Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) – Construction Grant

The Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) promotes the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment or offset fresh water supplies in California. Eligible projects include construction of recycled water treatment facilities, storage facilities, pumping facilities, groundwater recharge facilities, and recycled water distribution systems. The grant will be established as 35 percent of the reasonable, estimated construction cost for the project up to the maximum established by the State Water Board. • Eligible applicants include nonprofit, public agency, tribal government, and private, investor-owned utilities. • A 50-percent local cost share is required for projects funded by Proposition 1 or Proposition 68 funds. • The grant funding will be delivered through reimbursements. • The period of performance is 3 years. • The total estimated available funding is $5,000,000, with an estimated amount per award of $250,000 to $5,000,000.