5 Winning Strategies for Cities to Access Financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
August 8, 2023

The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) is a financing tool that supports a variety of water quality protection projects, including construction of and upgrades to wastewater treatment plants, stormwater management, and energy efficiency. Funding generally takes the form of low-interest loans that cities can access through their state—but the Bipartisan Infrastructure (BIL) made important changes. Specifically, roughly half of the CWSRF funding through BIL is in forgivable loans and grants for disadvantaged communities, making it more affordable than ever to implement meaningful water projects. 

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Investing in Safe Streets and Roads for All

Use these resources to submit a high-quality, competitive grant application for the 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. Resources include a grant program overview, summary of what is new in the 2025 grant program, instructions for application submission, budget guidance, a case story on how Tampa has successfully invested their funding, and tools to strengthen core components of your grant application.

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