&EPA Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) CWSRFs are federal-state partnerships that exist in ail 50 states and Puerto Rico and operate like banks to provide flexible, low-cost financing for water quality infrastructure projects to protect water resources, public health, aquatic habitat, and to meet environmental standards. WHO CAN GET FUNDING? Local, state, territory, arid tribal governments Wastewater and stormwater utilities Conservation districts and land trusts Nonprofit community groups (e.g., watershed organizations) Farmers, small businesses, and homeowners WHAT CAN YOU DO? Construction/renovation of publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) Planning and design Decentralized wastewater treatment systems Stormwater management National Estuary Program projects Water conservation, efficiency, and reuse Energy efficiency at POTWs Agricultural/silvicultural best management practices Clean up of contaminated sites Security and cybersecurity measures at POTWs Habitat protection and restoration Ground or surface water protection and restoration Technical assistance Climate resilience for POTWs PROGRAM FEATURES State, federal, and repayment dollars make CWSRF a permanent source of funding 100% of eligible costs can be funded Loan terms up to 30 years Below-market interest rates, with some interest- free options Repayment deferral up to 1 year from project completion Potential loan forgiveness for disadvantaged communities and stormwater, sustainability, or conservation projects Debt refinancing Credit enhancements No minimum or maximum project size, typical range is $50,000 to $25 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund LEARN MORE FROM YOUR STATE CWSRF PROGRAM Find your state CWSRF program at: https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf/state-cwsrf-program-contacts Timing, project and borrower eligibility, and application requirements vary by state. August 2024 LEARN MORE V EPA-832-R-24-011 ------- |