have been met, you will be able to fill out and submit the application in the second part. Pages may be skipped by design.
Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by January 15, 2026.
Funds will be issued upon project completion and verification.
Eligibility requirements
Eligible entities must:
- Be an entity that delivers water in Utah.
- Have an up-to-date Water Conservation Plan that’s been approved by the state.
- Have your project located in an area has adopted a qualifying water-efficient landscape ordinances for new construction. If you’re unsure which service area you fall under or need to know more about the qualifying water-efficient landscape ordinances in your area, please contact WaterRebates@utah.gov.
- Be able to provide at least a 50% match using your own funds.
- Be applying for hardware only (e.g. meters, registers, lids, antennas, repeaters, cell towers).
- Purchase and install hardware within the same state fiscal year, example: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026.
Labor, installation costs and software-related expenses are not eligible under this program. Refer to the Transparent Water Billing Grant Program for software-related funding opportunities.
To learn more, contact WaterRebates@utah.gov