Background
Many border communities often lack sufficient resources to develop the environmental infrastructure projects they require. Through its technical assistance programs BECC manages and provides grant resources to communities for the planning, development and design of their projects.

Project Development Assistance Program (PDAP)
This BECC managed program is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and allows for supporting the development of water and wastewater collection and treatment projects.

Technical Assistance for other Projects
Since its inception, BECC has also provided technical assistance funds directly from its annual operating budget to support the development of projects in other environmental infrastructure sectors, primarily solid waste management and disposal projects. More recently BECC has made available limited resources for assisting the development of projects included in its expanded mandate, such as air quality and water conservation.