The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) provides financing to support a variety of water quality projects, including for wastewater, stormwater, and water reuse. Funding generally takes the form of low-interest loans that cities can access through the agency that administers the program in their state. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains a list of state contacts for the CWSRF program.
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) operates with a similar structure and funds projects like lead pipe replacement, water supply improvements, or water supply treatment. DWSRF state contacts are also listed on the EPA website. The Council of Infrastructure Financing Agencies maintains a website with financial information (e.g., interest rates and loan terms) for State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs in each state.
In May of 2025, the EPA sent directors of each state’s water division a memorandum explaining expectations for complying with the current administration’s policies. The memo communicated that states no longer have to comply with policies implemented by the previous administration related to climate change and environmental justice, but that statutory requirements–such as those for communities eligible for additional subsidies and for directing funds to highest priority communities first–still apply.
Each state administers its SRF programs slightly differently, but since they all have to comply with the underlying federal statute there are many commonalities. Nearly all states require local governments or utilities to submit a preliminary application in order to be considered for the state’s Project Priority List (PPL). The PPL is then scored or ranked by the state and used to create an Intended Use Plan (IUP), a list of projects that the state plans to finance in the upcoming year.
States have varying timelines for updating their PPLs and IUPs, sometimes aligned with their fiscal year calendar or the meeting cadence of their state water board. This resource provides a 50-state overview of the deadlines and application process for CWSRF and DWSRF programs so that it is easily accessible to communities that are considering applying.
Acronym Guide:
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| CWSRF | Clean Water State Revolving Fund |
| DWSRF | Drinking Water State Revolving Fund |
| SRF | State Revolving Fund |
| PPL | Project Priority List |
| IUP | Intended Use Plan |
| NOI | Notice of Intent/Interest |
| LOI | Letter of Intent/Interest |
JUMP TO YOUR STATE
Alabama
Application Process and Information
- Submit a CWSRF or DWSRF preapplication form for consideration to be listed on the Department’s PPL
- The PPL is updated 4 times per year
- Projects that score above a certain threshold will be invited to submit a complete application
- Once the project is listed in the fundable portion of the PPL, and a full application has been received, the Department will process the application and begin preparing loan documents
- Typically, loans can be obtained within 6 months
- No deadline listed
Alaska
Application Process and Information
- Submit a project questionnaire for review and evaluation before a submittal deadline
- February 28th
- June 30th
- October 31st
- Accepted projects will be added to the PPL in rank order – project must appear on the PPL in order to move forward with a loan application
- The SRF Program will conduct a Financial Capacity Assessment during their loan application review, as well as an environmental review for construction projects
More information about the SRF process in Alaska can be found on the Alaska State Revolving Fund: Loan Process page
Application Process and Information
- Submit a project application to the PPL
- Upon submission, projects will be assigned a project manager and fiscal services representative to help applicants through the rest of the process
- No deadline is listed
Application Process and Information
- Submit a Water/Wastewater Advisory Committee (WWAC) Pre-Application
- Must include Signatory Authority Resolution
- Due dates are every 15th of the month
- Review Act 605 Requirements to ensure compliance (if applicable)
- Request Priority Ranking – project must appear on the Project Priority List to be considered
- For SRF applications, use the CWSRF form or DWSRF form
- Complete the Water Plan Compliance Review
- Submit Final Application in EnABLE
Visit the Water and Wastewater Funding page for more information on CWSRF and DWSRF application and funding requirements
California
Application Process and Information
- Submit an application using the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST)
- Application forms can be found on the Forms and Instructions pages for each program
- Each program has different subsections that cities can apply to, be sure to apply to the appropriate one:
- CWSRF
- Construction/Implementation
- Planning or Design
- DWSRF
- Construction
- Planning/Design
- Lead Service Line Replacement Fund (program may be a bit different in application process,
- For more information on which projects fall under each category please review the CWSRF Forms and Instructions page and the DWSRF Forms and Instructions page
- Upon application submission via FAAST, projects will be assigned a project manager
- The project manager will then review the CWSRF or DWSRF application that was submitted
- If application is deemed incomplete, applicant will need to submit additional or updated documents
- The project manager can then deem the application complete, and an Initial Funding/Budget Agreement is established
- A Final Budget Approval (FBA) Form and all attachments must be submitted as soon as possible after the bid or proposal opening to ensure all applicable requirements have been met
- No deadline is listed
For more information either program, please visit the CWSRF Program page or the DWSRF Program page
Colorado
Application Process and Information
- Fill out an eligibility survey to be added to the Eligibility list
- Released annually on or around June 1st each year
- Once on the Eligibility list, submit a pre-qualification form, which is the first step to actively applying for an SRF Loan
- After submission, a project manager will schedule a pre-qualification meeting with Water Quality, DOLA, and a CWRPDA Analyst
- Complete and submit the Project Needs Assessment (PNA) and environmental checklist to their assigned division project manager
- Supporting documentation is required and should be attached to the PNA along with the environmental checklist submission
- After the meeting, the applicant will work with a project manager to submit a formal loan application
- Submit all bidding and contract documents prior to bid advertisement (must include SRF Required Specifications)
- Copy of SRF Required Specifications must be requested from GLU Project Manager
- Project Managers must review and verify that required current bid specifications are included prior to any bidding and contract execution
- Submit the formal Loan Application
- All applications and forms will be submitted via Colorado Environmental Online Services (CEOS)
- Deadlines for loan applications under $3 million (Direct Loans) are:
- January 5th
- February 5th
- April 5th
- June 5th
- August 5th
- October 5th
- November 5th
- Deadlines for loans over $3 million (Leveraged Loans) are:
- January 5th
- June 5th
- For more detailed information on the Loan process, visit Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s SRF Loan Information page
For more detailed information about each program, visit the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (Colorado’s CWSRF program) page or the Drinking Water Revolving Fund (Colorado’s DWSRF program) page
Application Process and Information
DWSRF:
- The deadline for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Annual Intended Use Plan has passed, but all eligible water systems with infrastructure projects are still encouraged to apply at any time for future consideration
- The annual Call for Projects announces the Eligibility Application deadline to be considered for inclusion on the annual PPL
- The Call for Projects is emailed to eligible Public Water Systems, municipal Chief Elected Officials and local Directors of Health, and is posted on the Department of Health Drinking Water Section’s website
- An Eligibility Application (instructions) for each independent DWSRF project (NEW and EXISTING) must be submitted
- Applications are still accepted after the deadline and will be put on a “waiting list” to replace delayed or withdrawn projects based on the Priority Ranking System (PRS)
- Post-deadline applications will also be considered for inclusion on the following year’s PPL if they are ready to proceed at that time
- The PPL is prepared based on each project’s PRS scores and readiness to proceed
- Further details on the program, eligibility, and instructions are available on the Call for Projects, Review and Ranking of Projects page
CWSRF:
- The deadline for inclusion in the FY26-27 priority list was January 17, 2025
- Deadline for the next version of the priority list is not specified
Delaware
Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (DWPSRF, Delaware’s CWSRF program)
Application Process and Information
- Use the Application Form for Governmental Entities to submit a CWSRF or DWSRF application
- The Applications and Guidance page contains more details on what should be included in each project application
- For CWSRF (DWPCRF) projects:
- Every January, eligible projects are invited to submit NOIs to apply for funding
- A draft Project Priority List (PPL) is created based on NOI submissions that is finalized after a period of public review and comment; the final list is used to award funding during the following fiscal year (which begins on July 1st).
- Projects on the fundable portion of the PPL will be contacted to submit a loan application for funding
- A second invitation to submit NOIs is sent out each summer to allow the PPL to be updated, if needed
- For DWSRF projects:
- Every February, there is a 30-day solicitation period to submit NOIs that are advertised on the DWSRF webpage
- A project description that lists all project outcomes is required to be included with the NOI
- The Ranking Criteria document can help determine how many points a submission will receive, which determine how the project will rank on the PPL
- NOIs are ranked, placed into a PPL, and then posted for a 30-day public comment period
- After public comments, full applications will be solicited during a 30-day window
- Depending on an applicant’s readiness to proceed, loan closing can occur anywhere between 4-12 months after submitting their full application
Learn more about Delaware’s full DWSRF Loan Application Process
District of Columbia
Application Process and Information
- Although the District of Columbia is defined as a State for the purposes of these programs, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) exempts the District from establishing a State Revolving Fund program
- EPA provides the District’s Federal funds allotment in the form of grants, where the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) is the grantee for project grants while the DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) and its agent, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office at Blue Plains, can receive funds for oversight and management of these projects.
Florida
Application Process and Information
- Submit a Request for Inclusion form (can be submitted at any time of the year)
- CWSRF Request for Inclusion
- DWSRF Request for Inclusion
- Information is used to determine a project’s funding eligibility and its priority score
- Priority scores are then used for placement on the funding list (“priority list”) at the next quarterly public meeting
- The second Wednesdays of August, November, February, and May
- Once on the funding/priority list, applicants may begin the loan application process
- Projects are funded in order of their priority score until funds are exhausted
More information such as the SRF Construction Loan Process, the Clean Water Program Manual, and the Drinking Water Program Manual can be found on the respective CWSRF and DWSRF webpages
Application Process and Information
- Submit an application online using the GEFA Loan Application Portal
- Applications are accepted year-round; deadlines for consideration at the 2026 board meetings are:
- November 3rd for the February 2026 Board Meeting
- February 2nd for the May 2026 Board Meeting
- May 1st for the August 2026 Board Meeting
- August 3rd for the November 2026 Board Meeting
- A State Environmental Review Process (SERP) conducted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is required for financing through the CWSRF and the DWSRF
- CWSRF SERP Process Overview
- DWSRF SERP Process Overview
- More information about the application process is not available on the website
Application Process and Information
- Submit a proposed project for SRF Funding Form to be included in Hawaii’s IUP
- For DWSRF, new applicants and applicants that have not received an SRF loan in the last 5 years must also submit a Capacity Evaluation Checklist
- Once included on the IUP and the project is confirmed, applicants can submit a full loan application
- For more information about what kind of forms are needed for a CWSRF Loan Application, visit the CWSRF Forms and Guidance page
- No current deadlines are listed for either program
Application Process and Information
- Applicants must submit an LOI between October and January to be considered for the following fiscal year
- LOIs are evaluated, rated, and ranked for inclusion on priority list in the State Revolving Fund IUP
- The priority list is then further refined based on readiness to proceed to create the final fundable list
- The IUPs for both programs are finalized after a public comment period, typically in May
- Applicants with projects on the IUP fundable range are then invited to apply for financing shortly after IUPs are approved
- A loan may be offered after a review of the application and satisfaction that all environmental and legal requirements have been met
Illinois
Application Process and Informatio
- Applicants must first be included in Illinois’s Intended Funding List (IFL) to qualify for SRF financing. To be eligible for inclusion in the IFL:
- Project planning should be approved by the Illinois EPA (the Agency) on or before March 31st for the upcoming state FY (which runs from July 1st to June 30th)
- A Funding Nomination Form (FNF) and approved Project Plan must be submitted on or before March 31st for the upcoming state FY (this form qualifies applicants to be included in the upcoming FY’s PPL and IUP)
- All projects that submit an FNF by March 31st of the prior FY will be added to the PPL, but only projects with approved planning and a construction start date on or before March 31st of the project FY will be scored and considered for the IFL
- Once a project is on the IFL, formal loan applications should be completed and loan agreements should be finalized finalized
- Project construction can also begin once the IFL is announced
- The IFL period runs from July 1st to December 31st, during this period:
- IUPs are submitted by Illinois EPA to the USEPA before the start of the FY
- IFL projects have money held for them for the first half of the FY (until December 31st) if they remain on schedule
- The Bypass period runs from January 1st to June 30th, during this period:
- The Agency begins to evaluate which IFL projects will be bypassed due to the projects not adhering to their schedule or making progress to meet SRF requirements
- Unused funds become available for projects that are ready to proceed
- Bid advertisements should be completed by April 15th
- Final bid packages should be submitted for review by June 15th
The CWSRF Loans page and the DWSRF Loans page have more detailed information about the full process
Indiana
Application Process and Information
- Submit SRF Application, Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), and Asset Management Program (AMP) Certification by April 1st to be ranked on the upcoming State Fiscal Year (SFY) PPL to [email protected]
- All forms and additional guidance can be found on the Applications Guidance and Documents page
- Once project is scored and placed on the PPL:
- Project ranking and initial funding options are reviewed and communicated
- The PER is reviewed for SRF eligibility and NEPA compliance, and comment letter(s) are issued
- The PER Approval Letter will also be issued once comment letter(s) have been responded to
- Loan closing is then tentatively scheduled for the mutually selected SFY Quarter
- Applicants will commit to a closing schedule and coordinate with engineer on design and bidding schedule
- The Pre-Closing Deliverable Schedule will be announced to formally schedule Loan Closing
- Applicants will then need to submit the following documents for SRF review for consistency with approved project and compliance with SRF requirements:
- Obtain Indian Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Construction Permit/Notification
- Submit Front-End Documentation Certification to SRF at [email protected]
- Acquire all land rights for SRF-funded project
- At this point, applicants will need to pass necessary rate increases and bond ordinances (and co-funding should be obtained at this point, as applicable), as well as submit Engineering Agreements to SRF at [email protected]
- Once the necessary Engineering Agreements are received, the Professional Services Agreement Approval Letter will be issued
- The Bidding process will then commence and a Post-Bid Submittal should be sent to [email protected]
- At this time, applicants should also submit Financial Due Diligence and closing disbursements for review
- The Contract Award Approval Letter will then be issued
- Applicants will complete pre-closing and closing activities for their Financial Package in coordination with their SRF contacts. During this time, applicants will:
- Award construction contract(s)
- Submit construction contract documents to [email protected] for compliance review
- Submit disbursement requests to [email protected] for eligibility review and approval
- Submit Change Orders to [email protected] and PER Addenda to [email protected] as needed
- Submit contract close out documents prior to final construction disbursement for compliance review
Application Process and Information
- Prior to construction applications, a Planning and Design Loan can be used to identify a project’s scope, develop a facility plan, and develop a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER)
- Applicants can contact the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) SRF Coordinator to schedule a project initiation meeting with the DNR project managers
- To be eligible for SRF funding, applicants must first submit an IUP application along with a facility plan for the project to be added to the project priority list of the CWSRF IUP
- CWSRF IUP Application
- DWSRF IUP Application
- The state develops its IUP annually, and updates it quarterly
- There are 4 deadlines throughout the year to submit an IUP application, they usually occur on the first Monday of the following months:
- March
- June
- September
- December (upcoming deadline is December 1, 2025)
- The Iowa SRF Agency will then conduct technical and environmental reviews, after which, project bidding will commence
- After the project has been designed and is ready for construction financing, an SRF Construction Loan application is submitted by the applicant
- Loan distribution and closeout is the final step of the application process
More information about the application processes can be found on the respective CWSRF and DWSRF program pages
Kansas
Application Process and Information
- To be eligible for an SRF loan, applicants must first submit a pre-application form to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Bureau of Water to receive consideration for inclusion on the PPL found in the corresponding program’s IUP
- All drinking water funding programs require the municipality to adopt and implement a Water Conservation Plan consistent with guidelines developed by the Kansas Water Office
Additional information and forms can be found on the Applications page
Kentucky
Application Process and Information
- To be considered eligible to receive a CWSRF or DWSRF loan, a project must first be identified on Kentucky’s annual IUP/PPL for the state fiscal year in which the project will receive a binding commitment
- The upcoming call for projects has not yet been issued, but should be posted soon according to previous years (previously, they have been open From September to December)
- Projects are not accepted after the call for projects is closed.
Application Process and Information
CWSRF
- In order to be eligible for CWSRF funding, applicants must first submit a CWSRF Pre-application RF100 Form and an Intent to File Application Form (instructions) to be included on the CWSRF PPL
- Once pre-application documents have been accepted, the project will remain on the PPL until funded, as long as progress continues to be made toward funding
- The PPL is presented at a Public Hearing and then submitted to the USEPA each year as part of the IUP
- No deadline is listed
- More information on the application process can be found on the CWSRF Application page
DWSRF (DWLRF)
- To obtain DWLRF funding, applicants must submit a DWLRF Loan Application Package for review and acceptance to be included on the Comprehensive Priority List, the application package includes:
- DWLRF Loan Application Form 100A (for first-time applicants);
- A Letter of Intent;
- A Resolution (for first-time applicants);
- Louisiana DWRLF Project Priority Worksheet;
- The Water System’s most recent financial statement or audit report; and
- If submitting a “Consolidation Initiative ” project application, the following must be addressed:
- A Resolution from both parties regarding the proposed consolidation (submitted with the applications);
- A Buy/Sell Agreement (submitted prior to loan closing); and
- Provide a “Priority Criteria Worksheet” for all water systems involved.
- As part of this application process, a Louisiana Water/Wastewater Joint Funding Committee (LWWJFC) Intent to File Application Form (instructions) must also be submitted
- The LWWJFC reviews these applications monthly
- After the Intent to File and Application Package has been submitted, in order to be included on the Fundable List, a subset of the Comprehensive Priority List that includes the projects that have the highest priority ranking and which show a readiness to proceed (by completing all the loan pre-closing requirements), applicants must submit the following:
- An Engineering Contract
- A Business Plan (must be completed and accepted prior to acceptance of the System Improvement Plan)
- At the same time, Public Entities must seek approval of the loan amount from the State Bond Commission
- A System Improvement Plan (with environmental impacts)
- Plans and Specifications
- All eligible projects will be published in the annual DWLRF IUP (which will include the Comprehensive Priority List and the Fundable List), the projects that are included on the Fundable List will be given 12 months to complete the remainder of the loan process
- No deadline is listed
More information can be found on the DWLRF Financial page and the DWRLF Loan Program page, or using the DWLRF Timeline and Program Submittal Summary
Application Process and Information
CWSRF
- The State notifies eligible recipients when the window opens to submit projects and be considered for CWSRF funding
- Notification of the State’s base CWSRF 2025 allotment has not yet been received, but the deadline for project submissions was April 18th, 2025.
- While the upcoming funding cycle is not yet posted, applicants can review the 2025 applications to prepare for the next cycle:
- The Information Request Form for Wastewater Infrastructure Projects (2025 CWSRF Application 1) is for applicants requesting funding for wastewater infrastructure projects.
- The Information Request for Standalone FSPs & CAPs (2025 CWSRF Application 2) is for applicants that are not requesting funding for a wastewater infrastructure project but are interested in FSP and/or CAP funding.
- The Information Request for Standalone SW/NPS Management (2025 CWSRF Application 3) is for planning studies.
DWSRF
- A request for applications is sent out during the summer of each year for projects that will be completed during the following year
- Applicants will then complete the Application Form for Reporting DWSRF Eligible Projects and return it by the date required
- The project application will be scored and ranked using a process specified in the DWSRF IUP to create a list of Primary and Backup Projects
- Primary Projects are approved for funding and funding will be available for them
- Backup Projects are funded as Primary Projects decline funding or funding is withheld due to lack of project progress
- A Notice of Award will be provided for each project that has been approved for funding
- Awarded projects will be provided with a limited time to either accept or refuse the loan offer
- Approval and final terms of the loan will be determined by the Maine Municipal Bond Bank (MMBB) following the submittal of the MMBB Loan Application.
- The deadline for the previous cycle was October 10, 2025
For more details on the full process, use the DWSRF Project Guide
Application Process and Information
Applications for both programs are accepted annually December through January
Massachusetts
Application Process and Information
- To be considered for SRF financing, applicants must complete a CWSRF or DWSRF Project Evaluation Form (PEF) during the annual project solicitation period, which is typically May through July
- Project applications will be evaluated and ranked using an established rating system which assigns points based on various criteria
- The projects recommended to receive SRF financial assistance are published in the Draft IUP, typically in December
- Following a 30-day public comment period and public hearing, the IUP is finalized and published
- Applicants must also secure local borrowing authorization of the total cost of the project by June 30th of the IUP year, and submit a project financial assistance application with buildable plans and specifications by mid-October of the same year
- Once approved and SRF financial assistance commitments are made, the applicant has 6 months to initiate the project
- Applications are reviewed by State engineers to ensure the applicant has developed a suitable project plan to address the problem described in the PEF
- Construction and Non-Construction will undergo different processes
- Bid documents are also reviewed by a State engineer before publishing to approve language, SRF requirements, and costs
- Once approved, the applicant can advertise the local bid
- Once a bid is chosen, a copy of the executed construction contract is submitted to the State where project regulatory agreement (PRA) is developed, committing to the loan amount, the rate, and the term.
- The PRA is included in the loan agreement
More detailed information of the SRF application process and relevant application documents and forms can be found on the website
Application Process and Information
- All applicants seeking SRF funding must submit an Intent to Apply Form by November 1st, 2025
- This deadline is for projects that are seeking funding in FY 2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027)
- Applicants must complete a separate form for CWSRF and DWSRF, if applying for both.
- The Overburdened Determination Survey will then take place
- For CWSRF, the deadline is May 1st
- For DWSRF, the deadline is June 1st
- Final Project Planning Documents must then be submitted for each project/program
- CWSRF Final Project Planning Documents are due May 1st
- DWSRF Final Project Planning Documents are due June 1st
All SRF Forms and Guidance are included on the website
Application Process and Information
- In order to be considered for any kind of SRF funding, applicants must first submit projects to be listed on the appropriate annual CWSRF PPL or DWSRF PPL
- Requests for placement on the CWSRF PPL are typically due at the beginning of March
- For FY26, the deadline was March 7, 2025
- For FY27, the deadline is March 6, 2026
- For FY28, the deadline is March 5, 2027
- For CWSRF projects, wastewater facility plans or stormwater project plans are also due at these times to ensure priority review
- Requests for placement on the DWSRF PPL are typically due at the beginning of May
- For FY26, the deadline was May 2, 2025
- For FY27, the deadline is May 1, 2026
- For FY28, the deadline is May 7, 2027
- Applicants must then also submit projects to be listed on the appropriate IUP, which is the same for both programs
- Requests for placement on the IUP are typically due at the beginning of June
- For FY26, the deadline was June 6, 2025
- For FY27, the deadline is June 4, 2026
- For FY28, the deadline is June 4, 2027
- For CWSRF projects, the preliminary approval of wastewater facilities and stormwater project plans for the IUP will occur on June 30th
Other important dates for the DWSRF program can be found on the DWSRF General Information page
Application Process and Information
CWSRF:
- For the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund (Mississippi’s name for CWSRF), applicants must:
- Hire a consulting engineer registered in Mississippi
- Arrange a pre-planning conference with MDEQ staff
- Submit a “Ranking Request Form” to start the process for inclusion on the state’s Project Priority List.
- The deadline to submit a request ranking on the state’s Project Priority List was April 15, 2025.
DWSRF:
- Applicants must submit a “Ranking Request Form” to start the process for inclusion on the state’s Project Priority List.
- The deadline to submit a request ranking on the state’s Project Priority List was May 15, 2025.
Application Process and Information
- Loan applications for both programs are accepted throughout the year
- Only the applications received or postmarked by March 1 are considered during the current year’s loan cycle.
- Applicants must submit their completed application and documentation of an acceptable debt instrument by email (preferred) to [email protected] or mail to the department’s Financial Assistance Center.
- The department ranks project applications based on readiness to process, using a priority point system.
- Once ranked, eligible projects are listed in the next fiscal year’s Intended Use Plan.
Montana
Application Process and Information
This process is annual and begins in the Spring to identify projects which may need SRF funding in the upcoming year.
WPCSRF
- To be placed on the Project Priority List, applicants must submit the WPCSRF Survey Form
DWSRF
- To be placed on the Project Priority List, applicants must submit the DWSRF Survey Form.
Application Process and Information
- The first step for both programs is to contact the State Revolving Fund by calling (402) 471-4200 where the staff will guide you through the planning process.
- To be included in the state’s Intended Use Plan, applicants must complete and submit the Combined Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF Needs Survey to the state.
- The survey is mailed to communities in the fall and is due by January 15th.
- Communities must comply with planning requirements and have an engineer’s report prepared by a professional engineer.
Application Process and Information
CWSRF:
- Interested applicants should submit pre-applications through Nevada Infrastructure Financial System (NIFS) to have their project placed on the Project Priority List (PPL)
- Once on the PPL, applicants must complete a more elaborate application form to be accompanied by required documentation.
DWSRF:
- Interested applicants should submit pre-applications through Nevada Infrastructure Financial System (NIFS).
Once on the PPL, applicants must complete a more elaborate application form to be accompanied by required documentation.
Application Process and Information
- The first step is a pre-application submitted annually (typically in the spring) for ranking on the priority list, which is included in the Intended Use Plan.
- After ranking and inclusion on the list, the applicant is invited to submit a final loan application with full documentation.
Application Process and Information
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but the timeline for the program in 2026 will be as follows:
- January 2026: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection starts review of submissions.
- Spring 2026: loan issuance for approved projects begins.
- June 30, 2026: all funding allocated.
New Mexico
Application Process and Information
- The first step in the process is to submit a project to be listed on the Intended Use Plan (CWSRF; DWSRF).
- The state accepts new project listings on a continuous basis but the deadline to be listed in either program’s Intended Use Plans (IUP) is typically late May.
- An approvable engineering report and construction schedule are necessary for inclusion in the Annual List of IUP.
Application Process and Information
Both programs operate two funding cycles per year, typically in March and September.
Application Process and Information
CWSRF:
- Began accepting questionnaires for projects to be included on the 2026 Intended Use Plan (IUP) on September 3, 2025.
- Questionnaires are due by October 31, 2025.
DWSRF:
- Has not yet posted information about 2026 IUP deadlines.
Application Process and Information
CWSRF:
The nomination period for the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (Ohio’s CWSRF program) is August 1-31.
DWSRF:
The nomination period for the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account is February 1-March 1.
Application Process and Information
CWSRF:
- The first step is to complete the Project Priority List (PPL) application.
- Once on the PPL, applicants must complete a more elaborate application form to be accompanied by required documentation.
- Applications are reviewed and scored by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to determine project eligibility and ranking.
- While 2026 dates have not yet been added to the website, prior guidance indicates that the application period for submitting the full application and relevant documentation for the upcoming fiscal year was early February to mid-March.
DWSRF:
- The first step is to request placement on the Project Priority List by contacting the DWSRF office (405-702-8104 or [email protected]) or submitting a “request for placement” letter.
- A sample/example request placement letter can be found here.
- Once listed, the applicant completes a more elaborate application to be accompanied by required documentation.
- The website does not list deadlines.
Application Process and Information
CWSRF:
- The first step is to submit a Loan Information Request Form.
- State staff will respond to set up an initial conversation about a loan application; the state recommends that applicants contact their regional project officer early to get assistance in developing their application.
- The 2025 CWSRF application deadlines are:
- April 11, 2025
- August 8, 2025
- December 12, 2025
- Applications for all project types can be found here.
DWSRF:
- All water systems interested in applying for funding must first submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) to [email protected].
- It is highly recommended that prospective applicants consult with a Business Oregon Regional Development Officer prior to submitting an LOI.
- LOIs are accepted at any time but the review deadline occurs annually on February 15.
Pennsylvania
Application Process and Information
- The PENNVEST Board of Directors meets quarterly to determine whether to add projects to the state’s priority list. The deadlines for applications for upcoming board meetings are as follows:
- Apply by May 7, 2025 for the July 16, 2025 board meeting
- Apply by July 30, 2025, for the October 15, 2025 board meeting
- Apply by October 29, 2025 for the January 21, 2026 board meeting
- Apply by February 4, 2026 for the April 15, 2026 board meeting
Application planning documents, template resources, and specific guidelines can be found here.
Application Process and Information
CWSRF:
- The first step is to get on the state’s Project Priority List (PPL).
- Projects for the PPL are solicited once a year starting in February through March for a 4-week window.
- To apply for a loan, the project must be listed on the PPL.
- Next, the applicant must obtain a Certificate of Approval from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and submit a loan application with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank.
- Related forms and additional information can be found on their website.
DWSRF:
- The first step is submitting a Project Priority List (PPL) application, which is followed by a full loan application; both forms can be found on their website.
- In 2025, PPL applications were released in mid-February and due by March 21, 2025.
South Carolina
Application Process and Information
- The first step for both programs is to submit a project questionnaire; this may be submitted at any time.
- After submission, the applicant should contact the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (DES) to determine the financial qualifications required for assistance.
- If it is determined that an applicant is eligible to apply for a loan and their project is deemed ready to proceed, they can be included in the Intended Use Plan which is published annually.
- Loan applications may be submitted between October 1 and July 31.
Application Process and Information
- Before applying, projects must be included in the State Water Plan.
- The project/activity must be identified and included as a potential project in the Intended Use Plan (IUP)
- Applications for both programs must be postmarked or received on or before the first day of January, April, July, or October.
- The department will present applications to the board after they complete the required technical review and financial analysis.
- The department will notify applicants of the date for the board meeting at which applications will be considered.
Tennessee
Application Process and Information
- The state solicits requests for projects for both programs at the beginning of each calendar year.
- Applicants can submit a questionnaire to have a project reviewed for potential placement on the Priority Ranking List (PRL).
- Projects must be on the PRL to be eligible to receive financial assistance.
- The application for financing for those ranked high enough on the Intended Use Plan typically opens up in August and the award notices are sent out in the fall.
Application Process and Information
- Solicitations open in December of every year and close in March of the following year.
- While applicants may submit a Project Information Form (PIF) for funding for either program at any time, projects will not be included in the initial project priority list if it is not submitted by the solicitation deadline.
- The project information forms are reviewed and rated and then used to create the Intended Use Plan.
- Projects that meet the funding threshold are invited to apply for funding in the fall.
Invited applications must be submitted through the OLA system or via email as a PDF document
Application Process and Information
CWSRF: The funding schedule occurs in two rounds unless all fiscal year funds are obligated in the first round. The first round timeline is:
- June 30: Applications Deadline
- July 31: Publish Project Priority List (PPL)
- August Water Quality Board Meeting: Project Introductions to Water Quality Board
- October Water Quality Board Meeting: Project Authorizations
The second round timeline is:
- December 31: Application Deadline
- January 31: Publish PPL
- February Water Quality Board Meeting: Project Introductions to Water Quality Board
- Mid-March: Finance Committee Meets
- April Water Quality Board Meeting: Project Authorizations
DWSRF: To initiate the process, download and fill out an application form.
- Applications can be submitted throughout the year and considered at upcoming Drinking Water Board (DWB) meetings.
- Application Cut-Off Dates:
- January 7, 2025
- April 22, 2025
- July 8, 2025
- August 12, 2025
- September 30, 2025
- November 18, 2025
- 2025 DWB meetings:
- February 27, 2025
- June 10, 2025
- August 27, 2025
- October 1, 2025
- November 18, 2025
- January 6, 2026
Vermont
Application Process and Information
- Each SRF program creates an annual Priority List and Intended Use Plan.
- The Priority List applications for both CWSRF and DWSRF can be found on the website.
- CWSRF maintains a single priority list at any given time and the priority list is replaced annually.
- When funds are available, applicants who are high enough on the Priority List, will be asked to fill out a more detailed loan application.
- Loan applications for both programs are submitted via ANR Online
- The SRF project development process is broken into three major steps:
Application Process and Information
CWSRF: The application process is as follows:
- Submit applications to Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
- Accepted annually (July)
- Projects prioritized by DEQ
- State Water Control Board (SWCB) adopts funding list (September)
- Public Meeting (November)
- SWCB authorizes loan amounts and rates (December)
DWSRF: The application deadline depends on the type of funding and method of delivery.
- Construction: May 2nd
- Lead Elimination Assistance Program (LSL): May 2nd
- Planning & Design: Applications may be submitted year-round.
Further details on project eligibility and submission instructions can be found in the 2025 Planning & Design Fund FAQ
Application Process and Information
CWSRF: The application period in 2025 was late July-early September.
DWSRF: In 2025, there were 2 application deadlines: April 30th and November 30th.
Application Process and Information
- Communities that are recommended by the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council to seek financing from the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds program will be contacted by one of the program’s financial managers.
- A meeting may be scheduled to advise the community’s leaders about the overall program requirements and the process for obtaining Clean Water or Drinking Water State Revolving Funds loans.
Wisconsin
Application Process and Information
- Identify and define the wastewater treatment or drinking water “problem” that needs to be corrected or prevented.
- This process generally involves a joint effort of the municipality, a consulting engineer, and a regional Department of Natural Resources engineer.
- Submit a pre-application by October 31
- A notice of Intent to Apply (ITA) and Priority Evaluation & Ranking Formula (PERF) must be submitted online for each project for which you will be seeking a loan.
- Eligible projects will be placed on the corresponding program’s Project Priority List in priority score order.
- Once a project is on the Project Priority List, it is eligible for funding for that state fiscal year.
- A financial assistance application must be submitted online for each project for which you will be seeking a loan.
- Deadlines to submit complete applications if competing for principal forgiveness for the upcoming SFY funding cycle
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP): June 30th
- Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP): September 30th
- Applications submitted after September 30th may still receive a loan and be considered for Energy Efficiency Priority PF if funding is available.
Wyoming
Application Process and Information
- To be eligible for funding, a project must be listed in the Intended Use Plan (IUP).
- Note that there are separate IUPs for CWSRF and DWSRF; both cover the state fiscal year (July-June) and are updated once annually.
- Requests to update the IUP can be submitted online, typically during the month of February each year.
- No deadline listed