CIS Sewer Video Camera, Sewer Line Cleaning and Root Foaming Risk Management Grant

Application for Fiscal Year 2026-27

Members with CIS General Liability coverage may receive up to $5,000 per grant award for a sewer video camera (for recording) or a one-time sewer line cleaning and/or root foaming service by an outside contractor. Awards are subject to approval 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, obtain root foaming services or complete regular sewer line cleaning. 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
CIS grants are reimbursement-based only. Applicants must:

Have CIS General Liability coverage.
Demonstrate financial need, particularly if limited budgets have prevented regular sewer inspection or maintenance.
Lack access to a sewer video camera system, root foaming services or regular sewer line cleaning services.
Use grant funds only to purchase a sewer video camera system or pay for a one-time sewer line cleaning and/or root foaming services.
Receive approval from the CIS director of risk management before making purchases or incurring expenses for reimbursement.
Use grant funds during the current fiscal year in which the grant is awarded.
Submit all required reimbursement documentation by May 17, 2027.

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

Once we review the application, 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.

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Grant funding may support:

Sewer video camera equipment that allows members to inspect sewer lines and record and retain inspection footage.
One-time sewer line cleaning performed by an outside vendor.
One-time root foaming performed by an outside vendor.

Projects should support a proactive sewer inspection or maintenance program designed to reduce the likelihood of sewer backups and related liability claims.

REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
After approval and project completion, members must submit the following documentation to Joleen Wallace at jwallace@cisoregon.org by May 17, 2027, to receive reimbursement. Grant funds will be forfeited if reimbursement documentation is not submitted by May 17.

A copy of the grant approval notice.
A copy of the vendor invoice billed to the CIS member.
We will not accept purchase orders or quotes.
A copy of the payment from the member to the 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 (Required.)

First & Last Name *

Entity *

Title/Position

Mailing Address

City/Town

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address *

Phone Number

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2. Describe the project and how grant funds will be used. (Required.)

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

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4. Total project cost: (Required.)

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5. Grant amount requested: (Required.)

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6. Will any other grant funds be applied to this project? (Required.)

Yes

If yes, please explain:

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7. Has your agency received a grant from CIS within the last year? (Required.)

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. (Required.)

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9. Supervisor/Manager Approval of Grant Request (Required.)

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10. By submitting this application, you agree to the following: (Required.)

If approved for the grant, you agree to submit the required documentation by May 17, 2027.

If approved for a grant and you determine you will not be able to use the awarded grant funds in FY 2026-27, 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.

Your organization understands that submitting an application does not guarantee funding and that CIS may award less than the amount requested.

CIS Sewer Video Camera, Sewer Line Cleaning and Root Foaming Risk Management Grant

Application for Fiscal Year 2026-27

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* 1. Your Contact Information (Required.)

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* 2. Describe the project and how grant funds will be used. (Required.)

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

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* 4. Total project cost: (Required.)

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* 5. Grant amount requested: (Required.)

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

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

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

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* 9. Supervisor/Manager Approval of Grant Request (Required.)

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

1. Your Contact Information (Required.)

2. Describe the project and how grant funds will be used. (Required.)

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

4. Total project cost: (Required.)

5. Grant amount requested: (Required.)

6. Will any other grant funds be applied to this project? (Required.)

7. Has your agency received a grant from CIS within the last year? (Required.)

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

9. Supervisor/Manager Approval of Grant Request (Required.)

10. By submitting this application, you agree to the following: (Required.)