CIS Sewer Video Camera & Sewer Line Cleaning Risk Management Grant

Application for Fiscal Year 2025-26

Wastewater claims have accounted for $3 million or 3.2% of CIS' total incurred liability claims costs from fiscal year 2020-2021 to Sept. 30, 2025. Lack of documented maintenance — including completing a video camera inspection and cleaning of sewer system lines on a regular basis — has led to difficulty in defending these claims. Some members, especially smaller members, do not have the funds to purchase their own sewer video camera system, vac truck, or jetter.

To proactively address some of these claims, CIS members can apply for a Sewer Video Camera and/or a Sewer Line Cleaning Risk Management Grant.

CIS SEWER VIDEO CAMERA & SEWER LINE CLEANING RISK MANAGEMENT GRANT
Members with CIS Property insurance can receive up to $5,000 per grant award towards a sewer video camera (for recording) or a one-time sewer system line cleaning from an outside contractor based on applications approved by the CIS Risk Management Department. The total grant budget is $50,000 and will be awarded based on demonstrated need.

Priority will be given to CIS members who do not have the funds to purchase a sewer video camera or complete sewer line cleaning on a regular basis. Additional priority will be given to members with a history of sewer backup claims tied to lack of maintenance due to budget constraints.

GRANT CRITERIA
Members with CIS Property insurance can be reimbursed up to $5,000 in one of the following areas:

Must be a current CIS member with general liability coverage.
Must demonstrate financial need, particularly for smaller members with limited budgets.
Must lack access to an existing sewer video camera system or regular sewer line cleaning services.
Grant funds can only be used toward the purchase of a sewer video camera system or for a one-time sewer line cleaning service.

Please note that CIS has limited grant funds, and we may not be able to award the total amount requested.

Once the application is reviewed, you will receive an email stating whether your request has been approved or denied. If denied, the email will explain why the request was not selected.

REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS

If approved, the following documentation must be submitted by May 15 to receive reimbursement:

Copy of the grant approval
Copy of the invoice(s) from vendor to CIS member (not a purchase order or quote.)
Copy of the payment from member to vendor or company (must be a copy of the actual signed check or credit card statement).

If you have any questions regarding the Grant Program, please contact your assigned CIS Risk Management Consultant.

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* 1. Your Contact Information

First & Last Name *

Entity *

Title/Position

Mailing Address

City/Town

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address *

Phone Number

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* 2. Description of the project. (i.e., how will the grant funds be used.)

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* 3. Optional: submit photos of the property labeled with the location.

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* 4. Total project cost:

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* 5. Grant amount requested:

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* 6. Will any other grant funds be applied to this project?

Yes

If yes, please explain:

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* 7. Has your agency received a grant from CIS within the last year?

Yes

If yes, please describe the grant received and the project that was completed.

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* 8. Please explain how the grant funding will help reduce claims and overall risk for your agency.

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* 9. Supervisor/Manager Approval of Grant Request

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* 10. By submitting this application, you agree to the following:

If approved for the grant, you agree to submit the required documentation by May 15, 2026.

If approved for a grant and you determine you will not be able to use the awarded grant funds in FY 2025-26, you agree to contact CIS as soon as possible so the funds can be awarded to the next qualifying member. Failure to notify us may impact your potential for future awarded grant funds.