Financial Assistance Programs - Grants and Loans

STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN PROGRAM

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act or CWA), as amended in 1987, provides for establishment of a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program. The program is funded by federal grants, State funds, and Revenue Bonds. The purpose of the SRF loan program is to implement the CWA and various State laws by providing financial assistance for the construction of facilities or implementation of measures necessary to address water quality problems and to prevent pollution of the waters of the State.

The SRF Loan Program provides low-interest loan funding for construction of publicly-owned wastewater treatment facilities, local sewers, sewer interceptors, water reclamation facilities, as well as, expanded use projects such as implementation of nonpoint source (NPS) projects or programs, development and implementation of estuary Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plans, and storm water treatment.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  If you would like to receive information about this program by email, please subscribe online to our mailing list, "Clean Water State Revolving Fund".

• New ! 2008/2009 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Priority List Clerical Comment Period
  The Division of Financial Assistance is updating the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan Program Project Priority List (PPL) for State Fiscal Year 2008/2009. This year CWSRF is utilizing the Financial Assistance Application Tool (FAAST) to accept all applications for additions, deletions, and changes to the PPL. Even if your agency’s project is already listed on the adopted 2007-2008 CWSRF PPL, it is imperative that you log into FAAST to update your information.
  

The initial application period for the 2008/2009 CWSRF PPL has closed. The 2008-2009 CWSRF Preliminary PPL is now available for clerical comments on additions, deletions, and corrections, and the FAAST applications have opened again. The Clerical Comment Period and the FAAST applications will close on May 26^th, 2008. An Updated Preliminary PPL will be available for comments on policy issues in June 2008. The Final 2008-2009 PPL will be considered by the State Water Board in July 2008. For more information on the schedule, please see the complete 2008-2009 CWSRF PPL updated adoption schedule.

For applicants with projects on the 2008-2009 CWSRF Preliminary PPL, who have not accessed and submitted their project information in FAAST, please select Instructions for Existing Projects and follow the directions to update your project for the 2008/2009 CWSRF PPL.

For applicants with new projects NOT on the 2008-2009 CWSRF Preliminary PPL, please select Instructions for New Projects and follow the directions to add your project to the 2008/2009 CWSRF PPL.

• New ! California Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC) Funding Fairs
  The CFCC Funding Fairs provide opportunities to obtain information about currently available infrastructure grant, loan and bond financing programs and options. Each attendee will receive copies of all slide presentations and additional useful infrastructure financing material. The Funding Fairs also provide an opportunity for attendees to speak directly with program staff about specific projects and issues affecting their community.

• AB1742
  The bill authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to assess a specified annual charge with regard to a loan made under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program. (12/24/07)
  
  
• State Revolving Fund 2006-07 Annual Report
  
  
• 2008/2009 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Priority List Clerical Comment Period (5/2/08)
  The Division of Financial Assistance is updating the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan Program Project Priority List (PPL) for State Fiscal Year 2008/2009. This year CWSRF is utilizing the Financial Assistance Application Tool (FAAST) to accept all applications for additions, deletions, and changes to the PPL. Even if your agency’s project is already listed on the adopted 2007-2008 CWSRF PPL, it is imperative that you log into FAAST to update your information.

The initial application period for the 2008/2009 CWSRF PPL has closed. The 2008-2009 CWSRF Preliminary PPL is now available for clerical comments on additions, deletions, and corrections, and the FAAST applications have opened again. The Clerical Comment Period and the FAAST applications will close on May 16^th, 2008. An Updated Preliminary PPL will be available for comments on policy issues in June 2008. The Final 2008-2009 PPL will be considered by the State Water Board in July 2008. For more information on the schedule, please see the complete 2008-2009 CWSRF PPL updated adoption schedule.

For applicants with projects on the 2008-2009 CWSRF Preliminary PPL, who have not accessed and submitted their project information in FAAST, please select Instructions for Existing Projects and follow the directions to update your project for the 2008/2009 CWSRF PPL.

For applicants with new projects NOT on the 2008-2009 CWSRF Preliminary PPL, please select Instructions for New Projects and follow the directions to add your project to the 2008/2009 CWSRF PPL.

• SRF Policy Amendment Public Notice - Wastewater Treatment Facilities  (5/1/07)
  The State Water Resources Control Board is considering an amendment to the Policy for Implementing the State Revolving Fund for Construction of Wastewater Treatment Facilities. The Division of Financial Assistance is seeking public comments on the proposed amendment. The amendment will be considered for adoption by the State Water Board at the July 17, 2007 Board Meeting. Written comments are due by Noon on May 30th, but should be submitted as early as possible to allow for thorough staff analysis.

FUNDING INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

Christopher Stevens, Chief
Project Development Section 3
(916) 341-5698
cstevens@waterboards.ca.gov

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• Clean Watersheds Needs Survey 2004 Report to Congress
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Press Releases Pertaining to Water
• Construction Requirements Boilerplate - word format | pdf format
• Environmental Review Process Guidelines
• Fact Sheets:
  • CEQA
  • CEQA – PLUS
• Financing Alternative Comparison Tool (FACT)
  The FACT is a financial analysis tool that helps identify the most cost effective method to fund a wastewater management project. This tool produces a comprehensive analysis that compares various financing options for a project by incorporating financing, regulatory, and other important costs.
• Forms
• Other Links - An index to useful web sites needed by agencies to utilize the SRF Loan Program or for informational purposes.
  
• Policy
  • Policy for Implementing the State Revolving Fund for Construction of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
  • Strategy for Implementing State Revolving Fund for Expanded Use Projects
• Priority List (adopted 2006/07)
• Public Notice, Public Comments and Response and Comment Letters - related to recent amendments to the SRF Loan Policy. The public comment period was closed May 30, 2007. The amended SRF Policy (State Water Board Resolution No. 2007-0044) revises the penalty provisions related to Performance Certification Reports and waives the penalties assessed under the existing SRF Policy on the ten projects for late submittal of Performance Certification Reports or Corrective Action Plan Reports.
• U.S. EPA's Guidebook to Help Water Utilities Improve Energy Management - U.S. EPA and its water and wastewater partners are learning more and doing more to confront serious challenges related to rising energy costs. A new guidance, Ensuring a Sustainable Future: An Energy Management Guidebook for Wastewater and Water Utilities, will help utilities systematically assess their current energy costs and practices, set measurable performance improvement goals, and monitor and measure their progress over time.
• Wastewater User Charge Survey Reports
  
  
  

FUNDED PROJECTS

• Clean Water State Revolving Fund Annual Reports>
  • 2006/2007 (1.8 MB)
  • 2005/2006 (6.0 MB)
  • 2004/2005 (7.3 MB)
  • 2003/2004 (7.1 MB)
• Clean Water State Revolving Program Intended Use Plans
  • 2004/2005
  • 2005/2006
  • 2006/2007
    

( updated 5/7/08 )